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 + Streaming Screening Room 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 + Streaming Screening Room 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 + Streaming Screening Room 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 Screening Room 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
