‘Omaha’ Review: Right Road, Wrong Destination
‘Omaha,’ directed by Cole Webley and written by Robert Machoian, is a stark American road movie about a single father, his two children, and their dog traveling toward Nebraska after the mother’s death. While the film builds a classic, expansive landscape and strong performances, its narrative takes an abrupt, text‑driven turn at the titular destination that leaves the story’s meaning ambiguous. Critics argue the ending feels unearned and confounding, undermining the emotional weight accumulated throughout the journey. The review highlights the tension between the film’s visual craftsmanship and its puzzling conclusion.
4 Takeaways From ‘Lorne,’ the Movie About Lorne Michaels and ‘S.N.L.’
The new documentary "Lorne," directed by Oscar‑winner Morgan Neville, offers an unprecedented look inside the world of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Neville spent more than two years waiting backstage to capture candid moments, from Michaels’s 112 individual Emmy...
‘Funny Pages,’ ‘BlackBerry’ and More Streaming Gems
The latest streaming roundup spotlights under‑the‑radar indie titles, led by Owen Kline’s debut feature Funny Pages on Amazon Prime Video. Produced by the Safdie brothers, the film blends dark comedy with a chaotic portrait of a high‑schooler chasing a comic‑book...
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a Spooky, Tangled Thriller
The New York Times review spotlights "Mother Mary," a new thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film weaves supernatural suspense with a tangled psychological plot, positioning the two leads as the central draw. Critics note the movie’s atmospheric...
‘Half Man,’ and 5 More Things to Watch on TV This Week
HBO is launching the new series "Half Man," starring Richard Gadd, which delves into the complexities of long‑standing male friendships. The six‑episode season will debut Thursday at 9 p.m. and will run weekly. Meanwhile, The CW revives "Sullivan’s Crossing" for a...
‘Thrash’ and Other Action Movies to Stream Now
Netflix has added the pulpy shark thriller “Thrash” to its streaming lineup, joining a slate of action titles that cater to niche audiences. The film, set in a hurricane‑ravaged South Carolina town, weaves multiple character arcs with high‑budget water and...
‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ Digs Into Cryptocurrency
Ben McKenzie’s new documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” offers a clear, beginner‑friendly look at cryptocurrency’s volatile world. The film follows McKenzie’s 2022 investigative tour—from El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment to a pre‑collapse interview with FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried. It...
Five Free Movies to Stream Now
A new roundup highlights five paranoia‑themed movies now streaming for free on ad‑supported services. The selection includes Todd Haynes’s 1995 drama “Safe,” Brian De Palma’s “Blow Out,” and titles from Alan J. Pakula’s Paranoia Trilogy, each reflecting the era’s lingering...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Is Out. Wait, Who’s Lee Cronin?
Lee Cronin, the Irish director behind A24’s folk‑horror hit “The Hole in the Ground,” is now attached to Universal’s latest “Mummy” installment, titled “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.” The film follows an American girl abducted in Cairo who returns eight years...
‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Review: Growing Up Unexpectedly
“Mad Bills to Pay,” directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas, is a Bronx‑set indie comedy‑drama that follows 19‑year‑old Rico (Juan Collado) as he hustles bootleg cocktails on Orchard Beach. The film captures his carefree summer of vending quirky drinks like Pikachu Lemonheads...
‘No Picnic’ Is a Walk Down Mean Street Memory Lane
Philip Hartman's 1985 indie film No Picnic, recently restored by MoMA, is returning to New York screens at Film Forum through April 23. The black‑and‑white portrait follows Mac Cohen, a struggling musician caught in a two‑year rent strike in the...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Fresh From the Sarcophagus
Lee Cronin’s new horror film “The Mummy” reimagines the classic monster with a demonic‑possession twist, following an American couple whose daughter returns eight years after a plane crash, scarred and malevolent. The movie, starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa and newcomer Natalie Grace,...
‘Normal’ Review: This Town Is Anything But
Bob Odenkirk headlines the new action‑thriller “Normal,” released April 16, 2026, after his breakout performances in the “Nobody” series. The screenplay is penned by Derek Kolstad, the creator of the “Nobody” and “John Wick” franchises, promising high‑octane set‑pieces. Director Ben Wheatley brings his...
‘Eagles of the Republic’ Review: How Authoritarians Clip Wings
Tarik Saleh’s new thriller “Eagles of the Republic” examines how authoritarian regimes co‑opt celebrities for propaganda. The film follows Egyptian megastar George Fahmy, played by Fares Fares, as he is pressured by President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi’s security apparatus to portray the...
‘Amrum’ Review: A Moral Awakening
“Amrum” is a World War II-era drama set on a remote German island, directed by Fatih Akin and starring Diane Kruger, Jasper Billerbeck, and Laura Tonke. The film, based on co‑screenwriter Hark Bohm’s childhood recollections, follows 12‑year‑old Nanning’s quest to gather ingredients for white bread...
Why Does the “Rocky” Statue Draw Crowds? This Show Investigates.
The bronze Rocky statue outside Philadelphia’s Museum of Art, originally a prop for Rocky III, has become a cultural landmark drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The iconic “Rocky steps” are now a top tourist attraction, comparable to the...
How Do You Make a Medieval Film on a Shoestring Budget?
Brooklyn filmmaker Caroline Golum financed her second feature, “Revelations of Divine Love,” about 14th‑century mystic Julian of Norwich, using a Kickstarter campaign and her own credit card. Operating on a shoestring budget—under $100,000—she shot the period drama in Queens, repurposing...
A Cartier Design Worn by Grace Kelly Evolves Into a Timepiece
Cartier has transformed Jeanne Toussaint’s 1930s Grain de Café coffee‑bean motif into a new luxury watch, echoing the design Grace Kelly famously wore while promoting “High Society.” The timepiece, featuring flat oval beads and diamond‑tipped petals, will debut at the Watches...
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Discuss Their Pairing in ‘The Christophers’
Veteran actor Ian McKellen (86) teams with multihyphenate Michaela Coel (38) in Steven Soderbergh’s new film “The Christophers.” The plot follows McKellen’s once‑celebrated artist Julian Sklar and Coel’s art‑restorer Lori Butler as they finish hidden canvases to sell after his...
Movie Review: You, Me & Tuscany
The New York Times’ Alissa Wilkinson reviews the new romance‑drama "You, Me & Tuscany," a Netflix‑released feature that follows a divorced couple who reunite in the Tuscan countryside to settle a family estate. Wilkinson praises the film’s sun‑drenched cinematography and...
Exercise Used to Bore Bob Odenkirk. Now He’s Doing Stunts.
Bob Odenkirk, famed for "Better Call Saul," headlines his third action movie, "Normal," released on April 11, 2026. He says the film’s intense stunt work lets him vent anger stemming from a past home break‑in. In the picture, Odenkirk plays Sheriff Ulysses,...
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times roundup spotlights five new science‑fiction titles now streaming, led by the time‑travel comedy “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” on Hulu and a grief‑driven multiverse thriller starring Michaela McManus. Both films mix genre conventions—organized‑crime tropes with...
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest animated entry in the long‑running franchise, debuted in 2024 and is now streaming on Disney+. The film follows science teacher Gary and the Spengler family as they battle an ancient ice‑age monster threatening Manhattan. Original...
Cannes Film Festival Lineup Spotlights Almodóvar and Other Heavyweights
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will showcase 21 films, with a lineup dominated by auteur directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Pawel Pawlikowski, Asghar Farhadi and Andrey Zvyagintsev. Only one American filmmaker, Ira Sachs, is in the competition, while other U.S....
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Review: Love in the Italian Countryside
Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany” pairs Halle Bailey with Regé‑Jean Page in a sun‑drenched Italian setting. The film follows culinary‑school dropout Anna, played by Bailey, who lands a summer in Tuscany after a chance encounter with jet‑setter Matteo....
‘Hamlet’ Review: (In)action Hero
Aneil Karia’s new film Hamlet, scripted by Michael Lesslie and starring Riz Ahmed, reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy in a contemporary London setting. The adaptation places Hamlet behind the wheel of a car, using mobile camerawork and a streamlined script to heighten tension. The...
‘The Travel Companion’ Review: Friendship, Insecurely Fastened
The Travel Companion, directed by Alex Mallis and Travis Wood, is a comedy‑drama that follows struggling documentarian Simon as he navigates a quarter‑life crisis. His only outlet is the free airline perks he receives from his roommate Bruce, an airline...
‘Outcome’ Review: Keanu Reeves as a Washed-Up Star Making Amends
Apple TV+’s new drama “Outcome,” directed by Jonah Hill, stars Keanu Reeves as a disgraced Hollywood star whose private narcissism and addiction clash with the film’s fever‑dream visual style. Critics argue the casting feels forced, and the second half of...
‘Newborn’ Review: After Solitary Confinement, New Horrors Await
Nate Parker’s third feature, “Newborn,” follows former inmate Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) as he struggles to rebuild his life after seven years in solitary confinement. The psychological thriller intertwines a fragile family reunion with the lingering trauma of isolation, highlighting...
‘Faces of Death’ Set the Bar for Hardcore Horror. It’s Baaack.
The cult horror classic "Faces of Death" is being revived by director Daniel Goldhaber and writer Isa Mazzei, who aim to reframe its graphic content for a digital‑age audience. The duo, known for socially charged thrillers like "Cam" and "How...
Five International Movies to Stream Now
Hulu’s latest additions include “Bad Girl,” a bold South Indian coming‑of‑age drama, and the documentary “Grasshopper Republic,” which explores Uganda’s lucrative insect‑harvesting industry. “Bad Girl” follows Ramya, a rebellious teen defying caste, religious, and gender expectations in 1990s‑2000s Chennai, while...
Nadav Lapid’s Film ‘Yes’ Is Intended to Anger Both Israel’s Right and Left
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s new feature “Yes” was conceived before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack but reshaped after his return to Israel. The film follows a Tel Aviv couple, Y and Yasmin, who become entertainers—and occasional sex workers—for the ruling elite while...
‘Jimmy & the Demons’ Review
“Jimmy & the Demons” documents sculptor James Grashow’s ambitious wood masterpiece, “The Cathedral,” a Jesus‑figure bearing a church surrounded by demons. Director Cindy Meehl intertwines the creation process with Grashow’s 50‑year marriage to Lesley “Guzzy” and his broader career, including...
‘The Blue Trail’ Review: A Drifting Journey Into Freedom
“The Blue Trail,” a low‑key Brazilian fable directed by Gabriel Mascaro, follows 77‑year‑old Tereza as she rebels against a draconian policy that forces seniors into forced retirement and exile. The film blends realistic Amazonian scenery with deadpan humor to illustrate...
‘DJ Ahmet’ Review: Finding Hidden Music in the Forest
The New York Times review spotlights "DJ Ahmet," a Macedonian drama about 15‑year‑old shepherd Arif Jakup, who transforms a forest clearing into a clandestine DJ party. The film juxtaposes traditional shepherd life with electronic music, using the woods as a...
‘The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson’ Review: Behind a Cyclist’s Death
Netflix’s new true‑crime documentary “The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson,” released on April 2, 2026, chronicles the 2022 murder of 25‑year‑old professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in Austin, Texas. Directed by Marina Zenovich, the film blends personal tributes to Wilson’s racing talent...
‘Living the Land’ Review: Rural China in Transition
‘Living the Land,’ directed by Meng Huo, is a 2‑hour‑12‑minute drama set in 1991 Henan Province that chronicles a year in the life of ten‑year‑old Chuang as his farming community confronts the first wave of modern technology and economic reform....
‘A Great Awakening’ Review: An Unlikely Founding Friendship
‘A Great Awakening’ is a new historical drama directed by Joshua Enck that dramatizes the unlikely friendship between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend George Whitefield, a prominent evangelical preacher and plantation owner. Produced by the Christian‑entertainment studio Sight & Sound, the...
‘Star Spangled to Death’: Ken Jacobs’s History of the United States
Ken Jacobs’ 6½‑hour assemblage “Star Spanged to Death,” finished digitally in 2004, is now screening as an installation at the Museum of Modern Art through April 7, 2026. The work stitches together a chaotic mix of vintage cartoons, soft‑core porn, educational...
When Stars’ Plastic Surgery Is Played for Your Entertainment
Social media creators, often medical professionals, are posting side‑by‑side analyses of celebrity faces, guessing at procedures like Botox, brow lifts and lip fillers. The trend, popular on TikTok and Instagram, mixes authoritative commentary with entertainment, inviting viewers to identify “changes.”...
The Best Movies and TV Shows Streaming in April 2026
April 2026 sees a wave of new streaming titles, highlighted by AMC+ debuting the tech‑satire series “The Audacity” on April 12 and Amazon Prime Video launching an eight‑episode adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel “The House of the Spirits” on April 29....
How a Mistake Made ‘Project Hail Mary’s’ Rocky Into a Breakout Star
A misreading of Andy Weir’s novel led puppeteer James Ortiz to give the alien Rocky a frantic, anxious rhythm, which became the character’s signature charm. Rocky was realized on screen through a blend of practical puppetry and visual effects, allowing...
Most Stylish Stars of the 2026 Awards Season: Teyana Taylor, Odessa A’Zion and More
The New York Times highlighted eight celebrities who dominated the 2026 awards‑season red carpets, with Teyana Taylor’s black Schiaparelli gown at the Golden Globes leading the pack. Each star’s look combined high‑fashion labels—Schiaparelli, Thom Browne, Chanel, Tom Ford, Tamara Ralph—and distinctive styling that...
Stream These Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in April
Netflix will remove a wave of high‑profile titles for U.S. viewers in April, including most of the James Bond film library, the Oscar‑winning drama Ford v. Ferrari, Denzel Washington’s thriller Man on Fire, and the classic Cast Away. The streaming service also adds Christopher Guest’s beloved mockumentary trio—Waiting for...
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
‘Blood Barn,’ released March 27, 2026, is an indie horror film that cleverly riffs on 1980s slasher tropes while injecting sharp humor. Directors Gabriel Bernini and screenwriter Alexandra Jade cite over 20 horror influences, notably Evil Dead, to craft a fresh,...
‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth
The Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," directed by Bao Nguyen, chronicles the South Korean boy band’s comeback after a four‑year mandatory military hiatus. Spanning 1 hour and 31 minutes, the film offers an intimate look at the group’s creative process...
‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems
Streaming platforms are adding “A Little Prayer,” a 2025 drama starring David Strathairn, to their catalog. Directed by Phil Morrison and scripted by Angus MacLachlan, the film explores a quietly messy family dynamic with Strathairn delivering a nuanced performance. The article...
A Master of Animation Is Back, With a ‘Magnificent’ Story
Sylvain Chomet returns after a 15‑year hiatus with the animated biopic *A Magnificent Life*, released in U.S. theaters. The film chronicles French playwright‑filmmaker Marcel Pagnol and, unlike Chomet’s previous silent works, incorporates full dialogue. Collaborating with Pagnol’s grandson, Chomet blends hand‑drawn animation with live‑action...
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times highlights five action movies now streaming, featuring Rainn Wilson’s gritty paramedic drama “Code 3” on Hulu and Gabriele Mainetti’s cross‑cultural revenge thriller “The Forbidden City.” Both films blend high‑octane set pieces with deeper social commentary, from healthcare...
‘Kontinental ’25’ Review: Do Unto Others (or Not)
Kontinental ’25 is a Romanian satire directed by Radu Jude that follows bailiff Orsolya as she evicts a homeless squatter, Ion, whose death triggers a moral crisis. The film juxtaposes stark legal procedures with darkly comic moments, using the eviction...