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Best Films of 2025 So Far

Of the movies that defined the first half of year, I picked 9 best and left the last one for you. Please vote.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 9 min read

"Jurassic World Rebirth"

It’s sloppy, sappy, frenetic, charmless, plotless, derivative and devoid of surprise and characters to give a damn about, but oh those dinosaurs!

Reviews Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Brad Pitt's Lucky 7

Here are the Oscar winner’s best performances, ranked.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 4 min read

"Warfare"

One of the best films ever made about the heat and the human toll of of combat

Movies Reviews

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Reviews

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"Jurassic World Rebirth"

It’s sloppy, sappy, frenetic, charmless, plotless, derivative and devoid of surprise and characters to give a damn about, but oh those dinosaurs!

Reviews Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

"Heads of State"

John Cena and Idris Elba play manbaby politicians in a comedy with good energy and grating execution.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

"The Old Guard 2"

The only challenge in watching this misbegotten sequel to the 2020 original is staying awake and conscious through the nonstop monotony.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

"The Waterfront"

Like the fish being sold in this moldy coastal soap opera, “The Waterfront” stinks.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

In the News

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

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The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

What’s Not So Great about the New York Times List of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st century

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Denis Villeneuve

The new director of the James Bond series is facing the challenge to reinvent 007 for a generation that’s learned to hate everything he stands for.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Life after Death for Actors—Right or Wrong

Should the late Paul Walker have a digital role in the final chapter of the “Fast and Furious” franchise?

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Tom Cruise Wins an Oscar at Last

It’s a done deal as the Academy presents the Hollywood icon with an honorary Oscar.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

TV and Streaming

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"Heads of State"

John Cena and Idris Elba play manbaby politicians in a comedy with good energy and grating execution.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

"The Old Guard 2"

The only challenge in watching this misbegotten sequel to the 2020 original is staying awake and conscious through the nonstop monotony.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

"The Waterfront"

Like the fish being sold in this moldy coastal soap opera, “The Waterfront” stinks.

Reviews TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

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

Moneymakers

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

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"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

"Star Wars"

The George Lucas saga about a clan of Skywalkers shows what a summer blockbuster can be when imagination trumps greed.

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

"E.T.: The Extraterrestrial"

The gentlest and most touching summer blockbuster has so far resisted cashing in with a sequel or reboot. Our thanks to Steven Spielberg for that.

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

"How to Train Your Dragon"

Hiccup and Toothless the dragon keep riding that box-office train to glory before Brad Pitt and “F1” chase its tail this week.

Moneymakers Movies

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 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

Out of the Past

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"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

"Star Wars"

The George Lucas saga about a clan of Skywalkers shows what a summer blockbuster can be when imagination trumps greed.

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

"E.T.: The Extraterrestrial"

The gentlest and most touching summer blockbuster has so far resisted cashing in with a sequel or reboot. Our thanks to Steven Spielberg for that.

Movies Out of the Past

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Lists

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Best Films of 2025 So Far

Of the movies that defined the first half of year, I picked 9 best and left the last one for you. Please vote.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 9 min read

Brad Pitt's Lucky 7

Here are the Oscar winner’s best performances, ranked.

Movies Lists

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 4 min read

The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

What’s Not So Great about the New York Times List of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st century

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 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

Awards

Get the inside scoop on every awards season!

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Tony Wins and Upsets

It was the most successful and innovative Broadway season in years and the Tonys reacted by kicking old timers to the curb and awarding a gifted crop of fresh faces.

In the News Awards

Peter Travers

Jun 9, 2025 — 2 min read