Review of MERCY — in theaters now

By Jan Wagner | January 27, 2026 |
Movie poster for "Mercy" showing a man strapped to a chair with digital graphics displaying a countdown and a guilt percentage, with a woman's face above him and a cityscape in the background.

MERCY is a clever, original, thought-provoking film starring Chris Pratt as Detective Chris Raven — the accused; and Rebecca Ferguson — the no-nonsense, objective and efficient AI Judge Maddox. From start to finish, it will keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart pounding with is breath-taking fast pace, masterful execution, intelligence,…

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Omega Mart at AREA15 in Las Vegas revisited

By Jan Wagner | January 13, 2026
Illustration of a shopping cart filled with assorted grocery items and car care products, labeled "MEGA MART," with a thumbs-up hand on the side.

I recently returned from CES 2026 (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), and what a non-stop, whirlwind of a week it was! Much was familiar but much has changed. I have the inside scoop on many products and services to share with you over the coming weeks and months, but first, however, let’s take…

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