Bill Skarsgård shows he means business in “Dead Man’s Wire,” from Row K Entertainment "Dead Man's Wire" Bill Skarsgård is brilliant in Gus Van Sant’s thrill-a-minute true crime drama about a hostage situation that had the whole world holding its breath. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 4 min read
Killer chimpanzee Ben gets his bloody bite on in “Primate,” from Paramount Pictures "Primate" As killer ape movies go, this one’s a bloody wonder—too bad no one bothered to add plot, character or a reason to care. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 2 min read
Imogen Poots is caught in the tides in “The Chronology of Water,” from The Forge "The Chronology of Water" Kristen Stewart makes an indelible, impressionistic directing debut in a poetic film about a swim champ (Imogen Poots) caught in the undertow of trauma. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 3 min read
André Holland is seduced by Kate Mara in “The Dutchman,” from Rogue Pictures "The Dutchman" It’s not a relic. André Holland and Kate Mara breathe vibrant new life into a play from the last century that speaks harsh truths to right now. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 2 min read
Noah Wyle carries his baby hit into a smash second season in “The Pitt,” from HBO Max Spotlight: "The Pitt" Season 2 The Emmy-winning medical series fires on all cylinders in its second season and that goes for heartthrob star Noah Wyle, too. TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 3 min read
Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson don’t know who to trust in “His & Hers,” from Netflix Spotlight: "His & Hers" The electric Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal plug into a WTF crime series that’s campy to the max. Why resist? TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 3 min read
Spotlight: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2025 The Emmys love giving gold to the same old stuff, but this list is all about the shock of the new and the shows that dared to reinvent what came before. TV and Streaming Lists Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 10 min read
Shocker: Jacobi Elordi clutches Critics Choice Award as Best Supporting Actor in “Frankenstein” Surprise Win at Critics Choice Jacob Eloridi’s unpredicted win as the Creature in “Frankenstein” zooms his Oscar chances into high gear. In the News Awards Peter Travers Jan 9, 2026 — 2 min read
