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
Riz Ahmed plays a fixer for corrupt corporations in “Relay,” from Bleeker Street "Relay" Riz Ahmed is implosively brilliant in this thriller for the age of surveillance. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 2 min read
Telluride 2025 celebrates 52 years with a poster by the gifted cartoonist Daniel Clowes The Telluride Film Festival This weekend, like the 51 Labor Day weekends before it, the Colorado festival celebrates indie movies with a secrecy everyone wants to uncover. In the News Screening Room Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 2 min read
Indy the dog sees dead people in “Good Boy,” from Independent Film Company and Shudder "Good Boy" This dog’s movie doesn’t drop until October, but a teaser trailer has already made him a star. In the News Screening Room Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 2 min read
Arco travels on Isis the rainbow to time travel in “Arco,” from Neon "Arco" Takes Aim at Oscar This French animated sci-fi fable adds a cast of English-speaking voices, led by Will Ferrell and Natalie Portman, to boost its chances with the Academy. In the News Screening Room Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 1 min read
Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders) and Maia Kealoha dream big in “Lilo and Stitch,” from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures "Lilo and Stitch" The summer found its most popular hit and a billion-dollar goldmine in the story of a Hawaiian girl and a blueish space alien. Moneymakers Screening Room Peter Travers Aug 29, 2025 — 3 min read
