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. Screening Room TV + Streaming 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. Screening Room In the News 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 Screening Room Peter Travers Sep 26, 2025 — 2 min read
At Sundance with the man and the legend In Praise of Robert Redford 1936-2025 Farewell thoughts about the actor, director, activist and friend who made things count in art and life. Movies Tributes Peter Travers Sep 19, 2025 — 6 min read
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell set sail on an indigestible ship of whimsy, from Sony Pictures Releasing “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell may be big bold and beautiful but they’re serving up a warmed-over dish of small potatoes. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Sep 19, 2025 — 3 min read
Matthew McConaughey drives teacher America Ferrera and a bus full of kids through an inferno, from Apple Original Films "The Lost Bus" Matthew McConaughey excels as a school bus driver saving kids from a real-life inferno and a script filled with Hollywood clichés. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Sep 19, 2025 — 3 min read
Tyriq Withers discovers football is a blood sport in “Him,” from Universal Pictures "Him" Jordan Peele produced this football horror whatzit, but sit down to watch it and you’ll only want to get out. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Sep 19, 2025 — 3 min read
