Andor review: Rogue One prequel is slow-burn Star Wars
Star Wars prequel series Andor tells a compelling, gritty story of life under Imperial rule and wartime espionage that feels distinct within the sci-fi saga.
Pearl review: a star is born (and is very, very bloody)
Director Ti West's new X prequel, Pearl, is a lurid and colorful horror movie unlike any other you'll see this year. It hits theaters on September 16.
The Woman King review: a thrilling period epic
The Woman King is a thrilling and well-acted historical epic with a great lead performance by Viola Davis.
Confess, Fletch review: Jon Hamm charms in crime comedy reboot
Confess, Fletch puts Jon Hamm in investigative reporter I.M Fletcher's Lakers cap for a satisfying reboot of the crime comedy franchise.
Clerks III review, or how Kevin Smith made me cry
Clerks III isn't just the final chapter of Kevin Smith's trilogy. It delivers a surprisingly powerful look at how much we've all changed since 1994.
See How They Run review: a charming but slight whodunit
See How They Run is an extremely fun new murder mystery starring Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, and a small army of English character actors.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners review: Candy-coated chrome carnage
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners delivers a fun, frantic adventure set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 that doesn't demand any familiarity with the game to be enjoyable.
The Whale review: Brendan Fraser can’t save this histrionic drama
Brendan Fraser's sensitive performance is the chief highlight of Darren Aronofsky's limp drama The Whale.
The Fabelmans review: an origin story of Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg plunges into his own childhood with the twinkly-tragic memoir The Fabelmans.
Glass Onion review: a deviously intricate Knives Out sequel
Rian Johnson reteams with Daniel Craig for the delightfully complicated Knives Out sequel Glass Onion.
Speak No Evil review: the horror of holding your tongue
A Dutch vacation becomes a sinister social nightmare in the unsettling Shudder-bound thriller Speak No Evil.
Barbarian review: the less you know, the better
Zach Cregger's new horror film, Barbarian, is one of this year's most unpredictable movies. It hits theaters on Friday, September 9.
Pinocchio review: nothing new to see in wooden adaptation
Disney's live-action adaptation of Pinocchio doesn't offer anything fresh, only the same story through a new filter and a good performance by Tom Hanks.
Cobra Kai season 5 review: Crowded, but compelling, karate
Season 5 of Cobra Kai gives fans more of what they expect without changing the formula, and with plenty of familiar heroes and villains along the way.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review: perfection, precious
Amazon's The Rings of Power series lives up to the hype with episodes that wonderfully channel the scope, spectacle, and heart of The Lord of the Rings saga.
Who Invited Them review: mind games, murder, and mayhem
Duncan Birmingham's 'Who Invited Them' is a fun but imperfect twist on a standard home invasion thriller. It premieres on Shudder on September 1.
The Invitation review: All bark, no bite
Director Jessica M. Thompson's The Invitation fails to live up to its own spooky, bloody potential. It hits theaters on Friday, August 26.
Three Thousand Years of Longing review: George Miller takes a left turn off Fury Road
George Miller veers off Fury Road for the eccentric, romantic fable Three Thousand Years of Longing, starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton.
Me Time review: Netflix’s latest comedy falls apart
'Me Time' is another messy, lackluster Netflix original film. The Kevin Hart-led comedy premieres on the streaming service on Friday, August 26.
Lost Ollie review: An endearing fantasy adventure
Netflix's new children's miniseries, 'Lost Ollie,' is an endearingly heartfelt tearjerker. It premieres Wednesday, August 24 on the streaming platform.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law review: Green is good in the MCU
Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law delivers another win for the MCU with its humor, heart, and impressive performance from Tatiana Maslany.
Three Minutes: A Lengthening review: Haunting documentary about the Holocaust
Built around the only footage of a Polish town destroyed by the Nazis, Three Minutes: A Lengthening is at once a memorial, detective story, and gripping essay.
Bad Sisters review: Blood is thicker than murder in Apple TV+’s smart comic thriller
Apple TV+'s 'Bad Sisters' is a gripping, emotionally compelling, and shockingly funny thriller.
Spin Me Round review: a forgettable vacation comedy
Director Jeff Baena's Spin Me Round is a delightfully absurd but ultimately forgettable vacation comedy. It opens in theaters and on AMC+ on August 19.
The Undeclared War review: a cybersecurity thriller that never quite clicks
Peacock's spy drama The Undeclared War is an uneven, occasionally riveting espionage thriller with great performances from Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance.
Look Both Ways review: another forgettable Netflix original
Lili Reinhart's heartfelt lead performance in Look Both Ways isn't enough to save it from being another dull and forgettable Netflix original.
Emily the Criminal review: Aubrey Plaza scores as a gig-economy hustler
Aubrey Plaza is grippingly driven in the late-stage capitalism crime thriller Emily the Criminal.
Day Shift review: Jamie Foxx leads fangless vampire movie
Despite some entertaining elements, Jamie Foxx's vampire film Day Shift underwhelms with too few surprises, too many familiar pieces, and not enough Snoop Dogg.
A League of Their Own review: A worthwhile reimagining
Amazon's A League of Their Own is the rare TV reimagining that actually manages to feel necessary. It premieres Friday, August 12 on Prime Video.
The Sandman review: dreamy adaptation exceeds expectations
Decades of troubled development don't stop Netflix's The Sandman series from delivering an impressive adaptation of Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking comic book.
I Love My Dad review: Patton Oswalt in a catfish cringe comedy
Patton Oswalt plays a father who catfishes his son in the uncomfortable cringe comedy I Love My Dad.
Bodies Bodies Bodies review: a viciously funny horror comedy
Bodies Bodies Bodies is a viciously funny new horror comedy from A24 and director Halina Reijn. It hits theaters on Friday, August 5.
Bullet Train review: Brad Pitt shines in a jokey, stylish action film
Brad Pitt leads a star-powered cast of ruthless assassins in the jokey, stylish action blockbuster Bullet Train.
Prey review: a fresh spin on the Predator franchise
The best Predator film since the original, Prey delivers a tense, action-packed adventure that feels fresh and unique in the franchise.