Want to get better at "Retro Bowl College"? You've come to the right place. To read my previous batch of tips, click here. This time around, I have experience playing in both Major and Minor Conferences, so let's lead with that. Without further ado, here's five more tips that'll make you better at "Retro Bowl... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Post 1,000 Of InReview | Column from the Editor
When you run an entertainment review site for five years, milestone start to pile up. Today, InReview celebrates one more: Its 1,000th post. If you told me in 2018 that the site would have come this far, I wouldn't have believed you. Since our launch that year, we've accumulated over 250,000 page views, with our... Continue Reading →
How Godzilla Minus One’s Oscar Win Is The Perfect Triumph Over Bloated Hollywood Blockbusters | Column from the Editor
Best Visual Effects is usually the category summer blockbusters vie over, with superhero films being particularly overrepresented in the last 20 years despite few wins ("Spider-Man 2" is the only film in that genre to get it in that time period). As such, films nominated in this category usually have budgets exceeding $100 million, with... Continue Reading →
Predictions: Who’s Safe And Who’s Not In “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Season 3? | Column from the Editor
Season 3 is the final chapter to "Star Wars: The Bad Batch." As with any Dave Filoni-created "Star Wars" show, it's reasonable to expect that its close will cause many tears to be shed and possibly the departure of some beloved characters. Here's my predictions on who's safe and who's not this season. You can also watch a... Continue Reading →
Madame Web, No Thank You | Column from the Editor
After the lackluster reviews of "The Marvels," I've reached a point where I'm comfortable saying no to superhero films. So, to Sony's "Madame Web" film that has seen many claim that it's the worst superhero movie of all time, I say no thank you (at least in theaters). Running an independent review website means I get... Continue Reading →
Contrasting “Hazbin Hotel” Season 1 With Its 2019 Pilot | Column from the Editor
After watching and reviewing "Hazbin Hotel" Season 1, I watched its pilot. After my TikTok reviews netted thousands of views in a very short time, it was clear that this show already had an established fanbase and I wanted to see where it originally all came from. The "Hazbin Hotel" pilot was released in 2019... Continue Reading →
Watching “One Piece” For The First Time (Part 9): Dressrosa (Through God Usopp) | Column from the Editor
Two years ago, I started watching “One Piece,” and I started documenting my journey getting through the show on InReview’s TikTok page. You can watch my previous batch of “One Piece” TikToks here. It might have taken months, but I finally got over my burnout form this show. These batch of TikToks run from the Corrida Coliseum tournament... Continue Reading →
Escaping The Pressure To Watch Every Marvel Project | Column from the Editor
As readers of this site might know, InReview has covered almost all of Marvel's post-"Avengers: Endgame" projects, with some notable exceptions: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Werewolf by Night," "The Marvels," and a few shows, including "What If...?" Season 2 and the newly released "Echo." InReview is an independent website that I established to write about things that... Continue Reading →
5 Tips That’ll Make You Better At “Retro Bowl College” | Column from the Editor
After having a decent amount of time with Retro Bowl College, here's some tips that I've found useful. If you're curious about the differences between this game and its predecessor, Retro Bowl, click here. 5. Don't worry about maxing out scholarship funds In order to recruit players, you'll need to award them scholarships at the... Continue Reading →
Dead And Buried: Why E3 Has Been Left Behind | Column From The Editor
E3 was once big. Really big. This was the Black Friday of video game related announcements. Companies far and large reserved their biggest news, hits and likewise for this one convention out of the year. E3's roots date back to the mid 90s, where the convention began to get held yearly out of Los Angeles.... Continue Reading →
Our Most-Read Movie And TV Show Reviews And Columns Of 2023
With 2023 wrapped up, here's our most-read movie and TV show reviews and columns of the year. 5. A Masterful Redemption Tale That Transcends Its Kaiju Roots | “Godzilla Minus One” (2023) Movie Review “Godzilla Minus One” is the antithesis of the modern superhero blockbuster. It’s grounded, it has great characters who are given full and fulfilling... Continue Reading →
Our Most-Read Game Reviews And Columns Of 2023
With 2023 wrapped up, here's our most-read video game reviews and columns of the year. 5. A Product Of Its Time | “Persona 3 Portable Remastered” (2023) Game Review Much like with Persona 4, Persona 3 got the remastering treatment. Like Persona 4, actual changes made to the game are relatively minimal, as it seems Altus... Continue Reading →
Our Most-Read Book Reviews Of 2023
With 2023 officially over, here's our most-read book reviews of the year. 5. A Sprawling Sci-Fi Masterwork In Worldbuilding That Defies Comparison | “The Entire and the Rose” by Kay Kenyon Book Series Review For a tale that nearly defies comparison and stands out as a masterwork of worldbuilding, even in the sixteen years since the... Continue Reading →
InReview Wraps Up 2023 | Column from the Editor
As 2023 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on another year here at InReview. We weathered ups and downs this year. Film critic Alexis Stewart's reviews were unfortunately absent from the site as she has taken a break from writing, but we also gained another writer in the very talented Brandon Hill, who... Continue Reading →
Ridiculous Split Of TV Shows Over Multiple Streaming Platforms Makes Case For Physical Media | Column from the Editor
I recently got caught up to "Doctor Who." In order to do so, I had to binge Series 13 and the 2022 Festive Specials on Max. When I was ready to watch the newest specials from this year, I had to switch over to Disney Plus. And if I was so inclined to watch the... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas from InReview!
With the holiday season upon us, the writers and editors at InReview would like to say happy holidays and merry Christmas! 2023 was another year of growth for us. We welcomed new writer Brandon Hill, who reviews primarily science fiction books and we've seen explosive viewership on TikTok, where we post videos that compliment our... Continue Reading →
What Does The Box Office Bomb Of “The Marvels” Mean For The Marvel Cinematic Universe? | Column from the Editor
Marvel finds itself now at a precarious precipice; what once could be chalked down to a changed pandemic theater landscape, evolving consumer trends and superhero fatigue with some promising signs of recovery has now entered code red with the embarrassing box office bomb that is "The Marvels." As of today, this film that reportedly cost over... Continue Reading →
Defending The Ending To “Attack on Titan” | Column from the Editor
With "Attack on Titan" officially wrapped up, some fans have been irked by a credits scene that depicts its island of Paradis many years after the events of the series. Here's why I think it's fine. Spoilers ahead. https://www.tiktok.com/@inreviewmovies/video/7304388479092313374 After the events of The Rumbling, Mikasa Ackerman buries Eren Yeager's body (or at least his... Continue Reading →
Is Marvel In Trouble? Kind Of | Column from the Editor
With some Phase 4 and Phase 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe films underperforming, Variety has joined the chorus asking: Is Marvel in trouble? Variety's piece focuses on the legal challenges of Phase 5 big bad Kang the conqueror actor Jonathan Majors, who might have to exit the role if he loses his domestic violence court case,... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Biggest Differences Between “Retro Bowl College” And “Retro Bowl” | Column from the Editor
Editor's note: To read our tips for "Retro Bowl College," click here. I've written extensively about New Star Games' mobile game "Retro Bowl" and have just picked up "Retro Bowl College." If you're a longtime player of the first game and want to pick up its sequel, here are the biggest differences you'll notice. We're... Continue Reading →