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James Preston Poole

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Biography:

James Preston Poole is a Houston-based writer who specializes in genre film, while also screenwriting and working on film sets whenever he can. He believes that as long as there’s someone out there to champion a movie, then there’s no such thing as “objectively bad.” James holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas and owes everything to his friends, family, significant other Catherine, and their three-legged cat Trinity.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) 83% 4.5/5 EDIT “The Radio Silence directing duo have never felt this confidently brash and ambitious, fully relishing in the bloody chaos and absurdity. You can't go wrong when Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton are also at their funniest here. ” – Discussing Film Mar 14, 2026 Full Review Bodycam (2025) 83% 8/10 EDIT “A 75-minute ride that enthusiasts of the sub-genre are sure to take to, Bodycam marks another notch in the belt of Shudder’s ever-expanding original programming. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Mar 13, 2026 Full Review EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2025) 96% 7.5 EDIT “If you’ve ever questioned why Presley has been called "The King," you owe it to yourself to see EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert big and loud.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 27, 2026 Full Review The Shitheads (2026) 72% 4/5 EDIT “Macon Blair's The Shitheads is a laugh-out-loud throwback to the kind of raunchy buddy comedies that simply don't get made anymore.” – Discussing Film Feb 18, 2026 Full Review The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) 17% 7/10 EDIT “The Strangers Chapter 3 suffers from once again feeling like a piece of a bigger movie, sure. What’s different this time around is that it’s plenty compelling on its own, even in its fragmented form.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 6, 2026 Full Review In the Blink of an Eye (2026) 18% 5.5/10 EDIT “In the Blink of an Eye is unlikely to be the major comeback fans were expecting of Andrew Stanton.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 6, 2026 Full Review The Weight (2026) 94% 8/10 EDIT “The Weight is a blisteringly confident trek through Oregon, where each flirtation with death feels closer than the last, and each cinematic flourish outdoes the last.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 4, 2026 Full Review Iron Lung (2026) 61% 9/10 EDIT “Iron Lung is a remarkably accomplished debut for Markiplier behind and in front of the camera. A slow-burning submarine voyage into cosmic dread, more inspired than much of the modern horror genre, Iron Lung fundamentally trusts its audience. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 3, 2026 Full Review I Want Your Sex (2026) 88% 4.5/5 EDIT “Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex is hilarious, tender, and nuanced in how it tackles the differences between how older and younger generations embrace their sexual desires.” – Discussing Film Jan 30, 2026 Full Review undertone (2025) 76% 10/10 EDIT “Truly, Undertone is a can’t-miss horror event that will be mirrored for years to come by up-and-coming filmmakers. The message is clear to those who will listen: Undertone is the real deal.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 27, 2026 Full Review The Moment (2026) 66% 2.5/5 EDIT “Charli xcx proves herself as a talented actress in The Moment, but almost everything else about this derivative mockumentary falls flat.” – Discussing Film Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Buddy (2026) 83% 4/10 EDIT “There is a great version of Buddy (2026) that either goes much further or is simply cut down into a short film. In its current form, it's a disappointment.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 23, 2026 Full Review The Housemaid (2025) 73% 3/5 EDIT “While Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar understood the assignment at hand, a miscast Sydney Sweeney almost derails The Housemaid from being an enjoyable campy thriller. ” – Discussing Film Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Man Finds Tape (2025) 82% 8/10 EDIT “Man Finds Tape exceeds the boundaries it’s been given. A gem of expansive imagination that'll take the unsuspecting viewer by surprise. ” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Dec 5, 2025 Full Review Eternity (2025) 76% 7/10 EDIT “Through engaging visual design, fully committed lead performances from Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen, and a sense of genuine feeling, Eternity‘s sweetness becomes infectious.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Nov 29, 2025 Full Review Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) 94% 4.5/5 EDIT “Sisu: Road to Revenge is a huge improvement over the first film, delivering a high-octane action extravaganza that needs to be seen to be believed.” – Discussing Film Nov 19, 2025 Full Review Keeper (2025) 49% 9.5/10 EDIT “A true original that’s unafraid of losing some of the audience in its pursuit of visceral, psychedelic terror, Keeper puts the experience first.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Nov 15, 2025 Full Review Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) 61% 3/5 EDIT “A fresh young cast and some undeniably fun magic sequences save Now You See Me: Now You Don't from its messy script. There just may be another rabbit to pull out of this franchise’s surprisingly sizable hat.” – Discussing Film Nov 13, 2025 Full Review Die My Love (2025) 74% 9/10 EDIT “Die My Love presents an unforgettable performance from Jennifer Lawrence that dares audiences to look away from the reality of motherhood that often goes unspoken.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Nov 6, 2025 Full Review Shelby Oaks (2023) 55% 3.5/5 EDIT “Shelby Oaks pieces together its own tapestry of terror, marking a wickedly strong directorial debut for Chris Stuckmann. Unique films like this, which approach a timeless genre with vigor and a hunger to do something different, are vital to modern horror.” – Discussing Film Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) 96% 4/5 EDIT “While an over-reliance on having seen the first season of the anime might hamper the proceedings for some people, fans who are caught up are in for a ride beyond their wildest, gory dreams.” – Discussing Film Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) 83% 9/10 EDIT “Gore Verbinski is back and better than ever in a film that has it all.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 14, 2025 Full Review CAMP (2025) 94% EDIT “Camp is a surreal, aching take on melancholy, grief, survivor’s guilt, and the bonds we form to help us get through those things that could either be our salvation or drive us deeper into a hole.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 6, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 9/10 EDIT “One Battle After Another is a mixture of disparate elements that shouldn’t work, but against all odds does.” – But Why Tho? A Geek Community Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% 3/5 EDIT “Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2 is far from the worst horror sequel this year, but it falls noticeably short when compared to its beloved predecessor in more ways than one.” – Discussing Film Oct 3, 2025 Full Review
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