‘Mayday’: The Mismatched Buddy Comedy Returns in Glorious Fashion
Reynolds and Branagh rise to the challenge in this rollicking Cold War-era action charmer.
09-3-2026
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‘The Dog Stars’: Ridley Scott’s Dystopian Survivalist Thriller
Nearly 90 years old, Ridley Scott is possibly pondering his time left on the planet, and either considering learning wilderness survival or purchasing a puppy.
09-3-2026
‘American Summer’: America the Beautiful
This film celebrates a man's memory of growing up with the help of a good coach.
09-3-2026
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’: Beekeeping Is Big Business, Honey
Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell are alone, together in this two-part crime thriller.
08-26-2026
‘Mutiny’: Jason Statham’s Latest Tasty Action-Smashburger
Statham's fight scenes have almost the same impact and comedic timing as those in a Bruce Lee movie—the more vehement the violence, the more audience-giggling.
08-25-2026
‘Tony’: A Tortured Culinary Genius at the Start of His Career
Director Matt Johnson avoids schmaltz in this rocky, effective profile of Anthony Bourdain.
08-25-2026
‘Coyote Vs. ACME’: It Needed Paul Giamatti for the Win
“Coyote Vs. ACME” dilutes the Looney Tunes tone. The original cartoons endure because the jokes had more bite, even though created for a much younger audience.
08-19-2026
‘The Birthday Party’: Excess and Betrayal Among the Idle Rich
Willem Dafoe leads an international cast in this so-so Mediterranean mystery drama.
08-18-2026
‘The End of Oak Street’: ‘Jurassic Park’ Meets ‘Back to the Future’
'The End of Oak Street' is clearly not intended to set up a lucrative franchise. It’s a throwback to when movies could simply be enjoyable escapism.
08-16-2026
‘The Brink of War’: History Repeated, Kind Of
This dramatization of the 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev summit is a huge misfire.
08-14-2026
‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Finds Its Roar
Our canine heroes head into a prehistoric adventure filled with danger, teamwork, and second chances.
08-13-2026
‘One Night Only’: Stupid, Amusing, and Very Cute Rom-Com
It's fun despite the silly premise, has believable romantic chemistry between the two leads, and an exceptional amount of adorableness from Monica Barbaro.
08-12-2026
‘Bad Counselors’: ‘Animal House’ Antics Give Way to Christian Values
Faith-based summer camp comedy tells of two bad boys learning to forsake “the things that are trying to replace God in our lives.”
08-4-2026
‘Late Fame’: How Boomers and Gen-Alphas See Art Differently
'Late Fame' is a quiet but meaningful film, portraying the slow, inexorable effects of entropy on artistic integrity, and the dissolution of meaningful culture.
08-1-2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: No Multiverse Nonsense, It’s Not Bad
This more character-focused 'Spider-Man' holds one's attention far more effectively than the usual CGI falling-rubble MCU yawn-fest.
07-30-2026
‘Above and Below’: Vacation Cruises Can Be Dangerous
Sharks feast on vacationers who share their cruise with drug smugglers in this B-thriller.
07-29-2026
‘Baby Doe’: Pregnancy Denial—America’s Unresolved Issue
If Gail Ritchey's baby was in fact not stillborn, that's a level of denial that's hard to imagine. Where is the tipping point when denial becomes murder?
07-24-2026
‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime
Jake Johnson leads a talented ensemble cast through a mostly by-the-numbers story.
07-21-2026
‘Moana’: Remake Offers Nothing New Except a Disney Paycheck
Live-action “Moana” stays pedantically true to its animated origins: A young heir-to-the-throne, Moana, seeks to save her island from a dearth of fish.
07-19-2026
‘The Odyssey’: Tales of Brave Ulysses—Stark and Majestic
The eye-opening concept from Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' is the idea that Odysseus was responsible for Greek civilization's downfall. That's a new angle.
07-15-2026
‘The Invite’: Olivia Wilde Directs 2026’s Sleeper Comedy Hit
Wilde, with a cast at her disposal that’s the acting equivalent of a Stradivarius, toggles the story between the comedic and dramatic modalities seamlessly.
07-13-2026
‘Citizen Vigilante’: A Thriller for Our Times
Director Uwe Boll opens the door to discussions about the dangers of frontier justice.
07-10-2026
‘Signal One’: The Better Choice of 2026’s Two Alien Movies
Consisting mostly of rocket scientist conversations about astrophysics, 'Signal One' is nevertheless far more intriguing than anything in 'Disclosure Day.'
07-9-2026