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Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, Tristin Mays, Micah Giovanni, Anthony Palermo, Leesa Neidel, Trevor Einhorn, Dylan Mooney, Royce Adkins, David Lautman, Eric Roberts | Written by Jonathan L. Bowen, Scott Reed | Directed by Jonathan L. Bowen

The Comic Shop, starring Jesse Metcalfe and Tristin Mays (MacGyver), is a heartfelt, charming, and joyfully nostalgic journey into the vibrant world of independent comic book culture. From the very first scene, the film radiates a warmth and sincerity that immediately draws you in, whether you’re a longtime comic collector or someone who’s just walked into a comic store for the first time. It’s an absolute gem that celebrates the passion, creativity, and community of comic book lovers in a way that feels both authentic and deeply personal.

Jesse Metcalfe delivers one of his most grounded and endearing performances to date. As the struggling shop owner trying to keep his comic store alive in a rapidly changing world,...

I’m not entirely sure what the message is at the center of Lindsay Gossling’s 13 Minutes. In fact, I’m pretty sure there isn’t one. A line of text runs before the end credits stating how the film honors those who have been affected by extreme weather, but there’s no mention of climate change, what you can do to help, or anything beyond the reality that extreme weather and affected people exist. And that’s how it treats everything across the board. Because despite being a disaster film, Gossling also injects hot button issues like racism, abortion, immigration, disability, and homophobia into its fabric without saying anything of substance about them. She merely acknowledges their existence as something to deal with. A better title might be Both Sides: The Movie.

Because what point is there in setting up these topics if you aren’t going to engage with them?...