The Boys Season 5 is exciting, crude, well-acted, and politically potent television that feels fresher than it ever has.
Author: James Preston Poole
James Preston Poole
James Preston Poole is a freelance writer for But Why Tho? covering film and television, with a special focus on genre and indie film. He has written about film since he was a child and has learned over the decades that each film or TV series is its own unique beast that deserves to be met on its own terms.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a bit of a mess, prioritizing lavish visuals and a critical mass of references over telling a coherent story.
Our Hero, Balthazar, is a complex, whip-smart, empathetic work that is uncommonly perceptive on the obsession with violence in the United States.
Forbidden Fruits is an infinitely rewatchable gem that does most everything it sets its heart to perfectly, with Alloway’s script shining bright.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 1 suffers from overly dense plotting while indicating a thrill-ride in store for the rest of the season.
Bodycam warps urban landscapes into an occult nightmare in a compact rollercoaster ride of a horror film that wastes no time.
But Why Tho? was on the scene of a Raising Cane’s commercial shoot featuring Stranger Things’ Jake Connelly.
Dolly is an aesthetically inspired and frequently uncomfortable journey into darkness that uses its influences as a means to channel a resonant terror.