Weekend Film Reviews

Weekend Film Reviews

The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Front Room’

The latest film releases include Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Front Room, The Thicket, His Three Daughters, and Seeking Mavis Beacon. Weighing in are Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and The Los Angeles Times, and William Bibbiani, film critic for the Wrap and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network. 

00:16:51
Sep 6, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘1992,’ ‘Reagan,’ ‘You Gotta Believe’

The latest film releases include 1992, Reagan, You Gotta Believe and The Deliverance. Weighing in are Witney Seibold, senior writer at SlashFilm and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed podcast, and Monica Castillo, freelance film critic who’s written for RogerEbert.com, The New York Times, and The Village Voice.

00:15:46
Aug 31, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘The Crow,’ ‘Blink Twice,’ ‘Between the Temples’

The latest film releases include The Crow, Blink Twice, and Between the Temples. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, a film critic at Fox 4 News and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association; and Alison Willmore, a film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture.

00:15:07
Aug 23, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Borderlands,’ ‘Cuckoo,’ ‘Good One’

The latest film releases include Borderlands, Cuckoo, Good One and It Ends with Us. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times.

00:16:51
Aug 9, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon,’ Kneecap’

The latest film releases are Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Instigators, Kneecap, and Doctor Jekyll. Weighing in are Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for The New York Times, and William Bibbiani, film critic for The Wrap and co-host of The Critically Acclaimed Network. 

00:16:16
Aug 2, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’

The latest film releases include Deadpool & Wolverine, Didi, The Fabulous Four, and Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX4 News in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for The Tribune News Service and The Los Angeles Times.

00:16:00
Jul 26, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

The latest film releases are Twisters, Oddity, Crossing, and Skywalkers: A Love Story. Weighing in are Monica Castillo, freelance film critic and senior film programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center, and Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and author of This Is How You Make a Movie.

00:19:09
Jul 19, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

The latest film releases are Fly Me to the Moon, Longlegs, Sing Sing, and Sorry/Not Sorry. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture, as well as Witney Seibold, senior staff writer at SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed.

00:14:45
Jul 12, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘MaXXXine,’ ‘Space Cadet’

The latest film releases include Despicable Me 4, MaXXXine, Space Cadet, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day, and Alonso Duralde, film critic and co-host of movie podcast Linoleum Knife.

00:15:52
Jul 4, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Treasure,’ ‘Ghostlight’

The latest film releases include Inside Out 2, Treasure, Ghostlight, and Tuesday. Hear from freelance film critic Monica Castillo, who writes for The New York Times, Village Voice, and RogerEbert.com, as well as Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association.

00:15:27
Jun 14, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

The latest film releases include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Robot Dreams, Handling the Undead, and The Watchers. Weighing in are Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed, and Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for The New York Times.

00:14:43
Jun 7, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

The latest film releases are Young Woman and the Sea, Jim Henson Idea Man, In A Violent Nature, and The Young Wife. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture, and William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network of podcasts.

00:14:34
May 31, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Furiosa,’ ‘Taking Venice,’ ‘Hit Man’

The latest film releases are Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Taking Venice, Hit Man, and Queen of the Deuce. Weighing in are Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of movie podcast Linoleum Knife. Duralde is also the author of Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film, released May 14.

00:18:51
May 24, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Back to Black,’ ‘IF,’ ‘Gasoline Rainbow’

The latest film releases include Back to Black, IF, Gasoline Rainbow, and Babes. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, a film critic at Fox 4 News in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times. 

00:17:21
May 17, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.” 

00:14:57
May 10, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

The latest film releases include The Fall Guy, I Saw the TV Glow, Evil Does Not Exist, and Mars Express. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic for the Wrap and co-host of the Critically Acclaimed Network, and Monica Castillo, freelance film critic and senior film programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center. 

00:16:10
May 3, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Uncropped,’ ‘Egoist’

The latest film releases are Challengers, Uncropped, Egoist, and Alien (re-release). Weighing in are Alsondo Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of movie podcast Linoleum Knife.

00:14:33
Apr 26, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Abigail,’ ‘We Grown Now,’ ‘The People’s Joker’

 The latest film releases include Abigail, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, We Grown Now, and The People's Joker. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day, and Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City and co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association.

00:16:55
Apr 19, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Civil War,’ ‘In Flames, ‘Sting’

The latest film releases include Civil War, In Flames, Sting, and Sasquatch Sunset. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, a film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture, and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed.

00:16:16
Apr 12, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘La Bête,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Girls State’

The latest film releases are La Bête, Monkey Man, Girls State, and Música. Weighing in are Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times, and Tim Grierson, senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie.

00:15:37
Apr 5, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Wicked Little Letters’

The latest film releases are Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, La Chimera, The Shadowless Tower, and Wicked Little Letters. Weighing in are Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of the podcast Linoleum Knife.

00:15:15
Mar 29, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Shirley’

The latest film releases are Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Shirley, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and Carol Doda Topless at the Condor. Weighing in are Shawn Edwards, film critic for FOX 4 News in Kansas City, and Monica Castillo, freelance film critic and senior film programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center.

00:15:59
Mar 22, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘One Life,’ ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘Little Wing’

The latest film releases include Arthur the King, One Life, The Animal Kingdom, and Little Wing. Weighing in are William Bibbiani, film critic and co-host of the podcasts Canceled Too Soon and Critically Acclaimed, and Katie Walsh, film reviewer for the Tribune News Service and the Los Angeles Times. 

00:15:06
Mar 15, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’

The latest film releases include Kung Fu Panda 4, Love Lies Bleeding, and American Dreamer. Weighing in are Christy Lemire, film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel Breakfast All Day, and Witney Seibold, contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast Critically Acclaimed. They also predict who will take home Oscars for Best Picture and Best Actress. 

00:15:05
Mar 8, 2024 12:0 AM
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Weekend film reviews: ‘Dune: Part 2,’ ‘Spaceman,’ ‘Shayda’

The latest film releases are Dune: Part 2, Spaceman, Shayda, and Problemista. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, film critic for NY Magazine and Vulture, and Tim Grierson, Senior U.S. Critic for Screen International and the author of This Is How You Make a Movie.

00:17:22
Mar 1, 2024 12:0 AM
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