Watching Robot Dreams was a powerful experience. This 96th Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature stands out for its ability to evoke deep emotional responses through its story of a lonely dog and a mail-order robot becoming friends—all without dialogue. Set in 1980s New York, the film uses adult-oriented animation, immersive music, and a distinctive visual style to show how universal emotions can be expressed without words. This review examines how Robot Dreams succeeds where even major studios sometimes struggle: telling a moving, nuanced story solely through visuals and music.

The Spanish horror series REC reaches its final chapter. REC 4: Apocalipsis concludes reporter Ángela Vidal’s (Manuela Velasco), who has been the main character since the first film. This time, the story moves from an apartment to a military ship at sea, bringing new kinds of horror and despair. The film uses less POV and more traditional camerawork, drawing mixed reactions. Still, its focus on Ángela’s growth and the story’s human element stands out. It’s a must-watch for horror fans and series followers.

Ryan Coogler, best known for Black Panther and Creed, takes on his first major project with a completely original screenplay, not based on real events or existing stories. Sinners is a creative film set in 1932 Mississippi, mixing blues music with vampire horror. The movie has two sides: the first half is a lively musical filled with blues, and the second half shifts into a vampire horror story. Underneath, the film shows deep respect for Black culture and offers a strong critique of white society’s cultural appropriation. It strikes a careful balance between entertainment and meaningful social themes. Those who know the history of African American music and the blues will appreciate it even more.

To get the most out of this film, it’s best to watch it with high-quality sound. The blues music and its emotional depth come through most clearly with good audio equipment.

Jurassic World Rebirth was written by David Koepp, who also wrote the original Jurassic Park, and directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his work on Godzilla and Rogue One. With such a strong team, expectations were high, but the movie turned out to be the weakest in the series.

This film stands out by moving away from the found-footage style of the first two movies, adopting a more traditional approach and adding comedy. The way a beautiful wedding turns into chaos is memorable, especially when the heroine grabs a chainsaw in her wedding dress. While it may not reach the same level of tension or polish as the earlier films, director Paco Plaza’s bold choices are worth noting. Horror fans will still enjoy this as part of the series.

Often called the peak of found-footage horror, this film is made entirely from television footage. With a real TV reporter as the lead, it feels incredibly real, combining careful use of space and nonstop tension to keep you on edge. In just 78 minutes, it covers every modern horror element. It stands out as a top zombie film while also leaving occult mysteries open, letting your imagination fill in the gaps. This is a true masterpiece.