Kate Sanchez

Austin

Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief at But Why Tho?

EIC @ButWhyThoPC | @ATXFilmCritics | @Crunchyroll Anime Awards Judge x 4 | ✏️ @mmorpgcom @pastemagazine @polygon | BizOps @ Owlchemy

Articles

Daniel Dae Kim's Butterfly Adaptation Gets A First Look From Prime Video

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Prime Video today unveiled first look images and teaser art for Butterfly, an upcoming spy-thriller series starring and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim. Based on the BOOM! Studios’ graphic novel series created by Arash Amel, the six-episode series is set to debut on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. “Butterfly is the realization of a longtime dream to bring together American and Korean storytellers and create a show that bridges two cultures that I love deeply,” Kim said.
A Crime Thriller Filled With Broken People

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Dept Q is all about trauma and mystery. The series is a detective drama written and directed by Scott Frank (The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit) and executive producers Rob Bullock, Scott Frank, and Andy Harries. With a stacked cast of actors, Dept Q chronicles one investigation, a ton of trauma, and takes its time to develop characters with deeply personal stories. Based on a series of books from Jussi Adler-Olsen, Dept Q Season 1 feels like a natural series that’s meant to continue as the books have.
The First Good Wick-iverse Expansion

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

The world of John Wick has been off to a rocky start. With John Wick: Chapter 4 signalling the “end” of John Wick, the franchise gave the keys to Peacock’s The Continental, which was anything but a critical success. With Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves redefining American action cinema, Ballerina, the franchise’s -fronted side story, has a lot to live up to. While it doesn’t break through the ceiling set by the Wick films, it is damn good.
Takes A Bite Out Of Expectations

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

The summer movie season has started, and you can’t get better than Dangerous Animals. Released by Shudder and IFC Films, Dangerous Animals is directed by Sean Byrne, written by Nick Lepard, and stars , , and as its main cast. At 93 minutes, Dangerous Animals follows Zephyr. In Australia, Zephyr is a loner and just looking to surf. She’s not looking for relationships or anything to tie her down. A rebel by any other name, her quick wit helps set her apart. This isn’t a manic pixie dream girl.
Lost Records Physical Release for PS5 Is Open For Pre-Order Now

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Nothing beats physical media, and Maximum Entertainment and DON’T NOD get that. The critically acclaimed Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is filled with 90s nostalgia, VHS tapes, and mixed tapes, so a physical release just feels right. Lost Records is set to get its first physical release on August 7, 2025 for PlayStation 5.
New Studio Giant Skull Is Set To Work With WotC On New D&D Video Game

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Wizards of the Coast announced a significant new collaboration that’s set to bring a fresh, single-player action-adventure experience to the beloved world of Dungeons & Dragons. They’ve signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Giant Skull, a newly formed studio headed by industry veteran Stig Asmussen, known for his directorial work on God of War III, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Valorant Celebrates 5-Years With New Cinematic & Song: 'EGO'

3 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Valorant is celebrating a significant milestone with its fifth anniversary. The Riot Games’ tactical shooter is celebrating with a brand-new cinematic titled “Why We Fight,” featuring musician Qing Madi and her single, “EGO.”In a press release about the celebratory video, Anna Donlon, Studio Head for Valorant, said, “As we pass our five-year milestone, we’ve been presented with a ton of opportunities, moments of reflection, and new challenges that keep us in check as more players join us.
A Love Letter To Redefining Action

4 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

We don’t give action enough credit. Often kept in its lane by genre expectation, action directors and stunt performers deserve to be in every conversation. The second unit directors, fight choreographers, and even the actors who treat fight sequences as important as an emotional monologue, deserve the spotlight. Wick is Pain isn’t just a look into one definitive action franchise around its 10-year anniversary. It’s a love letter to all of the people we never see and we’re not supposed to.
Suspenseful K-Drama Notes From The Last Row Gets The Greenlight From Netflix

4 weeks ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Netflix has announced that it has greenlit the production of a gripping new Korean Drama (K-Drama) series titled Notes From The Last Row, with a star-studded cast of veteran actors and rising talent including Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Yunjin, and Jin Kyung. This highly anticipated drama is based on the popular Spanish play “El Chico de la última fila,” promising a unique blend of suspense and intricate character dynamics.
REVIEW: 'The Better Sister' Starts Normal But Shirks Expectations

1 month ago | butwhytho.net | Kate Sanchez

Prime Video’s The Better Sister, based on the novel by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-episode limited series that wraps a family drama in a thrilling wrapper. The series focuses on the pain that drives two sisters apart and ultimately brings them back together. Created by , Craig Gillespie, Leslie Hope, Azazel Jacobs, Dawn Wilkinson, and Stephanie Laing serve as directors on The Better Sister, capturing a moment in time and how it snowballs.