Reha Adams 
Eddie Murphy has one of the most instantly recognizable comedic styles in Hollywood — fast-paced quips, sharp timing, and a gift for bouncing off a straight-faced character. Whether you know him as Donkey from Shrek or as Mushu in Disney’s Mulan, there’s no mistaking his voice, delivery, or charisma. Two major franchises helped cement that … Read more
Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman arrives as one of the stranger — and surprisingly tender — true-life crime films of 2025. Marketed as a crime-drama with a comic edge, the film stars Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Ranger who, in real life, became notorious for a string of rooftop McDonald’s robberies and for … Read more
A new action-comedy landed on Prime Video this week and—true to its title—turns an ordinary playdate into a full-blown survival movie. Playdate is a 2025 buddy action-comedy directed by Luke Greenfield (known for broad comic fare) and written by Neil Goldman. The film stars Kevin James as Brian Jennings, a recently laid-off accountant-turned-stay-at-home stepdad, opposite … Read more
Trap House is an action-thriller directed by Michael Dowse that mixes family drama with cartel violence. The film stars Dave Bautista as Ray Seale (an undercover DEA agent), with Jack Champion (Cody Seale), Sophia Lillis (Deni Matthews), Bobby Cannavale, Kate del Castillo, Whitney Peak, Tony Dalton, Inde Narvaez and others rounding out a large ensemble. … Read more
Eddington (2025) film—written and directed by Aster—premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival before releasing in U.S. theaters on July 18, 2025. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone in a story set during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in a fictional New Mexico town. The film blends neo-western energy, dark satire, … Read more
In theatres this week is Keeper, a tight, 99-minute psychological horror from director Osgood Perkins that stars Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland. Marketed as a haunted-cabin nightmare with a relationship at its core, the film follows Liz (Maslany) and Malcolm (Sutherland) who take a secluded anniversary trip to a remote cabin. When Malcolm abruptly returns … Read more
Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating film Frankenstein (2025) is a sweeping, gothic, based on a novel by Mary Shelley’s from 1818 that blends tragedy, spectacle and gruesome creature-making. The film is written and directed by del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in … Read more
Lead: Nuremberg, James Vanderbilt’s sweeping historical drama about the psychiatric examinations and trials of top Nazi leaders, is earning attention for powerful performances and for how directly it confronts the horrors of the Holocaust. The film does not shy away from archival images and scenes that many viewers will find upsetting; for that reason, the … Read more
When October rolls around, most streaming platforms push their scariest content to the top. But Disney Plus takes a different route—balancing spooky vibes with safety for all ages. From classic ghosts to magical pumpkins, Disney’s library of G-rated Halloween movies proves you don’t need gore or nightmares to have a fun night in. If you’re … Read more
Weapons — a tense horror-mystery that opened in summer 2025 — is earning attention not just for its puzzle-box plot but for how extreme some of its imagery is. Classification boards and major parents’ guides have given the film strong warnings: it carries an adult (R/18) style advisory because of bloody violence, body horror, language, … Read more