L.A. Times - Movie News

At Toronto, hunting for the next 'Obsession' on the banks of Lake Whatever

Amy Nicholson — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:42:18 GMT

Fewer big Hollywood movies seem to have been invited to the film festival this year, but there are still interesting and ambitious indies worth toasting.

Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Helen Mirren and more visit L.A. Times Studio at TIFF

Jason Armond — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:18:42 GMT

Stars and directors visit the L.A. Times Studio at RBC House during opening weekend at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Check back regularly for new additions.

Andrew Garfield gets medieval in 'The Uprising,' about a revolt that speaks to today

Katie Walsh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:02:29 GMT

The Peasant's Revolt of 1381 comes to jittery, explosive life courtesy filmmaker Paul Greengrass, who brings a modern camera style to the proceedings.

The vitality of a queer filmmaking pioneer comes to life in 'Barbara Forever'

Robert Abele — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:38:41 GMT

Coming out in the early 1970s after a failed marriage, Barbara Hammer brought her evolving identity to filmmaking, resulting in several groundbreaking works.

Witchy women cast another spell in 'Practical Magic 2,' for margarita-supplied fans only

Katie Walsh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:54:01 GMT

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite for a belated sequel that should swirl up the old feelings in '90s-nostalgic viewers.

'Hope' imports big-budget monster pandemonium from South Korea

Robert Abele — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:33:46 GMT

Filmmaker Na Hong-jin, an expert at mining the clash between high and low, makes a bid for James Cameron-like sci-fi laden with special effects.

A gorgeous must-see, the Watts-shot 'If I Go Will They Miss Me' is aglow with fantasy

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:18:14 GMT

Journalist-turned-filmmaker Walter Thompson-Hernandez won Sundance with a short that transplanted Greek mythology to Watts. Now it's a lyrical feature.

Commentary: Elon Musk threatens to sue over a new doc about him. But the film festival crowd loves it

Lorraine Ali — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk and Elizabeth Holmes are unwitting film fest stars as documentaries about problematic tech titans have dominated news coming out of prestigious film festivals.

9 movies that best capture the mood of 9/11

Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Twenty-five years on, our list of post-9/11 dramas includes 'Donnie Darko,' 'Munich' and 'The Dark Knight,' movies that evoke the uncertainty of the moment.

Commentary: In defense of political cinema

Matt Brennan — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT

It's hip to dismiss political films as a Woke 1.0 relic. But to do so overlooks the thrilling, genuinely thorny assertions contained in several of the season's best films.

Mr. T calls his Netflix documentary 'garbage'

Andrea Flores — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 23:59:35 GMT

A new Netflix documentary, which premiered Tuesday, tells the story of Mr. T, the celebrity bodyguard turned Hollywood actor. But the "Rocky III" star is not happy about his portrayal: 'That documentary pissed me off.'

Longtime film academy chief executive Bruce Davis dies at 83

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:30:35 GMT

Bruce Davis was Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO from 1989 to 2011, leading it through a sizable expansion of staff and setting up its film archive at the Pickford Center.

She won Hollywood's highest honor. So why was making her next film so hard?

Mark Olsen — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Five years after her Oscar-winning 'CODA,' filmmaker Siân Heder talks about 'Being Heumann,' her new movie opening Toronto, and how her life changed.

The 6 best movies we saw at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival

Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:32:44 GMT

Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.

A $4.76-billion summer put movie theaters back on track. Now comes the hard part

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's biggest summer box office ever, powered by "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has analysts betting on a $10-billion year.

What can a 'Star Wars' fan expect at the Lucas Museum? Vehicles, costumes and maybe some inspiration

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Star Wars' fans will find much to love, including costumes, props--and inspiration--at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti talk about the funniest scene you'll see in a movie this year

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Midway through Jesse Eisenberg's "The Debut," there's a scene that makes the audience go wild. Its actors sat down with us to discuss how they did it.

What happened inside Telluride's secret screening of Nathan Fielder's new Elizabeth Holmes documentary

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 07:00:18 GMT

'You Can See Everything,' co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, offers extraordinary access to the convicted Theranos founder before taking a reality-bending turn.

Can friendship survive the class war? South Korea's Oscar pick has an electrifying answer

Matt Brennan — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

In Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' a budding connection stumbles over the class divide. To capture it, Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong forged a sublime chemistry.

AI anxiety comes to Telluride, with Bill Gates sounding the alarm

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

At a festival built around the human touch, two events confronted the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, as Bill Gates warned "the aliens are here."

Andrew Scott knows a little about ghosts. His 'Elsinore' just swept into the Oscar race

Glenn Whipp — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:43:45 GMT

The 'Ripley' and 'All of Us Strangers' star steps up in a performance of depth as Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who took on Hamlet at the end of his life.

Commentary: 'Primetime' and Chris Hansen deserve each other

Matt Brennan — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A24's sweeps-ploitation drama may deflate the TV host's ego, but it's so in love with its protagonist it can't see he's the least compelling character in the movie.

Gory yet generic, 'Onslaught,' about a one-woman army, should be more fun than it is

Katie Walsh — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 18:51:48 GMT

Director Adam Wingard made his name with small-budget action-horror gems like "You're Next" and "The Guest," but his return to them is disappointing.

A notorious disaster still possesses its filmmaker in 'Boorman and the Devil'

Robert Abele — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 17:23:05 GMT

John Boorman was contracted by Warner Bros. to make a sequel to 'The Exorcist.' Even though the movie unraveled, he recounts the experience with pride.

Power and class collide on the golf course in the sly satire 'Filipiñana'

Robert Abele — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 17:13:55 GMT

Director and writer Rafael Manuel sets up his scabrous social comedy in the Philippines, where the wealthy play and young women serve as 'tee girls.'

Amelia Dimoldenberg closes up 'Chicken Shop Date' after 12 years: 'Time to move on'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:17:05 GMT

'Chicken Shop Date' host Amelia Dimoldenberg is ending her beloved celebrity interview series after more than a decade, making way for a new chapter.

Telluride Film Festival returns with a wide-ranging slate — and a secret premiere

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Colorado festival's 53rd edition will feature tributes to John Malkovich and Sandra Hüller, a strong documentary slate and a secret world premiere.

Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says

Ben Wieder — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.

In 'Mayday,' Ryan Reynolds finds his ultimate odd-couple match in Kenneth Branagh

Mary McNamara — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Apple TV's 'Mayday' mashes the Cold War with 'Top Gun' and every buddy adventure-comedy you've ever loved and serves it up with stars who appear to be having as much fun as audiences will.

'Rocky Horror' icon Tim Curry's cause of death revealed

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:42:05 GMT

The official cause of death for Tim Curry, the beloved actor known for roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It,' has been revealed. He died last week at 80.

In 'The Sun Never Sets,' dating in Alaska is messy but the views are gorgeous

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Former mumblecore auteur Joe Swanberg makes a welcome return in a shaggy, realistic rom-com about jealousy and poor judgment starring Dakota Fanning.

'Obsession' executive producer sues over her cut of the profits

Cerys Davies — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After Curry Barker's "Obsession" became one of the year's biggest box office stories, an executive producer on the indie horror movie is suing the production company behind it and its two co-founders, saying she was cut out of the profits.

Lawmakers patch a hole in California's film tax credit, for now

Cerys Davies, Wendy Lee — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 05:05:08 GMT

Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom implemented a new tax credit cap on corporations. Under a new bill, the state's indie filmmakers received an exemption due to ongoing efforts to revitalize the industry.

'Odyssey' scholar Emily Wilson is translating the epic, again. This time she's breaking the rules

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 01:32:07 GMT

'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson is taking another stab at the epic, this time as a translator who's thrown constraints to the wind.

The best movies, TV, books, arts and concerts to spice up fall

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:56:30 GMT

A look at our most anticipated picks for fall entertainment, from movies like "Wild Horse Nine" to "Digger" to "Sense and Sensibility," to new versions of "Pride and Prejudice" and "A Different World" on TV and books about Whitney Houston and Corman McCarthy.

How a bootlegging schemer launched the tiki movement from his tiny Hollywood bar

Todd Martens — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alex Lamb and Max Well co-directed 'The Donn of Tiki,' which tracks the mythic history of one of the tiki movement's most pivotal figures, Donn the Beachcomber.

The 17 fall movies we can't wait to see

Amy Nicholson, Mark Olsen, Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From a new "Resident Evil" reboot from the director of "Weapons" to Oscar contenders starring Mikey Madison and Tom Cruise, here are the movies we'll be at this fall.

After years of the snarky grind, 'Club Kid' feels transformative for Jordan Firstman

Joshua Rothkopf — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A real screenwriter and director emerges with his feature debut, a Cannes knockout coming from A24. But getting there required a pivot to the heart.

John Malkovich is still finding new ways to be John Malkovich

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At 72, John Malkovich is still working relentlessly, contemplating mortality and finding absurdity everywhere, from octopus attacks to the Oscars.

Naya Rivera's son, Josey Dorsey, will make acting debut in 'The Burning Valley'

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:50:59 GMT

Josey Dorsey, the 10-year-old son of Ryan Dorsey and the late Naya Rivera is making his film acting debut in 'The Burning Valley' alongside his father.

Tom Cruise announces sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with Anne Hathaway

Stacy Perman — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:09:12 GMT

Actor Tom Cruise announces a new "Days of Thunder" sequel 36 years after the original blockbuster

A group of queer friends hits the road in search of solidarity in 'Dreams in Nightmares'

Robert Abele — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:39:32 GMT

Shatara Michelle Ford, the indie filmmaker of 2019's rousingly received 'Test Pattern,' pushes into adventurous territory with a new drama about possibilities.

It's playtime, kids, but don't even think of escaping 'Buddy,' a twisted faux-'90s artifact

Robert Abele — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:44 GMT

Casper Kelly, the delightfully skewed sensibility behind Adult Swim's 'Too Many Cooks,' makes a first theatrical feature that feels like a broken time loop.

Things get rom-complicated in 'Finding Emily': Diverting, British and not quite 'Notting Hill'

Gary Goldstein — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:20:15 GMT

Though elevated by charming performances from co-leads Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice and a sterling pedigree in Working Title Films, this could use more pep.

Familiar to a fault, Ridley Scott's postapocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' finds the genre in need of new tricks

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A likable Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce star in Ridley Scott's lax adaptation of Peter Heller's poetic pandemic thriller.

'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' and the pipeline of YouTube fame to horror? Casper Kelly is way ahead of you

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

His 2014 earworm 'Too Many Cooks' defined a trajectory that's become fashionable. The Adult Swim veteran now has his first theatrical release, 'Buddy.'

Peter Cullen, actor who voiced Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Tracy Brown — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:34:09 GMT

Peter Cullen, the actor known for voicing Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' and Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh,' has died at age 85.

This Puerto Rican couple made history with their new anti-colonialist film, 'Esta Isla'

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:32:29 GMT

Released digitally on Tuesday, the award-winning film 'Esta Isla' is a politically charged, coming-of-age road-trip movie set in Puerto Rico. De Los interviews filmmakers Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero about the film's inception and historical context.

Samuel Monroe Jr., actor best known for 'Menace II Society' and 'The Players Club,' dies at 52

Alexandra Del Rosario, Emily St. Martin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:56:11 GMT

Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., who appeared in films 'Menace II Society' and 'The Players Club,' has died more than a year after contracting a meningitis infection. He was 52.

Adam Scott and Robert De Niro give heart to twisty crime thriller 'The Whisper Man'

Mary McNamara — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Whisper Man' is a jump-scare thriller haunted by many things, including the ineffable ties between parent and child.

'They're growing up — we're aging': Richard Linklater with 'Boyhood' 12 years behind him

Mark Olsen — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Texas-based filmmaker talks about his innovative film, shot over 12 years and co-starring Patricia Arquette, who won an Oscar for her performance.

She worked 'up until the day she died': Dolly Parton docuseries, biopic among planned projects

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:54:56 GMT

Dolly Parton's estate has announced a docuseries, biopic, TV shows, dolls, hotel, museum, coffee, Broadway musical and more projects that were planned before her death.

Appreciation: Tim Curry proudly gave us permission to let our freak flags fly

Steve Appleford — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:40:59 GMT

No one was ever bored watching Tim Curry onscreen. Our writer remembers speaking to him for the 50th anniversary of his most iconic hit, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'

Essay: My sister and I never got along. Tim Curry and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' changed that

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:43:29 GMT

As Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Tim Curry gave life to more than a creation named Rocky — he was the foundation of my friendship with my sister.

Fanged and funny, 'Coyote vs. Acme' gives audiences the last — and loudest — laugh

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:03:46 GMT

Dave Green's tone-perfect Looney Tunes resurrection combines classic cartoon stars with humans Will Forte and John Cena as combative lawyers in a case against Amazon — er, Acme.

Blake Lively awarded legal fees and costs in Justin Baldoni case

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:07:05 GMT

A federal judge awarded Lively about $407,000 after she sought roughly $8 million in attorneys' fees and court costs stemming from Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit.

Tim Curry, the versatile star turned pop culture icon with 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:17:52 GMT

Tim Curry, the beloved and versatile star who famously commanded attention as the seductive mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died. He was 80.

Commentary: In '9 to 5,' Dolly Parton shattered stereotypes and became an unexpected feminist icon

Mary McNamara — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There are a million and one reasons to love Dolly Parton but for women of a certain age, her role as Doralee in '9 to 5' tops the list.

Ridley Scott's new movie is about the end of the world, but he's far from done

Emily Zemler — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The director of 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Gladiator' and the new postapocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' turns his eye toward AI, global warming and kindness.

They uncrushed 'Coyote vs. Acme' from a falling anvil and lived to tell about it

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The live-action-animation hybrid is subversive and fun. Maybe that's why it ran afoul of Warner Bros. Will Forte and director Dave Green tell the tale.

Dolly Parton remembered: Tributes from Hollywood to D.C. show her boundless legacy

Alexandra Del Rosario, Andrea Flores — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:29:29 GMT

Dolly Parton's death has left the music, film and television worlds reeling, with stars and luminaries across those industries and more paying tribute to the beloved entertainer's life and legacy.

Michael Wright, actor known for 'The Five Heartbeats,' 'Sugarhill' and 'Oz,' dies at 70

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:25:12 GMT

Michael Wright, an actor who trained with Lee Strasberg and starred in cult classic films "The Five Heartbeats" and "Sugarhill," as well as the groundbreaking prestige prison drama "Oz," has died.

Bunny Levine, 'Gilmore Girls' and 'La La Land' actor, dies at 97

Andrea Flores — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:08:33 GMT

With more than 100 credits to her name, Bunny Levine considered herself one of "the most energetic and agile" older actors around.

'Yellowstone' copyright lawsuit accuses Taylor Sheridan of stealing show's concept

Mark Olsen — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:09 GMT

A federal lawsuit claims that Taylor Sheridan stole the idea for 'Yellowstone' from a pitch sent to his representatives in 2016.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II addresses 'Wonder Man' cancellation: 'The optics are obvious'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:13 GMT

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says 'the optics are obvious' given Marvel's recent track record on Black actor-led projects like 'Wonder Man' and 'Blade.'

Hoping to do some good in Gaza, the subjects of 'American Doctor' keep frustration in check

Tim Grierson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:24 GMT

Three doctors treat war casualties while speaking forcefully — and fearlessly — about the human tragedy unfolding on the ground with no end in sight.

Frustrated friends cut loose by the rude-comedy playbook in 'Spa Weekend'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:11 GMT

A quartet of comedy experts runs rings around an exhausted screenplay set at a wellness retreat that pays lip service to actual female liberation.

Exclusive: Mel Brooks programs his 20 favorite films at American Cinematheque. Read the list

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

To mark Mel Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque asked the comedy icon to program a series of his favorite films. His 20 picks range from Chaplin and Hitchcock to "Dolemite Is My Name."

Where do horror franchises go to die? 'Insidious: Out of the Further' offers a clue

Tim Grierson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If we're lucky, the long-running spook series of red-faced demons and diminishing returns will be out of the further (sequels).

All aboard 'Mutiny' for an ocean of carnage and a puddle of originality

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jason Statham's charm is lost at sea in this rote and lazy action-thriller from the director of Gerard Butler's 'Plane' about a bodyguard on a cargo ship.

Sandra Bullock says she 'wasn't allowed to speak about' late partner Bryan Randall's ALS battle

Tracy Brown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:21:56 GMT

Sandra Bullock opened up about late partner Bryan Randall's request to keep his ALS diagnosis a secret: 'He asked me not to share ... and it isolated me.'

When Ridley Scott goes small: 7 movies that reveal another side of the master of spectacle

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The director is known for films like 'Alien' and 'Gladiator.' But these seven movies — and his new 'The Dog Stars' — show what he can do in an intimate register.

Why are filmmakers returning to VistaVision? The Academy Museum lets you see for yourself

Mark Olsen — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new series at the Academy Museum celebrates the shooting and projection process once thought obsolete, but recently revived by many leading filmmakers.

'Oppenheimer's' David Krumholtz clarifies he is not 'retiring' or 'quitting' his acting career

Tracy Brown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:39:31 GMT

David Krumholz has clarified his recent remarks about stepping away from acting: "I never used the word 'retiring' or 'quitting.'"

Inventive and inspiring, 'It Ends' brings 'Backrooms' into the backwoods

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:46:40 GMT

It's been a standout summer for young directors and fresh ensembles. Make way for Alexander Ullom's otherworldly debut about the longest road trip ever.

Commentary: By speaking her truth, Hayden Panettiere broke the silence around postpartum depression

Mary McNamara — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The legacy of Hayden Panettiere should not be defined by her tragic death at 36, but by her brave attempt to help millions of women.

David Lynch's L.A.: The landmarks, diners and hideaways that invigorated him

Amanda Karkoutly — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The late filmmaker made the city his creative canvas. Revisit his favorite spots — and get a glimpse into his magical world.

Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' gets official release date from Marvel

Tracy Brown — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:17:56 GMT

Marvel Studios' 'Ghost Rider' reboot, starring Ryan Gosling as the fiery supernatural motorcyclist, will hit theaters July 28, 2028.

Hayden Panettiere: 6 essential performances, from 'Nashville' singer to 'Scream' sleuth

Alexandra Del Rosario, Greg Braxton, Maira Garcia, Jevon Phillips — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:16:12 GMT

The actor, who died Sunday at 36, began her acting career at an early age with memorable roles in 'Remember the Titans,' 'Heroes' and the video game franchise 'Kingdom Hearts.'

Marvel unveils 'X-Men' cast at D23, where Disney reveals its future leans on its past

Tracy Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:22 GMT

The biggest announcements and takeaways from Disney's D23 showcase on upcoming film and TV projects from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more.

'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death

Carlos De Loera — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:03:10 GMT

The family of Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect following the "Revenge of the Nerds" actor's passing in February.

Will Poulter plays a shaken man combating drug addiction in the empathetic 'Union County'

Robert Abele — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A docu-fictional hybrid peopled with real-life users in recovery, Adam Meeks' drama has a bone-deep authenticity and honesty to it that can't be faked.

'The Rivals of Amziah King' is a honey-tinged slice of quirky Southern pulp

Katie Walsh — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matthew McConaughey reminds us of his Southern-fried charms and depths as a beekeeper and musician, one with his own personal sense of justice.

In 'Late Fame,' a forgotten poet is rediscovered by fans, who upend his life

Gary Goldstein — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Willem Dafoe plays an unassuming New York postal worker whose '70s-era publishing success was quickly dimmed — that is until Greta Lee enters the picture.

'The Wrong Girls' is the summer's most gloriously stupid stoner comedy

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:25 GMT

The slacker comedy stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as baked roommates in trouble. Directed by Dylan Meyer, it doesn't blaze new trails — but who cares?

'Don't Say Good Luck' showcases Sunny Sandler, but Melanie Lynskey makes it shine

Mary McNamara — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a landscape littered with teenage dysfunction, Netflix's 'Don't Say Good Luck' is a moving argument for aspirational television.

They made a stoner comedy together. Kristen Stewart needs a joint to talk about how deep it is

Mark Olsen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:49:53 GMT

Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat and Dylan Meyer discuss 'The Wrong Girls' and the important things in life: weed, female friendship and cats.

Wife finds a way in the Spielberg-poached dino-mayhem of 'The End of Oak Street'

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:40 GMT

Indie auteur David Robert Mitchell of "It Follows" drops his own signature for an '80s-style family adventure, zapping dinosaurs into a idyllic suburb.

His specialty was adultery, murder and erotic thrills. When will Adrian Lyne get his respect?

Mark Olsen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Three screenings showcase the director's stylish, morally complicated work: 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Unfaithful' and the theatrical premiere of 'Deep Water.'

Reggie Bannister, star of 'Phantasm' cult film franchise, dies at 80

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:01:34 GMT

Actor Reggie Bannister, known for starring in the 'Phantasm' horror film franchise, died Sunday at age 80, his wife announced. 'He's no longer in pain,' she wrote.

Why the facts of Anthony Bourdain's life were less relevant to his biopic makers than emotional truth

Laurie Ochoa — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Yes, the director and writers of 'Tony' know that many moments in their Anthony Bourdain biopic didn't actually happen. They were looking for a larger truth.

The celebrity documentary boom, explained

Gary Goldstein — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Popular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.

This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:44:09 GMT

Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.

It's nonstop gore (and a bit of brain freeze) in Eli Roth's splatter-happy 'Ice Cream Man'

Robert Abele — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The filmmaker of 'Hostel' and 'Thanksgiving' serves up evil kids and an FX-heavy showcase with all the sprinkles but none of the smarts of 'Weapons.'

Crude cops go on another misadventure tinged with middle-aged anxiety in 'Super Troopers 3'

Robert Abele — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Was a second sequel necessary? Wrong question, bro. Broken Lizard's longest-running franchise delivers the mediocrity its fans are expecting, even enjoy.

Marvel has reportedly found its new Cyclops. 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor lands 'X-Men' role

Tracy Brown — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 22:24:26 GMT

'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor is reportedly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Cyclops/Scott Summers in the upcoming 'X-Men' movie.

Dystopian rom-com 'One Night Only' bans sex and general plot coherence

Katie Walsh — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:20:58 GMT

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner do what they can to distract us from thinking too hard about the setup. There's still a bad aftertaste.