Episodes
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Queen at Sea,’ ‘Who Killed Alex Odeh?’
Forty-one years ago, a pipe bomb went off at the office of a Palestinian-American activist named Alex Odeh. Odeh, a father of three, was killed in the seemingly targeted assasination. Decades later, the FBI still has not determined who was behind the attack. In Who Killed Alex Odeh?, two…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Wicker,' 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem'
In 1972, filmmaker William Greaves gathered surviving members of the Harlem Renaissance at Duke Ellington’s townhouse for cocktails and debate. They reminisced about the movement they built and argued over its meaning as Greaves recorded everything. It was never released — Greaves died in 2014...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'You Can See Everything,' 'Street Fighter'
Disgraced tech CEO Elizabeth Holmes has made a few curious decisions throughout her life. The most perplexing may be inviting absurdist comedian Nathan Fielder to make a documentary about her in the 34 days before she went to prison for defrauding investors. Film critic Tim Grierson says the…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Social Reckoning,' 'Musk'
Billionaire tech CEOs are villainized in two big releases this week: The Social Reckoning, a dramatization of Mark Zuckerberg’s showdown with a Facebook whistleblower, and Musk, a documentary about Elon Musk. Critics Amy Nicholson and Katie Walsh say that the films, while informative, turn...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Digger,' 'Verity'
It took world-class makeup and prosthetics to turn Tom Cruise into Digger Rockwell, the titular star of Alejandro Iñáritu’s climate apocalypse satire Digger – even though Rockwell happens to be roughly as old as Cruise is in real life. The actor’s dramatic physical transformation is one of many...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Primetime,' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'
NBC’s hidden camera series, To Catch a Predator, transfixed audiences in the early 2000s. Host Chris Hansen baited suspected child predators with actors playing minors, then intervened at the last second with police. A new film, Primetime, asks whether this was moral. “After the screening, I...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The History of Concrete,' 'Resident Evil'
What do you know about concrete? Not much, reckons John Wilson, the deliciously awkward filmmaker behind the HBO series How To with John Wilson. That show is an exercise in misdirection: each episode begins as a tutorial, narrated by Wilson, on how to complete a certain task — before meandering...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Hope,’ ‘Practical Magic 2’
There’s no outrunning it. Anyone writing a monster movie must eventually decide whether or not they’re going to show their monster. As Steven Spielberg demonstrated in Jaws, it’s usually more frightening to hide the face of the beast. But if the credits roll and it’s still hidden, the audience is...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Teenage Wasteland,’ ‘The Sun Never Sets’
Forget “6-7.” In 1990s Middletown, New York, a high school class figured out how to really drive the adults crazy: exposing a toxic waste scandal in their backyard. A new documentary, Teenage Wasteland, tells the true story of a group of students that stumbled onto a major scoop. To uncover the...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ ‘Idiots,’ ‘Buddy’
After decades of unsuccessful attempts to catch Roadrunner using anvils, jet packs, and rockets strapped to roller skates, Wile E. Coyote (caninus litigious) has a new weapon in his arsenal: #BigLaw. But Mr. Coyote is now directing his ire toward the Acme Corporation, which manufactures said...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Insidious: Out of The Further,’ ‘It Ends’
It’s rarely a good sign if you’ve devoted hours to a horror franchise and you still aren’t sure what it’s about. But film critic Alonso Duralde gave it a try with Insidious: Out of The Further. “I’ve seen five of the six Insidious movies, and I feel like I still couldn’t pass a pop quiz about…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Wrong Girls,' 'The End of Oak Street'
There are a few indispensable ingredients in any stoner flick worth its weight in weed. After drug-addled antics, the most important ingredient could be the friends we made along the way. Cheech and Chong. The Dude and Walter. Harold and Kumar. Stoner comedies seem to always follow a pair of...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Tony,' 'One Night Only'
Anthony Bourdain swears that he used to be unlikeable. That’s hard to believe for many fans of the late celebrity chef, but he wrote frankly about that period of his life in his best-selling memoir, Kitchen Confidential. The biopic Tony looks at the year he spent in Provincetown, Massachusetts,...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'I Want Your Sex,' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Gregg Araki is one of the most important directors in the New Queer Cinema, the 1990s film movement that put daring and dark LGBTQ stories onscreen and produced household names like Gus Van Sant and Todd Haynes. Araki’s movies The Living End and Doom Generation followed cynical queer teenagers as...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,' 'Motor City'
Luis Valdez is widely known as the Godfather of Chicano theater. He directed the 1987 movie 'La Bamba' and the 1981 film 'Zoot Suit.' But Valdez also founded El Teatro Campesino, the in-house theater troupe for the United Farm Workers. His life is now the subject of a new documentary, ‘American...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’
'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? “If you're going to make a film about that work … it has to have such scale and it absolutely does,” says film...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Moana,' 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn'
'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...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Minions and Monsters,’ ‘Enola Holmes 3’
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…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Jackass: Best and Last,' 'The Invite,' 'Supergirl'
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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Toy Story 5,' 'Leviticus'
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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Disclosure Day,' 'Find Your Friends'
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...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Masters of the Universe,' 'Scary Movie'
'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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Pressure,' 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad'
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...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' 'I Love Boosters'
'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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Is God Is,' 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' 'Decorado'
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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),' 'Sheep Detectives'
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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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘Hokum’
'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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Michael,' 'Blue Heron'
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...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Erupcja,’ ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’
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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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Exit 8,’ ‘Faces of Death’
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...
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WEEKEND FILM REVIEWS: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie', 'The Drama', 'Yes'
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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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Forbidden Fruits,' 'They Will Kill You'
In 'Forbidden Fruits,' a new hire at a mall store joins a secret witch cult run by her co-workers. The film is part 'Mean Girls,' part satire on faux feminist sisterhood, and part horror. Does it work? Film critics Christy Lemire and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with 'They Will…
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'
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,'…
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Undertone,’ 'Slanted,’ 'Reminders of Him’
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...
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘The Bride!’
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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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Scream 7,’ ‘Dreams’
The 'Scream' franchise started 30 years ago as a clever take on horror movies, but the latest sequel just isn’t that interesting. Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review 'Scream 7,' 'Dreams,' 'A Body to Live In,' and 'Space Cowboy.'
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'How to Make a Killing,' 'Kokuho'
Film critics Tim Grierson and Jourdain Searles review How to Make a Killing, Midwinter Break, Redux Redux, and Kokuho.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Wuthering Heights,' 'Crime 101'
Is Wuthering Heights worthy of your Valentine's Day weekend plans? Film critics William Bibbiani and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with Crime 101, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, and By Design.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Pillion,' 'Dracula'
Film critics Alison Wilmore and Alissa Wilkinson review Dracula, Pillion, A Useful Ghost and The President’s Cake.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Send Help,' 'The Moment'
Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review the dark comedy Send Help, Charli XCX’s highly anticipated mockumentary The Moment, the European thriller Islands, and the Columbian fable A Poet.
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Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Arco,’ ‘Sound of Falling’
The animated sci-fi film Arco tells the story of a boy from a peaceful future who travels back in time to the year 2075 to find a world in danger. Critics Shawn Edwards and Witney Seibold review the Oscar nominated movie. Plus: H Is for Hawk starring Claire Foy, the AI thriller Mercy, and the...
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Weekend Film Reviews: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' 'Night Patrol'
Ralph Fiennes returns as Dr. Ian Kelson in the brutally gory 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. It's the latest installment in the post-apocalyptic 28 Days Later franchise. Film critics Amy Nicholson and Christy Lemire both agree it's not for the squeamish. The pair also review Night Patrol, a…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Greenland 2: Migration,' 'Primate'
Gerard Butler returns to a post apocalyptic world in Greenland 2: Migration as a dad on a mission to protect his family. The first film came out in 2020 during COVID. Was the sequel worth the wait? Film critics Tim Grierson and Witney Seibold review the film along with Primate, Dead Man’s Wire…
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Marty Supreme,' 'Song Sung Blue'
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in Song Sung Blue as two down on their luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde both agree even if you don't care about the music, you just might get swept away. The duo also review Marty Supreme starring...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Housemaid,' 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, has it all. Hunky husband, hot maid, and an unhinged wife. What could possibly go wrong? Film critics Monica Castillo and Katie Walsh review the new thriller from director Paul Feig. Plus: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Is This Thing On? and The...
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Dust Bunny,' 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'
Dust Bunny, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, is billed as a family-friendly horror movie...if that's even a thing. Film critics Shawn Edwards and Alison Willmore share their take on the movie along with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Ella McCay, and Scarlet.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' 'The Chronology of Water'
Film critics Witney Seibold and Tim Grierson review the latest releases: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, The Chronology of Water, The Secret Agent, and Fackham Hall.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Hamnet,' 'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions'
Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review Hamnet, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, The Things You Kill, and Palestine 36.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Rental Family'
Film critics Amy Nicholson and William Bibbiani review Wicked: For Good, Sisu: Road to Revenge, Rental Family, and Reflection in a Dead Diamond.
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Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Running Man,' 'Jay Kelly,' 'Sirāt'
A new Noah Baumbach movie tries to channel Federico Fellini with a story about an aging movie star questioning his life choices.