Blog

This article contains major spoilers for Wake Up Dead Man. The Knives Out films are known for their all-star ensembles, each packed with actors who rarely, if ever, share the screen. These ensembles are always playful but skilled, with everyone happy to lean into Rian Johnson’s blend of mystery, satire, and emotional nuance. Performances aside, […]

The post Wake Up Dead Man Cast: Ranking the Knives Out Characters By Scenery Chewing appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

Paul Feig did not love thrillers when he was growing up. In fact, drama itself was verboten to a Detroit kid who loved comedy first and always. Considering he is now a surprise auteur of salacious suburban potboilers like A Simple Favor and this week’s The Housemaid, that might be something of a surprise. But […]

The post The Coppola Deep Cut That Shaped Paul Feig’s New Sydney Sweeney Thriller The Housemaid appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

There are so many epic moments teased in the first trailer for Stranger Things season 5 volume 2. Set after Will’s fist-pumping power grab in episode four, we hear him say that the gang has ultimately failed. Max and Holly continue their journey through Henry Creel’s confusing mindscape. Eleven watches the Upside Down turn downside […]

The post Dustin and Steve Make an Upsetting Vow in the New Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

In the world of Stranger Things, nerds are heroes and bullies are baddies. Anyone who makes fun of Mike, Will, Dustin, and Lucas clearly aligns with Vecna, while even a prep like Steve wins us over by joining with the nerds. Yet, there’s one great exception to that rule, one person who can toss out […]

The post Stranger Things’ Priah Ferguson on Why Everyone Loves (Fears) Erica appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

When most people think of the great directors of the ’80s and ’90s, they’ll probably list names such as David Lynch, Steven Spielberg, and Ridley Scott. These filmmakers all had distinctive styles, so much so that their work could be identified in a single frame. The same could not be said of Rob Reiner. He […]

The post Rob Reiner: One of the Great Directors Who Defied the Myth of Auteurs appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

James Gunn can’t sit online all day and debunk rumors about what is and isn’t going to happen in his rebooted DC Universe, but it seems some chatter is just too annoying to let slide. Recently, there have been unofficial reports that Braniac will be the main villain of Gunn’s Superman follow-up, Man of Tomorrow. […]

The post James Gunn Addresses “Irritating” Superman 2 Rumor appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

Doom is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But how it will come is still something of a mystery. And Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo aren’t helping things. The duo posted a strange image to their instagram with the hashtag #avengersdoomsday, a blurry black and white image with what appears to be a […]

The post It Sounds Like Marvel Is Cooking Up Something Big for Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Release appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so […]

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

With his solo debut Barbarian, Zach Cregger revealed the secrets lurking underneath Michigan homes. For his next film, Cregger will be exploring the dark side of the mitten state’s rival Ohio. Cregger is set to produce Torso, an adaptation of the 1998 indie comic by Brian Michael Bendis and Marc Andreyko. According to The Hollywood […]

The post Zach Cregger Is Bringing a Classic Indie Horror Comic to the Screen appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.

Star Trek has given popular culture some of its most memorable villains: Khan Noonien Singh, Q, and the Borg. With the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, veteran actor Paul Giamatti hopes to extend that run with his character, Nus Braka. As a character of both Klingon and Tellarite descent, Nus Braka allows Giamatti to […]

The post Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – The Strange Klingon Tick Paul Giamatti Brings to His Villain appeared first on Den of Geek.

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima loves cinema. The legendary Japanese game designer, who says his body is 70% made of movies, is known for posting about upcoming releases and his reactions to current ones on social media. Less a critic than an observer, Kojima’s reviews have become required reading, not so much for his comments, but for their perceived depth.

When posting about movies that he really likes, Kojima will happily write a lengthy, thoughtful mini-essay on their themes or visuals. For those he doesn’t care for, a minimal post awaits. Sometimes, this simply means saying he saw a film without elaboration, but he’s been reporting his thoughts online for long enough that the latter has accidentally become shorthand for “movie bad.”

Kojima might prefer not to post negative remarks about other people’s art. That doesn’t change the perception that a post without depth can now come across as passive-aggressive to his fans, bringing a little anguish to those who loved the movie in question or were looking forward to seeing it.

Take the recent Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, which Kojima described as “great”, adding “Within the absurdity of this game, the youths help each other, understand one another, reflect on their past, and come to realize the ‘path’ that stretches toward tomorrow. Dropping out isn’t just the end of one person—it’s passing the baton and entrusting their ‘will’ to the winners. It’s a meta, philosophical film about friendship and growth and also a declaration of war against the adults.”

Now compare that to his famously brief post about the highly anticipated Marvel movie between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame: “Saw Captain Marvel.” Or, there’s his comment about 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: “Went to see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

There are plenty more. He also “saw Madame Web at the theater”, “watched 65 since Adam Driver and the dinosaur are starring”, and “Finally got to see” X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but had no further comments on any of them. Since all those movies were divisive at best and critically panned at worst, Kojima’s short remarks spoke volumes and showed a commitment to the bit for his fans.

However, all this seems like bad news for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in terms of a Kojima stamp of approval. The latest Rian Johnson flick got a dreaded “watched” from Kojima this month, and the reactions were swift.

“I know this means he hated it but for those curious it really was the best one in the Knives Out series so far,” responded one person over on X, while several simply posted “uh oh”, knowing this might be a clear thumbs down from Kojima.

It’s possible that Kojima will have more to say about the movie, which marks a more philosophical shift in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. But for now, fans of Kojima’s movie reviews must learn to live with the possibility that Wake Up Dead Man might have been another Madame Web-level disappointment for him.

The post A Brief History of Hideo Kojima’s Passive-Aggressive Movie Reviews appeared first on Den of Geek.