City of Blights
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” aims for the stars but gets lost in a labyrinth of its own making, delivering a visually stunning yet bewildering cinematic experience that leaves viewers more exhausted than enlightened.
Cash, Chaos and Corruption: ‘Greedy People’ Hits the Jackpot
“Greedy People” serves up a deliciously twisted tale of moral decay and unbridled avarice, keeping audiences guessing until the very end.
‘Alien: Romulus’: A Xenomorphic Nightmare That Screams Success
“Alien: Romulus” brings heart-pounding terror back to the iconic franchise, delivering a relentless thrill ride that will leave audiences breathless. Read our full review to discover why this latest entry demands to be experienced on the big screen.
‘It Ends with Us’: A Glossy Mirage of Depth
“It Ends with Us” dazzles visually but stumbles narratively, offering a glossy yet shallow exploration of complex themes. Our critic weighs in on this highly anticipated adaptation.
Maternal Mayhem: ‘Mothers’ Instinct’ Turns Suburban Bliss into Psychological Warfare
In “Mothers’ Instinct,” Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway deliver powerhouse performances as two 1960s suburban mothers whose friendship unravels into a chilling psychological thriller.
‘Twisters’ Touches Down: A Tornado of Thrills Sweeps the Big Screen
“Twisters” roars into theaters, promising a perfect storm of heart-pounding action and cutting-edge visual effects. Phoenix Film Critics Society member Joseph J. Airdo explores whether this long-awaited sequel to the 1996 classic lives up to the hype or gets lost in the wind.
‘Maxxxine’: Hollywood Dreams Meet Neon Nightmares in Ti West’s Trilogy Finale
“Maxxxine” caps Ti West’s X trilogy with style, but lacks predecessor’s punch.
‘Invitation,’ ‘Breaking’ and More
This final weekend before the Labor Day weekend summer sendoff, a thriller about a killer dinner party and a drama about a veteran at the end of his rope hit theaters while Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg star in projects heading directly to streaming services.
‘Beast,’ ‘Orphan’ and More
This weekend’s new releases include a pulse-pounding thriller that pits a family against a rogue lion and a horror prequel that pits a mother against a murderous woman who is posing as her missing daughter.
‘Fall,’ ‘Mack & Rita’ and More
This weekend, two new films hit theaters — including an adrenaline-fueled thriller set atop a remote, abandoned radio tower and a comedy in which Diane Keaton plays the unlikeliest of social media influencers — while four new features and one new series hit streaming services.