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Beyond Two Souls is an action-adventure game that struggles with its mechanics, particularly during action sequences. The interface is mostly confusing, with unclear prompts that lead to frustration during wuick-time events, which are central to the gameplay.

The narrative is ambitious but often illogical. Jodie's superpowers, facilitated by a spirit called Aiden, are inconsistently applied throughout the story. This inconsistency often makes the plot feel disjointed and unpredictable in a way that doesn't serve the narrative well. The game's attempt to explore complex themes like government corruption and personal trauma are good themes, but these elements are overshadowed by less compelling story arcs. The main good thing in the game's narrative is the portrayal of the CIA as a corrupt and evil organization, which aligns well with the real world.

Importantly, some parts of the game are simple mundane chores, such as cleaning the house or cooking, which makes the experience dull instead of an engaging adventure. These sections completely lack the excitement and tension that other chapters provide, leading to uneven pacing.

While Beyond Two Souls has its good moments, it is marred by poor gameplay mechanics and inconsistent narrative elements that unfortunately ruins the game.

The Invisible Guest is a masterfully crafted crime thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Directed by Oriol Paulo, the film begins with a seemingly straightforward crime but gradually reveals layers of complexity as the narrative unfolds. The gaps in the initial story are eventually filled, altering the perception of the crime until the final, shocking truth is unveiled. The story oscillates nicely between past events and present revelations, and this dual narrative structure enhances the suspense, making it difficult for the viewer to predict the outcome, again and again unpacking twists that challenges the viewer's assumptions at every turn, contributing to a thrilling rollercoaster experience that keeps the viewer guessing until the very end. There is great acting from Mario Casas who delivers a compelling performance as Adrián, supported by Ana Wagener's portrayal of Virginia Goodman. Their dynamic dialogs drive the film forward, while the soundtrack intensifies the film's tension. Overall, the Invisible Guest is a captivating thriller with strong performances and a cleverly woven plot. It's a must-watch for fans of mystery and intrigue.

This film explores the journey of a former superhero actor, played by Michael Keaton, as he attempts to reinvent himself and gain recognition beyond his iconic role as Birdman. The casting of Keaton, known for his acting as Batman, adds a meta-layer to the character's struggle. While the movie casts very good actors and nice camera work, the script is incredible pretentious and lacks coherent storytelling. Certain subplots, such as Mike's relationship with Sam, is disconnected from the main narrative and fail to contribute meaningfully to the overall story. Furthermore, the film attempts to critique the public's preference for simple entertainment (superhero movies) over "high art", but while making such moralistic claims, the movie creators simultaneously throw in a random lesbian scene with no purpose whatsoever, except for, presumably, normalizing homosexuality. In all, it is a quite boring movie with long dialogs that, while aiming for profundity, often falls short, lacking the depth necessary to provoke genuine intellectual engagement.