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Oti

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Biography:

Oti is a film critic and podcaster. Born and raised in Kenya, now based in Sydney AUS, Oti brings a nuanced perspective derived from his love of watching all movies. His passion for African and Black cinema offers a specific and necessary lens in film criticism, going beyond symbols and contributing to broader commentary. From celebrating Black Joy in 'NOPE' to reflecting on conflict within the community in 'Judas and the Black Messiah', Oti's voice is assured and layered.

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Predator: Badlands (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “A fun entry that doesn’t take itself too seriously. What we get is heart, charm, and a Predator you actually want to root for. A bold take on the franchise and it doesn’t miss.” – For Your Reference Podcast Nov 12, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 30% 3/5 EDIT “Visually sharp and anchored by solid performances, HIM aims high but never quite sticks the landing. Beautiful to look at but hollow at its core, making it feel more like a mood piece.” – For Your Reference Podcast Oct 10, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 3.5/5 EDIT “Entertaining and sure to get people talking, One Battle After Another shines. Peel back the veneer, though, and you find underdeveloped Black characters meant to be at the heart of the revolution, yet we see so little of their story or motivation.” – For Your Reference Podcast Oct 10, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% 3.5/5 EDIT “An emotional, Oscar-bound journey with incredible turns from Johnson and Blunt. Yet by softening the rage behind Kerr, it risks feeling too polished, raising questions about how much truth we’re really shown.” – For Your Reference Podcast Sep 24, 2025 Full Review The Long Walk (2025) 88% 4/5 EDIT “While it drags in places, The Long Walk is hard to shake as it lingers after the credits roll. David Johnson is endearing, yet without more on why the Walk exists, or why it’s so readily accepted, the weight doesn’t fully land.” – For Your Reference Podcast Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Weapons (2025) 93% 3.5/5 EDIT “Polished and well-made, Weapons hooks you early with its concept and characters. But too many shifting perspectives dilute the story, leading to a final act that feels disillusioning. Still, expect it to be all the rage.” – For Your Reference Podcast Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) 98% 5/5 EDIT “An action-fueled first act, with stunning visuals made for the big screen. Buckle up, Infinity Castle plunges you into a breathtaking descent where every emotion hits hard.” – For Your Reference Podcast Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie (2025) 4/5 EDIT “A big-screen retelling of season two’s arc, diving into Gojo and Geto’s bond and purpose. Familiar, yes but for fans, more Geto-Gojo is always a welcome treat.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “A sharp whodunit hook draws you in, even for newcomers. The pacing lingers too long at times, but the intrigue lasts just enough to keep you chasing answers.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% 4.5/5 EDIT “James Gunn delivers a Superman unafraid to grapple with global issues, painting an unmistakable allegory. It’s bold, resonant, and powered by a truly terrific co-star.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 13, 2025 Full Review Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “A good send-off for Tony Todd and a fresh twist on the formula. Bloodlines takes the franchise in an unexpected direction and it weirdly works.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 10, 2025 Full Review 28 Years Later (2025) 88% 3.5/5 EDIT “28 Years Later delivers some gruesome moments and striking visuals, but sluggish pacing and shaky character motivations dull its impact.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 10, 2025 Full Review M3GAN 2.0 (2025) 57% 3.5/5 EDIT “In trying to broaden its appeal, Megan loses some of the bite that made the original pop. Still, its campy energy delivers just enough to keep it entertaining. ” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 10, 2025 Full Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 77% 3.5/5 EDIT “How to Train Your Dragon captures the heart of the original, with Hiccup and Toothless’s bond shining through. While not every beat lands, the film’s charm doesn’t waver.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 10, 2025 Full Review Mistress Dispeller (2024) 95% 4/5 EDIT “Mistress Dispeller offers a striking, fly-on-the-wall intimacy that unfolds with quiet tension and care. It’s a revealing portrait of love, betrayal, and the delicate lines in between.” – For Your Reference Podcast Aug 10, 2025 Full Review Slanted (2025) 86% 3.5/5 EDIT “Slanted blends satire, horror, and comedy to explore identity and belonging with bite and wit. It’s sharp, personal, and a reminder that these struggles aren’t unique.” – For Your Reference Podcast Jun 24, 2025 Full Review It Was Just an Accident (2025) 98% 5/5 EDIT “It Was Just an Accident is bold in theme and rich in empathy, drawing you into its characters’ moral dilemmas and delivering a quietly powerful payoff.” – For Your Reference Podcast Jun 24, 2025 Full Review My Father's Shadow (2025) 97% 4.5/5 EDIT “My Father’s Shadow is Akinola Davies Jr.’s tender, atmospheric debut that captures the messiness of family, memory, and belonging with beautiful visuals and powerful performances.” – For Your Reference Podcast Jun 17, 2025 Full Review On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024) 100% 4.5/5 EDIT “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl peels back layers of silence, shame, and appearances with sharp wit and purpose. A bold, complex film that demands discussion long after it ends.” – For Your Reference Podcast Jun 17, 2025 Full Review The Shadow Scholars (2024) 4.5/5 EDIT “The Shadow Scholars is a powerful look at global academic inequality, exposing how brilliance in Kenya fuels degrees abroad, while structural bias keeps the system rigged.” – For Your Reference Podcast Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Tinā (2024) 95% 3.5/5 EDIT “Tina tugs at the heartstrings from the start, blending feel-good choir moments with big emotion. It aims to uplift and entertain—and I hope it resonates culturally for those it represents.” – For Your Reference Podcast May 6, 2025 Full Review Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 74% 4/5 EDIT “Clown in a Cornfield doesn’t take itself too seriously—and that’s its charm. A bloody, chaotic ride full of slasher hijinks that feels like a throwback in the best way. ” – For Your Reference Podcast May 6, 2025 Full Review On Swift Horses (2024) 53% 3.5/5 EDIT “On Swift Horses simmers with emotion and untapped desire, hinting at deeper themes it never fully explores. A restrained film that lingers more than it lands.” – For Your Reference Podcast May 6, 2025 Full Review Sinners (2025) 97% 5/5 EDIT “Sinners grabs you from frame one - immersive, atmospheric, and soaked in culture. Coogler crafts a thunderous howl of history and horror, like nothing we’ve seen before.” – For Your Reference Podcast Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Renner (2025) 38% 3/5 EDIT “Built on an intriguing premise and supported by solid performances, Renner starts strong and stays engaging, even if it loses a bit of momentum before a well-earned final act. ” – For Your Reference Podcast Apr 1, 2025 Full Review
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