Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas deliver surprising chemistry in this heartfelt and energetic music-driven comedy. Featuring strong performances, emotional depth, and an excellent soundtrack, Power Ballad stands out as one of the year’s most enjoyable surprises. Read our full 4-star review.

The Mandalorian & Grogu delivers a fun, crowd-pleasing return to classic Star Wars storytelling, leaning heavily into Hutt lore, underworld politics, and the strong emotional bond between Din Djarin and Grogu.

A boring story and weightless fight scenes keep Mortal Kombat II from becoming big dumb fun. Die hard fans may have much more fun though

This has been one of my most anticipated films of the 2020s ever since it was announced. With so many biopics released over the years, I’ve always wondered—why hasn’t there been one about Michael Jackson? Well, that question has finally been answered. Michael is here, with real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the role of the icon himself. But does he deliver? And can the film live up to the massive legacy of Michael Jackson? Find out in my full review!

Hilarious, creative, inspiring, and overall sweet, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie is one of the best movies of the year, and a shining example of movie magic.

Ryan Gosling shines in a hilarious and emotional sci-fi adventure of hope and bravery

Our review of The Moment examines Charli XCX’s struggle with fame, burnout, and creative identity in a quietly compelling music documentary.

Big snake. Big camp. Mixed payoff. Anaconda is a self-aware creature feature that delivers fun performances and solid jungle atmosphere, even if its rushed finale leaves the bite feeling a little weak.

The Housemaid doesn’t reinvent the psychological thriller, but it doesn’t have to. This review explores how the film’s sharp pacing, controlled performances, and unsettling domestic tension elevate familiar genre elements into a consistently engaging experience, with standout work from Amanda Seyfried and a surprisingly grounded turn from Sydney Sweeney.

#Wicked: For Good is, well, good! But much like the musical’s first act, I still think the first film remains the stronger entry. That said, the cast, music, cinematography, and (mostly) the effects are phenomenal. A few story choices could have used more development to really land, but overall it’s a fitting conclusion. The cast and crew should be proud of what they created.

The adorable Indy gives one of the best performances of the year in one of the most unique entries in an already stacked year for horror.

Sentimental Value is a quietly devastating exploration of what happens when art, memory, and regret collide. Joachim Trier crafts one of his most intimate films yet, following a once-famous father trying to reconnect with the daughters he left behind in pursuit of his craft. The performances—from Stellan Skarsgård to Renate Reinsve—are layered with quiet emotion, while the film’s delicate cinematography mirrors the fragility of its characters. Trier refuses easy answers; instead, he offers a tender, deeply human portrait of how families fracture, heal, and ultimately rediscover one another. It’s a masterpiece that lingers long after the credits roll.

A new battle royale setting and great moments of action carry Netflix’s latest new show

Edgar Wright reimagines The Running Man with exhilarating purpose. His direction is a masterclass in tension and visual rhythm—long takes, kinetic camera work, and a dystopian world alive with movement and menace. Glen Powell’s grounded performance anchors the chaos, while Wright turns surveillance and spectacle into pure cinematic electricity.

Channing Tatum shines in Roofman, a funny, heartfelt true story about a man who robbed McDonald’s and hid inside a Toys “R” Us. Full of charm, humor, and unexpected heart — Roofman is one of 2025’s biggest surprises.

Dwayne Johnson reinvents himself in The Smashing Machine, shedding his blockbuster persona for a vulnerable, career-best performance. Emily Blunt matches him with brilliance in a heartbreaking drama from Benny Safdie that goes far beyond the MMA ring.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is a furious, timely, and star-powered ride. Leonardo DiCaprio anchors the chaos with a commanding performance, while Anderson’s script crackles with energy and sharp commentary on our current moment. Though the third act doesn’t fully deliver on the film’s promise, the journey remains a bold and thrilling reflection of our turbulent times. Read our review.

In our review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, we explore how Marvel’s First Family finally gets the adaptation they deserve — a character-driven story full of heart, chemistry, and cosmic stakes. With standout performances, especially from Vanessa Kirby, and a truly menacing Galactus, the film marks a confident new beginning for the franchise.

Set five years in the past, Eddington isn’t interested in subtlety—it’s bold, charged, and unapologetically political. Rather than focus on detailed backstories or emotional arcs, the film zeroes in on ideology. We learn more about the characters’ stances on COVID protocols, government mandates, and personal freedoms than we do about their histories or motivations. And somehow, that’s enough. In a world still reeling from the long-term effects of the pandemic, Eddington uses its western framework to dissect how fractured our perspectives became—and still are. Director Ari Aster leans into discomfort, making the absence of traditional character depth a statement in itself. The cast meets this challenge head-on, with Joaquin Phoenix delivering a nuanced performance as Joe Cross, a man who starts off as simply disgruntled and evolves into something far more dangerous. Pedro Pascal balances him out with quiet restraint as Ted Garcia, giving the film its emotional center, even as the plot spirals into darker territory. What begins as a political standoff subtly transforms into a moral reckoning, with echoes of Breaking Bad in its descent.