Weekend Film Reviews

Weekend Film Reviews

The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.

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July 17, 2026 17 mins

'The Odyssey' discourse has been hard to escape ever since the cast was first announced early 2025. The film finally hits theaters this weekend, but does it live up to Homer’s epic poem? &ldquo...

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'Moana' is the latest Disney movie to get the live-action treatment. Unfortunately, everything about the remake “feels artificial” for our film critics Witney Seibold and Katie Walsh. The pair also share their reviews of 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn,' and 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.'

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The Minions franchise keeps growing with its latest installment Minions and Monsters. The film follows the yellow friends as they try to make a monster movie with real monsters. Chaos ensues, but is it a hit? Film critics Christy Lemire and William Bibbiani share their review. Plus: Enola Holmes 3, Young Washington, and Romeria.

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Johnny Knoxville and his band of misfits return to the big screen for one more round of gross and outrageous stunts in 'Jackass: Best and Last.' Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and Amy Nicholson review the fifth and last film in the series. Plus: 'Supergirl,' 'The Invite,' and 'Maddie’s Secret.'

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Move over, Evil Emperor Zurg, Sworn Enemy of The Galactic Alliance. The latest Toy Story villain is an electronic tablet stealing a child's attention from her toys.

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In Disclosure Day, a government whistleblower and a local journalist race to expose the existence of aliens and the conspiracy to cover it up. Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX4 News in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association, calls this the third act in Spielberg's “space invaders” trilogy, dating back to Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.: The Extra Terre...

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'Masters of the Universe' is Mattel’s latest adaptation. The company is banking on the film to be a big hit like 'Barbie,' but critics Alison Willmore and Tim Grierson say He-Man’s return is a big mess. Plus 'Scary Movie,' 'Carolina Caroline,' and 'The Currents.'

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The new World War II movie 'Pressure' tells the true, but not well known story of a British meteorologist who tries to predict the weather ahead of D-Day and warns Eisenhower of a pending storm. Does it add anything to the World War II film canon or is it a bust? Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White share their review. Plus, 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad,' and 'The Last Viking.'

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'The Mandolorian and Grogu' is the first 'Star Wars' film in seven years to play in theaters. Will Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) be enough to pull in audiences? Film critics Shawn Edwards and Katie Walsh review the film. Plus 'Saccharine', 'I Love Boosters,' and 'Tuner.'

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In the new film 'Is God Is,' two sisters are sent by their mother on a mission to kill their abusive father. Film critics Witney Seibold and William Bibbiani dub the directorial debut from Aleshea Harris "bold and exciting." Plus: 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' 'Decorado,' and 'Obsession.'

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Angelica Jade Bastién and Alissa Wilkinson review 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),' 'Sheep Detectives,' 'Maintenance Artist,' and 'Mortal Kombat 2.'

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'The Devil Wears Prada' hit theaters 20 years ago and the sequel is finally here. Does it still capture the magic that made the first movie so iconic? Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review the film along with 'Hokum,' 'The School Duel' and 'Two Pianos.'

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The new Michael Jackson biopic follows the pop superstar from his youth until his late ‘80s tour for his hit album, “Bad.” Michael’s family and his estate were heavily involved in making the film and the King of Pop is even played by his real-life nephew, Jafaar Jackson. Tim Grierson and Christy Lemire share their verdict on the film. Plus: 'I Swear,' 'Blue Heron,' and 'Over Your Dead Body.'

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In the new drama ‘Erupcja,’ Bethany (played by Charli XCX) breaks away from her boyfriend’s romantic vacation plans to reunite with an old friend. Sapphic chaos ensues. Film critics Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' 'Normal,' and 'Mother Mary.'

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What if you were stuck in an endless subway tunnel with no clear way out? That’s the premise of the new liminal horror movie ‘Exit 8.’ Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and William Bibbiani review the film calling it the “best video game adaptation,” full stop. Plus 'Faces of Death,' 'The Christophers,' and 'Hamlet.'

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Film critics Tim Grierson and Shawn Edwards review the latest releases: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, Yes, and Kontinental ‘25.

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In 'Forbidden Fruits,' a new hire at a mall store joins a secret witch cult run by her co-wor...

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In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher who travels to space to stop an alien microorganism from consuming the sun. Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde review the sci-fi flick based on Andy Weir’s best selling novel. Plus: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,' 'Late Shift,' and 'Miroirs No. 3.' 

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In A24’s ‘Undertone’ a paranormal podcast host receives ten creepy recordings from an anonymous source. Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and William Bibbiani review the new horror film along with 'Reminders of Him' and 'Slanted.' 

Plus, the two share their take on who will win Best Picture at the Oscars this weekend. 

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Flying sharks, animal kings, pond rules. The new animated Pixar film ‘Hoppers’ channels Looney Tunes energy. Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with ‘The Bride!’, ‘Dolly,’ and ‘Heel.’  

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