Can ‘We Bury the Dead’ Un-Bury My Heart?

January 7, 2026

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Get buried! (CREDIT: Vertical)

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, Matt Whelan

Director: Zak Hilditch

Running Time: 95 Minutes

Rating: R

Release Date: January 2, 2026 (Theaters)

Would I want Daisy Ridley (or a character played by her) to come and find me if I were a zombie, or (at least a potentially undead fellow)? That’s the question posited by We Bury the Dead (if you imagine yourself within the world of the film, that is). She’s certainly fiercely loyal, so that’s certainly a plus. But the corollary (or at least a corollary, lol) to that question is of course: should I want Daisy Ridley to come find Zombie-Me (or Zombie-Anybody)?

It’s important to let things go! We Bury the Dead isn’t the first movie to ever make that point, nor indeed is it the first zombie movie to make that point. But it does so in its own unique way, making it a fine addition to the repertoire.

Grade: 3 Tasmanians out of 5 EMPs

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 1/2/26

January 2, 2026

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Is there a docta in da howse?! (CREDIT: FOX/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
–We Bury the Dead (Theaters)

TV
–RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Premiere (January 2 on MTV)
-Critics Choice Awards (January 4 on E! and USA) – Hosted by Chelsea H. once again.
–Best Medicine Series Premiere (January 4 on FOX) – Josh Charles is the doctor; Josh Segarra and Annie Potts populate the supporting cast, among others.
–Hollywood Squares Season Premiere (January 7 on CBS)
–The Masked Singer Season 14 Premiere (January 14 on FOX)