Scarlet: Bonus Mini-Review

Cinematropolis Podcast Special Episode The Cinematic Schematic

February 5, 2026

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In this special edition of The Cinematic Schematic, Caleb Masters does a quick mini-review of Scarlet, the newest film from anime director Mamoru Hosoda.

This medieval Japanese fantasy is a bloody spin on Hamlet meets Dante’s Inferno. It lives in the melancholy whimsy.

Has the beloved director delivered another classic?

Scarlet opens in U.S. IMAX theaters tomorrow

The Cinematic Schematic

Caleb Masters

Caleb Masters is a lifelong film and pop culture enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in writing, podcasting and video production. When he's not running The Cinematropolis or hosting The Cinematic Schematic podcast, Masters serves as an active member of the Oklahoma Film Critic's Circle where he currently serves as Vice President. He also loves video games. Follow him @CMastersTalk on Letterboxd, Instagram, or X.