Top Ten Movies of 2025

Superman -- One of the best Superman movies in recent years (although not as good as Man of Steel), with Superman interacting within a fully fleshed out DC Comics universe. And Nicholas Hoult is excellent here as Lex Luthor. Nothing BF or bondage to be seen. (Warner Brothers)

Sinners -- A vampire film with musical numbers? Or a straight on vampire musical? Either way you slice it, Sinners was a pleasant surprise from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler. Nothing BF or bondage to be seen. (Warner Brothers)

Thunderbolts* -- Easily the best superhero film of 2025, with well-drawn out characters and a gripping storyline. No BF stuff worth noting (just a BF guy in one scene), but the entire team get their hands tied behind their backs in one scene. (Disney)

Companion -- A fantastic horror/SF film where the twists keep on coming. The movie is great enough as is, but it also has a superb BF bondage scene with lead Sophie Thatcher. (Warner Brothers)

K-Pop Demon Hunters -- I never thought I would go for this one (I'm not a very big K-Pop fan, myself), but *DAMN* this flick is really very funny, and brilliantly animated! No BF or bondage here. (Netflix)

Dangerous Animals -- A great horror movie about a serial killer who uses sharks to kill his victims. Plenty of BF scenes, as well as BF bondage scenes. (Shudder)

Fantastic Four: First Steps -- After several cinematic versions of this classic comic, Marvel got it right with this film, with the F4 battling a faithfully realized Galactus. No bondage, but Sue Storm and the Silver Surfer have several BF scenes (with the female Silver Surfer going BF pretty much throughout the film). (Disney)

Warfare -- A grim--and extremely gripping--film that follows US Navy Seals on a combat operation in Iraq. It's a great film that's based on a real life account. No BF or bondage here. (A24)

Weapons -- Very scary horror film that has a group of children disappearing. Extremely intense and well done. The storyline pulls you in from the very beginning and never lets go. Nothing BF or bondage wise. (Warner Brothers)

Jurassic World: Rebirth -- The dinos are back, and ScarJo's got them. I really enjoyed this one. It's great having this series back, and I really hope they make more Jurassic films with Scarlett in the lead. No BF or bondage here. (Universal Pictures)

Superman 2025 review

With Superman 2025 premiering on HBO-Max today, I figured what better time than now for a review? In short, I really enjoyed this version of Superman a great deal. I like how the new film hits the ground running, by not bothering with retelling the origin story. David Corenswet is a good choice as Superman, with Nicolas Holt being absolutely fantastic as Lex Luthor (Hoult's my new favorite version of the character, aside from Gene Hackman, who was so good in the '78 version).

And James Gunn adding the Justice Gang was an inspired idea. I really liked how the DC Comics universe--with all its heroes and villains--is fully formed around this Superman, who still manages to stand out among them. The storyline is gripping and fast-paced, with Superman being given a lot of challenges to overcome, and watching him do so is all part of the fun. A vastly entertaining movie that's recommended.

Jurassic World Rebirth review

Having just seen Jurassic World: Rebirth recently, I've got to say that I've enjoyed it very much. While it was a disappointment to see them drop the 'dinos taking over the world' storyline that Dominion was building up to, Rebirth was still a satisfying entry in the ongoing series (this is the seventh film!) that acknowledges the amount of time that has passed since the first film back in 1993. The Mosasaurus, one of my favorite aquatic dinosaurs, really gets its moment to shine, here.

Instead of the expected 'Planet of the Dinosaurs' storyline that I was expecting, we're given another forbidden expedition into the deep dark realm of the dinosaurs, with Scarlett Johansson in the lead, and she's one of the best things here. I knew casting her for a Jurassic World film was a good idea when I first heard about it, and she only proved my instincts right. I'm pleased to hear this did well, because that means another film is coming. Looking forward to the next one, especially if ScarJo is back. There's no BF or bondage scenes in this movie.

Best Movies of 2024

Dune: Part Two (Warner Brothers) -- the masterful followup to Part One is a bigger, sprawling epic that is extremely satisfying, especially for long time DUNE fans. We finally got a superb adaptation of the first book, folks. Part Two doesn't have the BF bondage of the first, but there are a few good BF scenes with Florence Pugh.

Deadpool and Wolverine (Marvel/Disney) -- After a dry spell, the MCU finally bats one out of the park with this gem. Comedy gold is mined with finally teaming these two together, but there's also a lot of cool guest stars who show up. No BF or bondage scenes.

Damsel (Netflix) -- Millie Bobbie Brown (Stranger Things) stars in this really great fantasy film where she's offered as a sacrifice to a dragon. No bondage, but she goes barefoot throughout her whole ordeal.

Alien Romulus (20th Studios) -- a fantastic and well-done revival of the Alien franchise that managed to effectively bring back the horror element. No bondage, but there's a great sequence near the end when lead actress Cailee Spaeny goes barefoot for a good long while.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Brothers) -- A follow-up to the original that's even funnier. Hysterically entertaining, morbid, and charming all at the same time. I loved this. It took about thirty six years to revisit these guys again, but it was well worth the wait.

Late Night With The Devil (IFC Films) -- an entertaining mockumentary that looks at the very last episode of a talk show that aired with an exorcism on Halloween night (yeah, it's one of those). The possessed young lady is tied to a chair with shoes on.

Abigail (Universal) -- a very scary (and also very funny) horror film about a gang of thieves who kidnap a young girl only to find out that she's a vampire. Nothing of interest for us--either BF, or bondage wise--but still well worth your time just for being a wild ride.

Godzilla Minus One (Toho) -- This was released in 2023, but I didn't see it until '24, so that's why it's on this list. And I'm very glad I finally got to see this, because it's superb. Impressively staged and well thought-out, this is easily the definitive modern version of the Big G. The lead actress goes barefoot in her home from time to time, but that's about it for us.

Furiosa (Warner Brothers) -- a furiously thrilling prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road that focuses on Furiosa, well-played here by Anya Taylor Joy. Imaginative and exciting, it also has some of the best BF and BF bondage scenes seen in recent films, all taking place in the first forty five minutes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Studios) -- Just when I thought this film series would start running out of steam, it proves me wrong. A fantastic and gripping flick that has a nice long BF section (with a sprinkle of bondage) with Freya Allan. Great movie overall!

Drive Away Dolls (Amazon) -- One of the Coen Brothers directs this fun movie that feels like a story taken directly from the pulps. Exciting, and very funny, this is an enjoyble crime drama/comedy. The girls are both tied to chairs and gagged at one point.

And the "So Bad It's Good" Award goes to:

Madame Web (Sony) -- Yes, it's not a great film by any means. But I still enjoyed this one immensely. Four extremely hot women (including Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney) are being chased around by a superpowered villain? Oh hell yeah! Despite its flaws, I thought it was still a lot of fun in a very silly way. No BF scenes or BF bondage with the women.

A Review of Damsel

Millie Bobby Brown, better known as Eleven from Stranger Things, stars in Damsel, a new fantasy film that's been produced for Netflix. Millie plays a princess who's been married off to the prince of another kingdom. But as soon as she gets hitched, Millie gets dumped--literally--into the lair of a dragon as its sacrificial maiden. This is a good movie with a well-designed dragon that's very suspenseful and ultimately satisfying.

And while there's no bondage scenes, Damsel is still highly recommended for being a great barefoot movie. MBB goes barefoot for the better part of Damsel's running time. Her princess bride dress gets torn up pretty early when she first meets the dragon, and her shoes are the first things to go. Very nice! Damsel is streaming on Netflix.

The Best Movies of 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (Marvel/Disney) -- Just about the only decent Marvel film this year, where writer/director James Gunn gives an extremely satisfying and emotional conclusion to the Guardians crew.

The Creator (Disney) -- Gareth Edwards, who gave us the superb Rogue One, gives us a more serious science fiction film that's not completely perfect, but still visually stunning. Despite its flaws, I still liked it very much.

The Killer (Netflix) -- An outstanding film that's directed by David Fincher about a hitman looking for revenge on a group of people who tried to kill him.

Renfield (Universal Pictures) -- A very silly movie that's saved by the performances of Nic Cage and Nicolas Hoult, as Dracula and Renfield, respectively. And Cage's take on the Count, referencing Bela Lugosi, is just plain cool.

Cocaine Bear (Universal Pictures) -- Kerri Russell takes on a cocaine-fueled bear in the woods. This wound up being much better--and funnier--than I thought it would be. Plus, it's got Kerri Russell.

John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate) -- The ballet of guns and bullets continues, and film number Four may be the best one yet. The battle in the traffic circle scene is nerve-wrackingly brilliant.

Super Mario Brothers (Universal Pictures) -- I never played the game, nor was I even a fan, but I still really enjoyed this funny, charming little movie. The one character who made me laugh the hardest was the Debbie Downer starfish in the dungeon scene. Hysterical.

Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse (Sony) -- a mind-blowing, imaginative journey across the multi-verse that does the multi-verse far better than the Marvel films did.

Evil Dead Rise (Warner Brothers) -- a surprisingly good horror reboot that came out of nowhere. Originally made to air only on the MAX app, wiser folks saw what a gem they had and released it to theaters. Includes muliple BF scenes and a BF bondage scene.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Paramount) -- A wonderfully vibrant fantasy film with engaging characters and real suspense that's far more entertaining than I ever expected it to be. Includes tentacle-grabbing scenes.

Guardians 3

I recently saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 on D+ and enjoyed it very much. Seeing how this was the third film in the series, I wasn't sure just how good it was going to be. I really wasn't a big fan of Guardians Vol 2, nor of the recent Christmas Special. And so I glumly sat down to see this just to complete watching the entire series, as it were.

But Volume 3 turned out to be so good that I think it's the best one of all of the Guardians films. The High Evolutionary was a perfectly-done villain who was just enough of a threat to our heroes, without becoming the epic, universe-ending menace that's become standard (and mundane) in the MCU movies. The ending was perfect in how it was both emotional and satisfying at the same time. And the ending of the film also offered what is probably the best use of Florence and the Machine's Dog Days Are Over ever. Highly recommended.

Note: there are no scenes of interest for us in this film.

You can see the video for Dog Days Are Over, which has some BF moments, below:

Dungeons & Dragons

I've seen the new Dungeons & Dragons film over the weekend and really enjoyed it. Ignore the crappy D&D film that came out in 2000. This latest movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is far superior. Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez are a pair of thieves who make their escape from prison. Their one and only goal is to locate Pine's daughter, who is now the ward of the lord of the city of Neverwinter. But when Pine and Rodriguez arrive at Neverwinter and seek out the girl, they wind up in the middle of a murderous conspiracy.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a D&D movie that was made by D&D fans, for D&D fans. There are plenty of references and Easter eggs--some of them pretty obscure--to characters and situations in the game throughout the movie. But even if you've never played D&D, you can still enjoy this imaginative, creatively-done romp. There are bondage scenes, but they're slight, and they're with guys and women. And there are no BF scenes at all. But, as a fan of high fantasy, D&D: Honror Among Thieves was so much fun for me. I hope they make a sequel.

Black Panther Wakanda Forever

I was happy when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever made its debut on Disney+. I was really looking forward to watching the Black Panther sequel for two reasons: I wanted to see how they would deal with the death of the late, great Chadwick Boseman, and how they would deal with the Sub-Mariner--aka Namor, the King of Atlantis. They wisely deal with Black Panther's death right up front, in the very first scene, which was extremely moving for me to watch (he dies of an undisclosed illness, which is apt). While the movie moves on with its plot of dealing with Namor, it's really nice how T'Challa's spirit is still very much felt throughout the film.

Namor is also very well done. Well-played by Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Namor's background is changed from Atlantis to the leader of Talokan, a sunken empire based on Mesoamerican culture, and it really works very well. I'm curious to know if Marvel changed Namor's background because of the success of 2018's Aquaman, which used the Atlantis legend to great effect. Regardless, I dig this version of Namor, and look forward to seeing him show up again in the MCU.

You should also know that this is a very nice barefoot movie, with plenty of BF scenes with Namora (Mabel Cadena) and the other women from Talokan. I enjoyed Wakanda Forever very much. Imperius Rex!

The Best Movies of 2022

Top Gun Maverick -- Tom Cruise proves he’s a hit machine with this vastly entertaining and very well made action flick. (No bondage, no BF scenes).

Glass Onion -- A fun, and intricately plotted murder mystery with Daniel Craig reprising his sleuth role from Knives Out. (No bondage, but there are several BF scenes with the ladies).

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once -- I really liked this one, despite its sheer goofiness (or maybe because of it). Michelle Yeoh is a goddess who deserves all the awards she can get. (No bondage; Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis both go BF in a scene).

Doctor Strange 2 -- I loved this. Visually stunning, with an imposing villain that still manages to have a good time along the way. (No bondage, but Elizabeth Olsen goes BF for a good long time).

Watcher -- Maika Monroe from It Follows stars in this dark and suspenseful thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. (No bondage, and has a single brief BF scene).

The 355 -- This was a big bomb in the theaters, but I still enjoyed it immensely, despite some flaws. Enjoyable girl power flick that's loaded with a great cast and plenty of action. (No bondage, no BF scenes).

Jurassic World: Dominion -- This was just a big, fun popcorn movie. I’ve loved dinosaurs my whole life, and I had a blast with this. (No bondage, no BF scenes).

The Northman -- Fantastic movie about a Viking seeking revenge across the cold northern tundra. (It has a great BF bondage scene involving a hogtie).

Kimi -- Another gripping thriller involving a high tech worker who stumbles across a conspiracy. (No bondage, no BF scenes).

The Batman -- Extraordinary cinematic version of the Caped Crusader that’s both gritty and nightmarish, but still embraces the character’s rich legacy. Bring on the sequel. (No bondage, no BF scenes).