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Brad Pitt's Lucky 7
Brad Pitt with the Oscar he won for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” from Sony Pictures Releasing

Brad Pitt's Lucky 7

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

Screening Room Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 4 min read
"Warfare"
Ray Mendoza’s Iraq SEAL team struggle to survive in “Warfare,” from A24

"Warfare"

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

Screening Room Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 1 min read
"This Is Spinal Tap"
Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean rock it up in the classic mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” from Embassy Pictures

"This Is Spinal Tap"

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

Movies Miscellaneous

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read
"F1: The Movie"
Brad Pitt lets his eyes show the fun and fear of racing in “F1: The Movie,” from Warner Brothers Pictures and Apple Original Films

"F1: The Movie"

All eyes on Brad Pitt as he takes Formula One for a spin and makes sure we never lose sight of what’s human and striving behind the wheel.

Reviews Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read
Spotlight on "My Mom Jayne"
Mariska Hargitay directs a stunning documentary about her late mother in “My Mom Jayne,” from HBO

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.

TV + Streaming

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read
"Sorry, Baby"
Eva Victor and a feline friend spark a different kind of love story in “Sorry, Baby,” from A24

"Sorry, Baby"

Gifted newcomer Eva Victor uses humor and heart to carve a tale of recovery out of her own DNA and delivers a film to rank with the year’s very best.

Reviews Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read
Spotlight on "Smoke"
Jurnee Smollett and Taron Egerton track down serial arsonists in “Smoke,” from Apple TV+

Spotlight on "Smoke"

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

Screening Room TV + Streaming

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read
"M3GAN 2.0"
Fembot M3GAN takes on her enemy AMELIA in "M3GAN 2.0," from Universal Pictures

"M3GAN 2.0"

Why is the sequel never the equal? Check out the new, unimproved fembot in a followup that fumbles the ball.

Screening Room Reviews

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

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