After a mixed but promising start with Volume 1, we went into Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 (Episodes 5, 6, and 7) expecting the Duffer Brothers to hit the gas. We are, after all, hours away from the series finale of one of the biggest shows in television history. The pieces were on the board, the stakes were set, and we were ready for the endgame. Instead, we got three hours of spinning wheels, bizarre narrative choices, and a distinct lack of tension. Our team at TheBigBois sat down to watch the penultimate chapter of the Hawkins saga, and…
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James Cameron is back with his third entry in the Avatar saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash. With a budget of $400 million and a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes, this film promises to expand the lore of Pandora by introducing the aggressive, volcanic “Ash People.” Our team at TheBigBois headed to the theaters to see if Cameron could strike lightning (or un-obtainium) for a third time. The result is a film that is undoubtedly the most visually spectacular thing ever committed to screen—and simultaneously one of the most narratively exhausting and repetitive blockbusters in history. Visuals: 11 out…
It seems Ryan Johnson and Daniel Craig have found their cinematic happy place. After the critical success of Knives Out and the slightly divisive but still entertaining Glass Onion, the duo returns with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Released on Netflix on December 12th (after a brief theatrical run), this third installment sees Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) tackling a case steeped in religious symbolism, convoluted family secrets, and a whole lot of guilt. Our team at TheBigBois sat down to deduce the whodunnit, and we walked away thoroughly entertained. A Murder in the Pews The setup is…
When the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie was released, it was a massive commercial success despite critical panning. For the inevitable sequel, Blumhouse increased the budget (reportedly to more than $40 million) and handed the writing reins to franchise creator Scott Cawthon. The promise was simple: listen to fan feedback, up the scares, and lean into the lore. Our team at TheBigBois sat down to watch Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, hoping that the increased resources and creator control would result in a satisfying horror experience. Instead, we were treated to one of the most boring, nonsensical, and utterly…
The publisher behind This War of Mine and Frostpunk is hosting its inaugural showcase with news on Moonlighter 2, The Alters, and more. Mark your calendars. 11 bit studios has announced it will host its first-ever digital showcase on December 8, 2025. The event will air live at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern, promising deep dives into the studio’s upcoming slate and post-launch content. Fans can tune in to watch the stream on IGN’s YouTube channel or directly on the 11 bit studios YouTube channel. What to Expect The publisher has confirmed a packed lineup for the broadcast,…
It has been nearly a decade since we first watched a group of kids play Dungeons & Dragons in a basement in Hawkins, Indiana. Now, after a three-year hiatus, Netflix has released the first volume (episodes 1-4) of Stranger Things Season 5. The stakes have never been higher, the budget never bigger, and the cast never older. Our team at TheBigBois binged the first half of this massive finale to see if the Duffer Brothers can stick the landing. The result is a season that feels undeniably epic in scale but is buckling under the weight of its own bloated…
