While “Powder” has its moments of intrigue and emotionality, it ultimately succumbs to a formulaic narrative and overt sentimentality, leaving a residue that’s more chalky than charming.

Color Out of Space is a trippy, unsettling dive into cosmic horror, where neon nightmares, Nicolas Cage, and some very unfortunate alpacas come together for a Lovecraftian acid trip you won’t soon forget.

Oblivion is a visually stunning sci-fi spectacle that teases deep themes but ends up more style than substance—a sleek, post-apocalyptic journey that’s as pretty as it is hollow.

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