Greta Lee and Willem Dafoe make a connection in “Late Fame,” from Magnolia Pictures "Late Fame" Willem Dafoe gives one of his best and most moving performances as a forgotten poet who is rediscovered by Gen Z. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Aug 7, 2026 — 3 min read
Ask Peter 08/07/26 From subscriber Elizabeth Clark: The lineup for the New York Film Festival in September has just been released. I’m excited. What’s your take? Ask Peter Movies Peter Travers Aug 7, 2026 — 3 min read
Jaafar Jackson is the spitting image of his King of Pop uncle in “Michael,” from Lionsgate Films "Michael" Jaafar Jackson vividly channels his uncle as a performer, but MJ the man in all his complications eludes him and the movie. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Aug 6, 2026 — 3 min read
Clockwise from left: “Project Hail Mary,” “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” “The Christophers,” “The Invite,” Toy Story 5” The Best Movies of 2026 at Halftime “Obsession” and “Project Hail Mary” lead the pack for the six best movies of the first six months of 2026. Movies Lists Peter Travers Aug 6, 2026 — 6 min read
Brian Cox was the first to play Hannibal Lecter in “Manhunter,” from Rialto Pictures "Manhunter: The Final Cut" Director Michael Mann brings his cruelly captivating 1986 crime thriller back to theaters with a revelatory Brian Cox. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Aug 6, 2026 — 3 min read
Cooper Hoffman gets a chaste kiss from Olivia Wilde in “I Want Your Sex,” from Magnolia Pictures "I Want Your Sex" Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman are naughty and (shocker!) nice in Gregg Araki’s screwball sex farce about the sizzle Gen Z isn’t feeling. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jul 31, 2026 — 3 min read
Kathryn Newton learns why her movie is called “The Devil’s Mouth,” from Amazon MGM Studios "The Devil's Mouth" It’s been hyped as the first fresh-water shark movie. Sad to say, that’s the only thing fresh about it. Movies Reviews Peter Travers Jul 31, 2026 — 3 min read
Ask Peter 07/31/26 From subscriber Pat Ritacco: With the Web-slinger filling theaters again right now, which of the four Spider-Men, including the animated versions, do you think filled the suit best and with just the right amount of humor and heart? Ask Peter Movies Peter Travers Jul 31, 2026 — 3 min read
