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Peter Travers, longtime film critic for Rolling Stone and celeb interviewer for ABC’s Popcorn, lets it rip on movies, TV, streaming, awards and the best and worst of pop culture. And he's ready for a fight.

The Best of Sundance — Clockwise from top: “Josephine,” The Invite,” The Weight,” “Nuisance Bear,” and me

The Best of Sundance

The festival has lost its founder Robert Redford and soon its Utah home, but its indie film spirit shines as bright as ever.

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 5 min read

"Pillion" — Alexander Sarsgård rides off with Henry Melling in “Pillion,” from Warner Bros. Pictures

"Pillion"

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Scarlet" — A medieval princess avenges her father in “Scarlet,” from Sony Pictures Entertainment

"Scarlet"

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Solo Mio" — Jilted Kevin James waits in vain for his bride to appear in “Solo Mio,” from Angel Studios

"Solo Mio"

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 3 min read

Quote by Timothée Chalamet

Spotlight: The 10 Best Movies of 2025

Spotlight: The 10 Best Movies of 2025

As corporate mergers up the threat to grind movies into marshmallow, 10 films emerged that swam hard against the sellout tide of compromise. Catch them while you can.

Spotlight: "Dracula" — Caleb Landry Jones defies the cross to get the blood flowing in “Dracula,” from Vertical

Spotlight: "Dracula"

The bloodsucking Count is back again, but this time it’s a strangely bloodless love story.

Spotlight: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 — Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays a criminal defense attorney in “The Lincoln Lawyer,” from Netflix

Spotlight: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns to the role of his career as attorney Mickey Haller, now forced to defend himself on a charge of premeditated murder.

TV + Streaming Reviews

Oscar Snubs and Surprises 2026

Oscar Snubs and Surprises 2026

Inglorious Oscar can be a mean old bastard—just look at the punishments he’s doling out with this year’s nominations.

Quote by Martin Scorsese

In the News

This just in about the good and godawful in the business we call show.

Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson

A visibly proud Leonardo DiCaprio presents Paul Thomas Anderson with the top prize for directing “One Battler After Another.”

In the News Awards

Ryan Coogler — Michael B. Jordan presents “Sinners” director Ryan Coogler with a DGA nominee medallion

Ryan Coogler

Nominated for directing “Sinners,” Coogler received a DGA medallion from his film’s star Michael B. Jordan while citing the union’s flawed history.

In the News Awards

Josh Safdie — Josh Safdie in front of an image of Timothée Chalamet, the star of his movie “Marty Supreme”

Josh Safdie

Despite a smear campaign against him, DGA directing nominee Josh Safdie has the support of his “Marty Supreme” star Timothée Chalamet.

In the News Awards

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Spotlight: The 10 Best Movies of 2025

The Best of Sundance

"Pillion"