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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.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 5 min read

"Pillion"

One calls the shots and the other doesn’t in this sub/dom love story given heat and heart by Alexander Sarsgård and Harry Melling.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Scarlet"

The visuals dazzle, the plotting not so much in this warrior princess revenge epic from Japanese anime master Mamoru Hosoda.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Solo Mio"

Kevin James is the best thing about this romcom as a jilted groom who decides to honeymoon alone in beautiful Italia.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 3 min read

Reviews

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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

"The Plague"

The new movie year dives right in with a terrifying first film in which a water polo team becomes a "Lord of the Flies" metaphor for the hell of modern bullying.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 2, 2026 — 2 min read

"The Choral"

In this proudly old-fashioned crowd pleaser, Ralph Fiennes leads a wartime British choir as the world blows up around them.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 2, 2026 — 3 min read

"We Bury the Dead"

Before it reverts to moldy zombie tropes, this survival epic raises the bar thanks, to Daisy Ridley as a human living among the walking dead.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 2, 2026 — 2 min read

In the News

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

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Bad Reviews/Big Box Office

Checking box office numbers for “Melania,” the First Lady documentary that critics love to hate

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

RIP Catherine O'Hara

A fond farewell to a shining light of comic genius

In the News In Memoriam

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

Super Bowl Cinema with "Any Given Sunday"

This Al Pacino football classic may be just the thing to get you in the mood for the big game.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

The New Box Office King

Have “Mercy”—here’s the little movie that took down the “Avatar” giant.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 2 min read

TV and Streaming

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Spotlight: "Agatha Christie's Seven Dials"

As a budding Miss Marple, Mia McKenna-Bruce is a star in the making, but she’s still can’t make this whodunit a streaming must.

TV and Streaming Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 16, 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

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

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

Moneymakers

What the entertainment we're shelling out for tells us about who we are

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"The Housemaid" Cleans Up

Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried launch a stealth attack on the box office.

In the News Moneymakers

Peter Travers

Jan 16, 2026 — 2 min read

“Wicked” and “Zootopia 2” Duke It Out at the Box Office

These two hot tickets prove that if you build a sequel right, audiences will come.

In the News Moneymakers

Peter Travers

Nov 28, 2025 — 2 min read

The Trouble with “One Battle After Another”

How can a movie be No. 1 at the box office and still be in crisis? Read this and weep.

In the News Moneymakers

Peter Travers

Oct 3, 2025 — 2 min read

“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”

Hollywood films bow in defeat to this Japanese anime feature that’s crushing the homegrown competition.

In the News Moneymakers

Peter Travers

Sep 19, 2025 — 2 min read

Reviews

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"Pillion"

One calls the shots and the other doesn’t in this sub/dom love story given heat and heart by Alexander Sarsgård and Harry Melling.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Scarlet"

The visuals dazzle, the plotting not so much in this warrior princess revenge epic from Japanese anime master Mamoru Hosoda.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

"Solo Mio"

Kevin James is the best thing about this romcom as a jilted groom who decides to honeymoon alone in beautiful Italia.

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 3 min read

Spotlight: "Dracula"

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

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

Awards

Get the inside scoop on every awards season!

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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.

Movies Awards

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 6 min read

Who Will Win the Grammy for Best Movie Song?

Two nominees are running neck and neck. One will win, the other will last.

In the News Awards

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 2 min read

European Film Awards

These off-Hollywood prizes are a timely reminder for Oscar voters that greatness is not confined to films in the English language.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jan 23, 2026 — 2 min read

The Biggest Sin at the Golden Globes

Brushing off “Sinners” with a bogus award for box office belongs in the already crowded Globes' Hall of Shame.

In the News Awards

Peter Travers

Jan 16, 2026 — 1 min read

Lists

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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.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 5 min read

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.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 10 min read

European Film Awards

These off-Hollywood prizes are a timely reminder for Oscar voters that greatness is not confined to films in the English language.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jan 23, 2026 — 2 min read

Sundance Preview

Here are a few of the goodies we can’t wait to see at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

In the News Lists

Peter Travers

Jan 16, 2026 — 2 min read

Out of the Past

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Future Oscar winner Zoe Saldana stars as Neytiri in “Avatar: The Way of Water,” from 20th Century Fox Pictures

Spotlight: “Avatar: The Way of Water”

The re-release of the 2022 epic, eye-popping James Cameron sequel is a reason to get back to a theater to see it in 3D and soak it all in.

Out of the Past Movies

Peter Travers

Oct 3, 2025 — 4 min read

Spotlight: “The Shawshank Redemption”

Three decades on, this potent prison breakout drama is still the best cinema ever made from a Stephen King book that skipped the supernatural.

Out of the Past Movies

Peter Travers

Sep 12, 2025 — 4 min read

"This Is Spinal Tap"

The funniest rock movie ever returns to theaters for its 41st birthday

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

"Jaws"

Celebrating the 50th birthday of the Steven Spielberg shark movie that invented the summer blockbuster

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

TV + Streaming

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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

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 3 min read

Spotlight: "Bridgerton"

Swoony, forbidden romance in a Regency setting may go out of style, but not as long as Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha bring it to life.

TV + Streaming Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 3 min read

Spotlight: "Wonder Man"

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley deliver laughs instead of action in a very different kind of Marvel epic.

TV + Streaming Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 3 min read

Spotlight:"The Wrecking Crew"

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista lock horns. Is there more to say? Hell yeah, and that’s a good thing!

TV + Streaming Reviews

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 2 min read

Spotlight

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Spotlight on "My Mom Jayne"

By investigating the secret corners of the life of her famous mother, Jayne Mansfield, Mariska Hargitay finally finds a kind of peace.

Spotlight TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read

Spotlight on "Smoke"

Before the fire dies in the script, Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett spark this series about fire cops chasing serial arsonists.

Spotlight TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

Spotlight on: "In the Mood for Love"

Wong kar-wai’s erotic sizzler is back in theaters to celebrate its 25th anniversary. See it, stream it, rent it, find it any way you can to let its magic work on you.

Spotlight Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read

Spotlight on Summer Movie Preview

Here are all the buzzy titles heading your way, so scan this guide, pick and choose.

Lists Movies

Peter Travers

Jun 20, 2025 — 15 min read

Peter's Picks

Peter's Pick of movies and TV/Streaming that he thinks are especially worth knowing about.

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Peter's Picks: "The Worst Person in the World"

Never heard of the movie that started the climb to stardom for Renate Reinsve? I envy you the discovery of this one.

Peter's Picks Movies

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 4 min read

Peter's Picks: "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)"

Let us now praise Adam Sandler for the subtle mastery he brought to a movie he made before “Uncut Gems” that has unfairly evaporated from public memory.

Peter's Picks Movies

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 3 min read

Peter's Picks: "I Care a Lot"

Rosamond Pike took her bad girl vibe from “Gone Girl” and raised it to the next level in a stinging healthcare satire that audiences foolishly skipped. Make amends now.

Peter's Picks Movies

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 3 min read

“The Bear, “Season 4, Episode 7

Why is “The Bear “so great? Take a look at this episode which shows everyone on the creative team at their brilliant best.

Peter's Picks TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 3 min read

In Memoriam

4 posts

RIP Catherine O'Hara

A fond farewell to a shining light of comic genius

In the News In Memoriam

Peter Travers

Feb 6, 2026 — 2 min read

Robert Redford 1936-2025

As the first Sundance Film Festival gears up without him, we remember the Sundance kid who died this year at 89 but whose life as an actor, director, activist and friend is a forever inspiration.

In Memoriam Movies

Peter Travers

Dec 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Diane Keaton 1946-2025

There was so much vibrant life in this Oscar winning “Annie Hall” actress that even as the year of her death winds to a close, it’s impossible to believe she’s really gone.

In Memoriam Movies

Peter Travers

Dec 26, 2025 — 3 min read

Rob Reiner 1947-2025

The murder of Rob Reiner just 11 days before Christmas has left a shocked world in mourning.

In Memoriam Movies

Peter Travers

Dec 26, 2025 — 3 min read

Trailer Review

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"Wicked: For Good" Trailer

Holiday audiences love movies with heart and the witch bonding in this trailer has miles and miles of it.

In the News Trailer Review

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 1 min read

"Zootopia 2" Trailer

Animation can’t miss for the holidays. Or can it, what with a snake and relationship therapist added to mix? Your thoughts?

In the News Trailer Review

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 2 min read

Oona Chaplin plays Varang, Queen of the dangerous Ash people in “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” from 20^th Century Fox

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" Trailer

Does the trailer for James Cameron’s new excursion to the land of the blue-skinned Na’vi indicate the third time is the charm or the curse?

In the News Trailer Review

Peter Travers

Nov 7, 2025 — 2 min read

Spotlight: "Nobody 2" Trailer

Thanks to the killer trailer for Bob Odenkirk’s action sequel, I’m jumping out of my seat to see it.

Movies Trailer Review

Peter Travers

Jul 25, 2025 — 2 min read

Tributes

3 posts

Remembering Diane Keaton

Reliving a moment with the late star who won an Oscar and did even better by winning at life

In the News Tributes

Peter Travers

Oct 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Taylor Swift Bonds with Elizabeth Taylor

The breaking news about Swift’s tribute song to the Hollywood icon is that it speaks to both their lives in art and love.

In the News Tributes

Peter Travers

Oct 17, 2025 — 2 min read

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

Stage

3 posts

"The Queen of Versailles"

Even Broadway divas can feel the heat from disgruntled critics. Look at what’s happening to “Wicked” diva Kristen Chenoweth.

In the News Stage

Peter Travers

Nov 14, 2025 — 2 min read

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Broadway Adventure

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter go legit by bringing Samuel Beckett’s literary classic to the Great White Way. Here’s the fun and the fallout.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Oct 3, 2025 — 3 min read

Rachel Zegler: A Star is Reborn

Don’t cry for the former Snow White; she’s live on the London stage in “Evita” and blowing all the doors off.

In the News Stage

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

News

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Was Jussie Smollett Telling the Truth All Along?

A new Netflix doc raises questions that keep resisting answers. What’s your take?

In the News News

Peter Travers

Aug 22, 2025 — 2 min read

Lists

1 post

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.

Movies Awards

Peter Travers

Jan 30, 2026 — 6 min read

Movies

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"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

Movie Trailer

1 post

Michael Jackson Is Coming

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'? Then check out the 60-second trailer for an authorized, sanitized King of Pop biopic that has everybody talking.

In the News Movie Trailer

Peter Travers

Nov 21, 2025 — 3 min read

Rentals

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Spotlight on "Aftersun"

Daughters get their say on Father’s Day with this funny, touching, vital and underseen gem.

Reviews Rentals

Peter Travers

Jun 13, 2025 — 3 min read