Domhnall Gleeson (center) in the mockumentary sitcom “The Paper,” from Peacock SPOTLIGHT:"The Paper" This newspaper-set spinoff of “The Office” boasts a cast of crazies, led by Domhnall Gleeson. Sure it stumbles, but give it time to grow. Screening Room TV + Streaming Peter Travers Sep 5, 2025 — 2 min read
Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger play a migrant and soldier in “Preparation for the Next Life,” from Amazon MGM Studios SPOTLIGHT: "Preparation for the Next Life" Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar excel in Bing Liu’s love story of clashing cultures and bruised hearts. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Sep 5, 2025 — 2 min read
Clockwise from top left: "Sorry, Baby," "Weapons," "F1," "Superman," and "Highest 2 Lowest" SPOTLIGHT: The Best Films of Summer 2025 There weren’t many of them given the glut of lame retreads and reboots, but here are five that fought the formula and made themselves heard and felt. Movies Lists Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 6 min read
Austin Butler, with Zoe Kravitz, roars into a New York inferno “Caught Stealing,” from Sony Pictures Releasing "Caught Stealing" Darren Aronofsky’s tremendously entertaining crime drama is anchored by a performance from Austin Butler that cuts deeper than action and laughs. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 2 min read
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in the dark comedy “The Roses,” from Searchlight Pictures "The Roses" Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch do what they can, but what was once a dark comedy about divorce has been softened into moldy marshmallow. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 3 min read
It’s hard to recognize Peter Dinklage as Toxie in the reboot of “The Toxic Avenger,” from Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing "The Toxic Avenger" Peter Dinklage brightens up this reboot of the campy monster mash that is otherwise for Toxie fans only. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 2 min read
David Strathairn and Jane Levy in “A Little Prayer,” from Music Box Films A Little Prayer" In this touching family drama, David Strathairn and Jane Levy give performances you don’t want to miss. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 3 min read
Taylor Kitsch plays a CIA Ground Branch operative in “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,” from Amazon Prime Video Spotlight: "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" This uneven prequel to Chris Pratt’s 2022 revenge series puts Taylor Kitsch in charge and laces the violence with moral ambiguity. TV + Streaming Screening Room Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 3 min read
