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Jenna Cato Bass Hopes To Remind Us Fear Is Okay In ‘Future Tense’
Jenna Cato Bass Hopes To Remind Us Fear Is Okay In ‘Future Tense’
Ahead of the world premiere of Future Tense at TIFF 2026, we chatted with writer/director Jenna Cato Bass about the ideas central to the film.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Jenna Cato Bass Hopes To Remind Us Fear Is Okay In ‘Future Tense’
‘The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’ Is A Snapshot Of The Series – With Familiar Design
‘The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’ Is A Snapshot Of The Series – With Familiar Design
Owlcat has a lot of expectations on its shoulders, but so far, it looks like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is rising to meet them.
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dlvr.it
September 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM
‘The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’ Is A Snapshot Of The Series – With Familiar Design
REVIEW: ‘A Love Other Than Yours’ Episodes 1-2
REVIEW: ‘A Love Other Than Yours’ Episodes 1-2
A Love Other Than Yours Episode 1-2 explores of the difficulties couples face when their love feels stagnant, and seems promising.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
REVIEW: ‘A Love Other Than Yours’ Episodes 1-2
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Full disclosure: I teared up like twice. Andrew Scott is incredible but the film struggles to come together to be more than strung together moments and montages.
TIFF 2026: ‘Elsinore (2026)’ Features A Titanic Performance from Andrew Scott But Little Else
TIFF 2026: ‘Elsinore (2026)’ Features A Titanic Performance from Andrew Scott But Little Else
Elsinore works best when Andrew Scott is allowed to command the screen as the late actor Ian Charleson as her prepares for his final performance.
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dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Full disclosure: I teared up like twice. Andrew Scott is incredible but the film struggles to come together to be more than strung together moments and montages.
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Honestly this is probably my favorite film I saw at TIFF this year. Just a stunning piece of work.
TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale
TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale
Iron Boy (2026) is a visual marvel and a spectacular and grounded coming-of-age story from filmmaker Louis Clichy.
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dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Honestly this is probably my favorite film I saw at TIFF this year. Just a stunning piece of work.
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I reviewed Batwoman Issue 7 by @gregrucka.com, DaNi, @matthollingsworth.com and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for @butwhytho.net
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Batwoman Issue 7 (2026) Review - But Why Tho?
Batwoman Issue 7 gives Kate Kane a very specific job, as she enters the Bad Seeds crossover with a target on her back and hungry vigilante hunters.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I reviewed Batwoman Issue 7 by @gregrucka.com, DaNi, @matthollingsworth.com and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou for @butwhytho.net
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I reviewed Catwoman Issue 91 by @gronbekk.bsky.social @danilobeyruth.bsky.social @joeprado.bsky.social Patricio Delpeche and Steve Wands for @butwhytho.net
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Nightwing Issue 142 Review - But Why Tho?
Nightwing Issue 142 details ripples and ramifications as the Bad Seeds event spreads beyond the borders of Gotham and into Bludhaven.
butwhytho.net
September 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I reviewed Catwoman Issue 91 by @gronbekk.bsky.social @danilobeyruth.bsky.social @joeprado.bsky.social Patricio Delpeche and Steve Wands for @butwhytho.net
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I was given the opportunity to review this because I saw it early as a mystery movie at @regalmovies.bsky.social. #ForgottenIsland is a phenomenal movie and I will be seeing it again after its official release.
REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure
REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure
Forgotten Island is a rich cultural celebration with an important message about the importance of building memories through relationship.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I was given the opportunity to review this because I saw it early as a mystery movie at @regalmovies.bsky.social. #ForgottenIsland is a phenomenal movie and I will be seeing it again after its official release.
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As the parent of a child who will forever be unable to be mobile without his wheelchair, I've been fighting his whole life for the kind of mobility access the rest of us take for granted. I'm so glad someone brought this important discussion to the big screen.
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
Being Heumann stars a captivating Ruth Madeley in the true story about a group of activists whose tireless efforts paved a new path.
The post TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
As the parent of a child who will forever be unable to be mobile without his wheelchair, I've been fighting his whole life for the kind of mobility access the rest of us take for granted. I'm so glad someone brought this important discussion to the big screen.
REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 35
REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 35
Uncanny X-Men Issue 35 is an exploration of trauma, time and growth, as a brand new and very feral newcomer joins Haven House.
The post REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 35 appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 35
Hands On With ‘World of Warcraft Forever’, The Third WoW Pillar
Hands On With ‘World of Warcraft Forever’, The Third WoW Pillar
WoW Forever isn't World of Warcraft 2, but it is the franchise's new third pillar with slower combat and a new take on classic WoW.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Hands On With ‘World of Warcraft Forever’, The Third WoW Pillar
REVIEW: ‘Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark’ Issue 3
REVIEW: ‘Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark’ Issue 3
Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark Issue 3 provides a blockbuster conclusion to the tie-in, finally pitting Knull and Hela together.
The post REVIEW: ‘Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark’ Issue 3 appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
REVIEW: ‘Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark’ Issue 3
Madden Title Update September 16: Great QBs Don’t Retire At 30 Anymore
Madden Title Update September 16: Great QBs Don’t Retire At 30 Anymore
Madden 27 September Title Update is all about stability, fixing misses, and offering QB changes when it comes to retirement and passing.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Madden Title Update September 16: Great QBs Don’t Retire At 30 Anymore
REVIEW: ‘Queen In Black’ Issue 4
REVIEW: ‘Queen In Black’ Issue 4
Queen in Black Issue 4 is a forceful and frantic penultimate issue, trying to wrap up so many battles at once in the same symbiotic story.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
REVIEW: ‘Queen In Black’ Issue 4
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
Being Heumann stars a captivating Ruth Madeley in the true story about a group of activists whose tireless efforts paved a new path.
The post TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure
REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure
Forgotten Island is a rich cultural celebration with an important message about the importance of building memories through relationship.
The post REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
REVIEW: ‘Forgotten Island’ Is A Memorable And Hilarious Adventure
REVIEW: ‘Batwoman’ Issue 7
REVIEW: ‘Batwoman’ Issue 7
Batwoman Issue 7 gives Kate Kane a very specific job, as she enters the Bad Seeds crossover with a target on her back and hungry vigilante hunters.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
REVIEW: ‘Batwoman’ Issue 7
REVIEW: ‘Nightwing’ Issue 142
REVIEW: ‘Nightwing’ Issue 142
Nightwing Issue 142 details ripples and ramifications as the Bad Seeds event spreads beyond the borders of Gotham and into Bludhaven.
The post REVIEW: ‘Nightwing’ Issue 142 appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
REVIEW: ‘Nightwing’ Issue 142
REVIEW: ‘Catwoman’ Issue 91
REVIEW: ‘Catwoman’ Issue 91
Catwoman Issue 91 is a rapid-fire recon of a dying city, as the Batman: Bad Seeds event starts to kill the citizens of Gotham.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
REVIEW: ‘Catwoman’ Issue 91
REVIEW: ‘Detective Comics’ Issue 1113
REVIEW: ‘Detective Comics’ Issue 1113
Detective Comics Issue 1113 represents the remarkable synergy within the Batman: Bad Seeds crossover, as Batman takes on Vandal Savage.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
REVIEW: ‘Detective Comics’ Issue 1113
REVIEW: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Episode 7 — “ Yes & Baby”
REVIEW: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Episode 7 — “ Yes & Baby”
Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 7 understands everything these women carry into each match and leaves the final episodes to build up to a win.
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dlvr.it
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 AM
REVIEW: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Episode 7 — “ Yes & Baby”
TIFF 2026: ‘Bunker’ (2026) Plays Things Safe Despite Its Onscreen Magnetism
TIFF 2026: ‘Bunker’ (2026) Plays Things Safe Despite Its Onscreen Magnetism
The lure of power couple Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz is undeniable in writer/director Florian Zeller's Bunker (2026).
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dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
TIFF 2026: ‘Bunker’ (2026) Plays Things Safe Despite Its Onscreen Magnetism
TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale
TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale
Iron Boy (2026) is a visual marvel and a spectacular and grounded coming-of-age story from filmmaker Louis Clichy.
The post TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
TIFF 2026: ‘Iron Boy’ Is A Marvelous Coming-of-Age Animated Tale
PRODUCT REVIEW: The HYTE Y50 RGB Is Built For The PC You Have And The One You Want
PRODUCT REVIEW: The HYTE Y50 RGB Is Built For The PC You Have And The One You Want
The HYTE Y50 RGB offers ARGB fans, broad hardware compatibility, cooling support, and plenty of room for upgrades at an affordable price.
The post PRODUCT REVIEW: The HYTE Y50 RGB Is Built For The PC You Have And The One You Want appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
PRODUCT REVIEW: The HYTE Y50 RGB Is Built For The PC You Have And The One You Want
BlizzCon 2026: Everything To Know About ‘World of Warcraft Forever’ From The Deep Dive
BlizzCon 2026: Everything To Know About ‘World of Warcraft Forever’ From The Deep Dive
From Server improvements to class design philosophy, these are the biggest improvements coming to World of Warcraft Forever.
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dlvr.it
September 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
BlizzCon 2026: Everything To Know About ‘World of Warcraft Forever’ From The Deep Dive