The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Another surprise of the year, especially with all the dire warnings from critics that this was going to be godawful. It’s not even close. I didn’t just like the film - I loved it! But there’s a catch.
Resident Evil (Netflix series)
Unlike the film franchises, this one has a team who actually knows how to make a proper show. The story’s a lot more sophisticated, the performances are top notch from most of the cast, particularly Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska and the two young actors Tamara Smart and Siena Agudong.