Nia DaCosta’s Romance, Comedy Hedda, a bold re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler starring Tessa Thompson, opened in select U.S. cinemas on October 22, 2025, and began streaming on Prime Video on October 29. The film recasts the 19th-century drama in a lush, 1950s England setting and leans into queer themes, guns, and psychological manipulation … Read more
Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy, action, crime film One Battle After Another landed in theaters in late September 2025 as an ambitious, big-budget action-thriller with an arthouse soul. The movie — written and directed by Anderson and anchored by Leonardo DiCaprio as an ex-revolutionary trying to rescue his daughter — has earned raves from critics … Read more
Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite arrived this month as a Netflix event movie that refuses to be comfortably categorized. The film—an ensemble, White House–set thriller about a single, unattributed missile on a collision course with the United States—plays like a real-time moral pressure test: seconds count, authority clashes, and the camera stays tight on … Read more
In a year crowded with high-concept films and headline-grabbing performances, Bugonia — the new dark sci-fi satire from Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons — has become one of the most talked-about releases of 2025. The film premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival and opened in U.S. cinemas in late October. … Read more
In a marked shift from his blockbuster persona, Dwayne Johnson takes on the complex role of Mark Kerr—famed mixed‐martial-arts fighter turned troubled icon—in the biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie and released by A24 on October 3 2025. The film debuted to strong critical buzz—especially around Johnson’s performance—and grapples … Read more
The chilling handset is ringing once more: the horror sequel The Black Phone 2 arrives this October, and it brings with it questions about who should watch it, how the storyline builds on its predecessor, and how families can decide whether it’s appropriate for younger viewers. Four years after the events of the original film … Read more
Ever since Eyes Wide Shut hit theaters in July 1999, Stanley Kubrick’s final film has been talked about for its dreamlike pacing, shadowy rituals, and exploration of marriage, jealousy, and desire. But this isn’t a movie for everyone. If you’re wondering whether Eyes Wide Shut is right for you—or your teenager—there are some things to … Read more
When investigative journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock (Keira Knightley) boards the luxury cruise ship Aurora Borealis, she expects comfort, champagne, and the kind of serene escape only the world’s wealthiest can afford. What she doesn’t expect is to witness a terrifying crime — one that no one else seems to acknowledge. This is the chilling premise … Read more
Thirty years have passed since Edward Burns’s The Brothers McMullen captured hearts with its intimate portrait of love, faith, and family. This autumn, Burns brings audiences The Family McMullen, a sequel that swaps youthful romantic uncertainty for the deeper tensions of midlife, legacy, and second chances. With its R-rating (for language) by the MPA, the … Read more
You’re browsing through a list of new releases and notice that one of them — maybe Oppenheimer or Joker — carries an R rating. You pause and wonder: “What does R-rated actually mean, and is it ever okay for older teens to watch?” Many parents see “R” and automatically assume “inappropriate.” But the truth is … Read more