‘Send Help’: Yes, Please! But How Much?

February 3, 2026

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What would you do if this was what you saw when YOU need Help? (CREDIT: 20th Century Studios/Screenshot)

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Dennis Haysbert

Director: Sam Raimi

Running Time: 115 Minutes

Rating: R

Release Date: January 30, 2026 (Theaters)

Is it a sign of success for the new Sam Raimi-directed Send Help if none of the viewers feel the need to themselves say “Send help!” while watching? A few days ago, I would have hypothesized that that was indeed the case, but now – having actually seen this movie – I’m not so sure it’s that simple. Because as you might suspect at this point, I actually could use some help. Specifically, I could benefit from some assistance processing the tone. As it turned out, it was quite a bit nastier than I expected. (“Nasty” as in “mean spirited,” not as in “Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty” … although the latter is kinda true also.) I suppose the trailers did hint at this, and Raimi at his most unleashed is certainly not for the faint of heart. But it was still more than I could’ve predicted. Good movie, though!

Grade: One Wild Boar out of One Wild Rat

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 1/30/26

January 30, 2026

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I’ve got a case of the Wockas (CREDIT: Disney Plus/ABC/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–The Moment (Theaters)
–A Poet (Theaters)
–Send Help (Theaters)
–Shelter (Theaters) – The latest Jason Statham January pic.

TV
-Grammys (February 1 on CBS and Paramount+) – Trevor Noah hosts again, reportedly for the last time.
–Good Sports (Tuesdays on Amazon Prime) – This premiered back in November, but Amazon failed to remind me in a timely manner. Anyway, Kenan Thompson and Kevin Hart are back at it following their Olympics gig.
–The Muppet Show (February 4 on ABC and Disney+) – Hopefully this revival lasts for one more episode.

jmunney’s Top Cinematic Choices for January 2026

January 1, 2026

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Hot Chimp Winter 2026? (CREDIT: Paramount)

They keep making new movies, and some of them are even worth watching. Here’s what’s at the top of the slate for [MONTH YEAR]:

Primate: A chimp who’s been family to some human beings takes a turn for the violent. I’ve been hearing grade-A prime rumblings about the creature work.

Primate checks in to theaters January 9.

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