The Magic Faraway Tree “Review”

Release date: August 21, 2026 (USA)

Director: Ben Gregor

Producers: Pippa HarrisJane HooksDanny PerkinsNicolas Brown

Running time: 1h 50m

Distributed by: Entertainment Film DistributorsVertical

Almost skipped this but the 83% critic score got me in the seat….glad it did 😀


Depending on the connection you build with this family, I was between a 7.5 and 8. Honestly, the touching and emotional story with its beautiful whimsical vibes got this to an 8 without spoilers.

The worlds and set designs- I can see why they chose the creation team behind Wonka. There’s a specific scene in the trees that created a ha moment 😀 I’d love to have seen more worlds, but maybe that’s for a potential sequel? The story being told was perfect with all that they used.

The land of goodies had my childhood candy store memories hitting hard when penny sweets were a thing :D. Loved that world, remember not to be greedy ;). Either way, the two / three stories being told I loved. For the parents, their children, and for those living in the Magical Faraway Tree.

I could get lost in these worlds and be totally fine with it (Minus 1 :P). There’s a small scene before the crawl, but otherwise, unless you’d like more wine. You don’t need to stick around. Unless it’s to continue being immersed in this feature’s beautiful music. Have fun dancing and jigging along after this beautiful story :D.


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Insidious: Out of the Further “Review”

Release date: August 21, 2026 (USA)

Director: Jacob Chase

Running time: 1h 46m

MPAA rating: PG-13

Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing

2026 is jam packed with horror so let’s keep it going in August with Insidious (6?)..


Horror rarely scares these days anymore. But this entry’s intro has some solid tension and a scene that got me :P. Sadly, the remainder of the movie doesn’t keep that same energy. But there are moments for sure :D.

Out of the further felt like a second phase or saga of the Insidious franchise. Going from the established traveler to now introducing carriers, individuals who were able to bring things to and from the material plane from the further.

The story focuses on a family over a 20-year generational timeline. The intro sets up some rewarding scenes that I appreciated in this latest installment. Some old favorites return; however, it mostly felt like filler.

That’s all dependent on the franchise’s next direction, based on the ending without spoilers. Popped score of 6.5/10. It’s almost good, but that ending could have been epic. Discuss that further in the comments after you’ve experienced this latest edition.


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