today's episode: THOR 4: MUSCLES AND CHUCKLES

The lastest in Marvel's THOR movie franchise offers the usual laughs and  heart, but you do have to wonder how long they can string this out.  PLUS a word on NBC's dubious QUANTUM LEAP reboot. 

I love Early Elvis, but I wasn't eager to retread the familiar ground of  his decline into addiction and depression. Baz Luhrmann and actors  Austin Butler and Tom Hanks make an old story fresh again, though, in  this fascinating biopic. 

 Amazon's lush and hugely expensive gamble on this LORD OF THE RINGS  prequel pays off in gorgeous effects, intriguing characters and plenty  of room to tell new stories in Tolkien's familiar world. 

Jordan Peele's lastest science fiction/horror mashup may not satisfy all  audiences, but it has a great cast, terrific special effects,  thoughtful themes and his usual brand of dark humor PLUS lots of Easter  eggs for old school film fans. 

Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's graphic novel series THE SANDMAN  is a gorgeous feast for the eyes with a talented, diverse cast and  stunning world-building. But it's easy to lose track of the narrative  here and there. 

 PREY, the latest in the PREDATOR film franchise, is a prequel with a  fierce Native American female warrior in the lead. She and the film both  kick ass!