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. Spotlight TV and Streaming Peter Travers Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read
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. Spotlight TV and Streaming Peter Travers Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read
Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu-wai in “In the Mood for Love,” from Block 2 Pictures 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
Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Kristine Froseth, Aubri Ibrag and Imogen Waterhouse are the husband-hunting St. John sisters, in “The Buccaneers Season 2,” from Apple TV+ Spotlight on: "The Buccaneers" Season 2 Five sisters realize that their bond is worth more than any man. TV and Streaming Reviews Peter Travers Jun 20, 2025 — 3 min read
Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio chief in “The Studio,” from Apple TV+ Spotlight on: "The Studio" Wake up, Emmy, Seth Rogen’s new sitcom needs a gold statue for best new comedy series. TV and Streaming Spotlight Peter Travers Jun 20, 2025 — 4 min read
A zombie crazed Cillian Murphy in “28 Days Later”(22 Years Later he won an Oscar for “Oppenheimer”), from Fox Searchlight Pictures Spotlight on: "28 Days Later" Cillian Murphy stars in the zombie series that started it all. Out of the Past Movies Peter Travers Jun 20, 2025 — 2 min read
Brian Wilson making music like no other. God only knows how much we’ll miss him. Spotlight on Brian Wilson (1942-2025) The genius Beach Boy dies at 82, but you feel all the heart and hurt of his tumultuous life in the biopic that needs two actors to play him. Reviews Movies Peter Travers Jun 13, 2025 — 2 min read