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Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: The Mandalorian and Grogu Review and Pedro Pascal's Rough Stretch 21.05.2026 6:12 ↓

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley fresh off writing his review of The Mandalorian and Grogu, and he's not pulling punches. Despite being a lifelong Star Wars fan who has attended eleven franchise premieres, Lussier finds the film a two-hour plot delivery vehicle that fails to meaningfully develop its characters or justify its existence as a theatrical release — arguing that nothing in...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Mortal Kombat 2 Review, Melissa Barrera and Scream 7, and Star Wars Celebration Chaos 07.05.2026 6:50 ↓

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley to cover a packed entertainment slate. Lussier shares his review of Mortal Kombat 2, calling it action-packed fan service that course-corrects several decisions from the 2021 original — including a conversation with the film's writer about why those changes were made. The discussion moves to Melissa Barrera's absence from Scream 7, with Lussier recappi...