Carson Kelly Blogs

Insomniac Games has released a brand-new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, giving players two additional suits inspired by upcoming Marvel projects. Best of all, both suits are available at no additional cost for all players on PlayStation 5 and PC. The first addition is a suit inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the upcoming Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures film. The design brings a fresh cinematic look to Peter Parker and gives fans an early glimpse of a costume inspired by the next chapter in Spider-Man's big-screen journey. Joining it is a second suit inspired by Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, bringing a bold, stylized aesthetic based on the newly announced fighting game. The unique design stands out from the game's existing lineup and offers players another exciting customization option while exploring New York City. As always, it's great to see Insomniac Games continuing to support Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with free post-launch content. While the update is rela...

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 was another enjoyable chapter in what continues to be a very strong season. The opening minutes were especially crazy and immediately gave the episode a great deal of intensity. Without getting into spoilers, the story also features a major character loss that will likely leave many viewers talking once they finish the episode. I had a feeling something significant might happen, but I still want to respect the experience of anyone who has not watched Episode 6 yet. This review will therefore remain mostly spoiler-free.

Insomniac Games returned to the spotlight during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with a major new look at Marvel’s Wolverine , unveiling a gripping story trailer alongside new artwork, soundtrack details, crossover content, and additional information about the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 release. As someone who has been eagerly following this project, this new presentation only strengthened my excitement. The trailer feels raw, personal, violent, and emotionally heavy exactly the kind of direction I hoped Insomniac would pursue with Logan.

The story of Michael Jackson is one almost everyone knows. His rise from a gifted young performer in the Jackson Five to becoming the King of Pop remains one of the most recognizable journeys in entertainment history. Unfortunately, MICHAEL did not tell that familiar story with the quality or refinement I expected. This is not a film I completely disliked. Some moments capture the spectacle, music, and extraordinary ambition associated with Michael Jackson’s career. The material itself remains fascinating, and there is enough here for longtime fans and general moviegoers to find something worthwhile. However, the overall execution left me wanting more. Certain details appeared to be altered, simplified, or reshaped for the film, and some of those creative decisions prevented the story from feeling as complete or authentic as it should have. Every biographical film makes changes when adapting a real person’s life, but those changes still need to form a compelling and carefully construc...

The Scary Movie franchise has returned, but unfortunately, this latest installment did absolutely nothing for me. Comedy is always subjective, but I found very little to laugh at in this movie. Most of the humor felt strained, repetitive, and overly reliant on being loud or recognizable rather than genuinely clever. Instead of delivering a sharp new parody for the current era of horror, the film frequently felt like it was simply throwing jokes at the screen and hoping something would eventually land. There may be some enjoyment here for longtime fans who are simply happy to see the franchise return. Familiarity and nostalgia can certainly carry a movie for a while. However, they were not enough to overcome how uninspired and exhausting I found the overall experience. A comedy does not necessarily need an emotional story or complicated filmmaking to succeed. It does, however, need to be funny. For me, Scary Movie failed at that most important task. I went into the film willing to emb...

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s legendary epic is an extraordinary theatrical achievement and one of my favorite films of the year. There are movies you enjoy, movies you admire, and movies that continue occupying your thoughts long after the final scene has ended. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey belongs firmly in that final category. I attended an early-morning screening, and hours after leaving the theater, I was still thinking about what I had experienced. This was not merely another new movie to watch, review, and eventually move past. This was one of those increasingly rare cinematic experiences that felt enormous, meaningful, and genuinely unforgettable.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 was another enjoyable episode in what has continued to be a very strong season. I liked this episode. It had several fun moments, continued moving the different stories forward, and gave me another good reason to remain invested in everything happening across Westeros. This will be a mostly spoiler-free review because I do not want to ruin the episode for anyone who has not watched it yet. I also want to keep this week’s review focused on my overall reaction rather than breaking down every individual scene. Simply put, I had a good time with Episode 5.