A snowbound Emma Thompson can’t hide her fear in “Dead of Winter,” from Vertical “Dead of Winter” Emma Thompson stars to chilling effect as a widow fighting for her life in a Minnesota blizzard. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
Imogen Poots and Brett Goldstein have eyes for each other in “All of You,” from Apple Original Films “All of You” Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots make what magic they can out of a sci-fi romcom that’s too silly for words. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
Anthony Boyle snuggles with bride Danielle Galligan in “House of Guinness,” from Netflix Spotlight: “House of Guinness” Think “Succession” in Dublin 1868 and you’ll have some idea of what’s shaking in this beer-blood-sex saga of family dysfunction. TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
Ethan Hawke is feeling the pressure bad in “The Lowdown,” from FX Spotlight: “The Lowdown” Ethan Hawke rages against the machine as a crusading Tulsa bookworm in a rollicking, riveting series that’s one of the year’s best. TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 3 min read
Toni Collette, with Sarah Gaddon and Mae Martin, opens a door to the unknown in “Wayward,” from Netflix Spotlight: “Wayward” Kids in trouble only begins to describe the trauma of transition that awaits you in this Netflix series starring Toni Collette as a caretaker from hell. TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 3 min read
In the Main Slate, clockwise from left: “A House of Dynamite,” “No Other Choice,” “It Was Just an Accident,” “Jay Kelly,” “Sentimental Value,” “The Secret Agent,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and “The Mastermind” It’s Time for the New York Film Festival 63 The Gotham fest has a reputation for smarts and sarcasm; let’s see how the new contenders pass the test. In the News Movies Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
Taylor Swift explains it all for you on “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” Taylor Swift is Back on the Big Screen To celebrate the Oct. 3 album drop of “Life of a Showgirl,” an 89-minute cinematic souvenir called “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” is coming to a theater near you. In the News Movies Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
Christopher Nolan has not only won his first award from the DGA; he’s now running the place. Christopher Nolan’s New Side Gig The “Oppenheimer” Oscar winner has been elected President of the Directors Guild of America. In the News Movies Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
