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Weekend Film Reviews

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

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Thursday

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  • July 24 · 18 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,' 'Motor City'

    Luis Valdez is widely known as the Godfather of Chicano theater. He directed the 1987 movie 'La Bamba' and the 1981 film 'Zoot Suit.' But Valdez also founded El Teatro Campesino, the in-house theater troupe for the United Farm Workers. His life is now the subject of a new documentary, ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.’ Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde call the film a “well-deserved victory lap.” The pair also review 'Her Private Hell,' 'Motor City,' and 'Sheep in the Box.'

  • July 17 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’

    'The Odyssey' discourse has been hard to escape ever since the cast was first announced early 2025. The film finally hits theaters this weekend, but does it live up to Homer’s epic poem? “If you're going to make a film about that work … it has to have such scale and it absolutely does,” says film critic Tim Grierson. Co-critic Angelica Jade Bastién adds “it's a very fascinating film that sometimes touches greatness, but it doesn't quite get there.” The pair also review 'Reading Lolita in Tehran,' 'Horsegirls' and 'Remake.'

  • July 10 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Moana,' 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn'

    'Moana' is the latest Disney movie to get the live-action treatment. Unfortunately, everything about the remake “feels artificial” for our film critics Witney Seibold and Katie Walsh. The pair also share their reviews of 'Night Nurse,' 'Evil Dead Burn,' and 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.'

  • July 2 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Minions and Monsters,’ ‘Enola Holmes 3’

    The Minions franchise keeps growing with its latest installment Minions and Monsters. The film follows the yellow friends as they try to make a monster movie with real monsters. Chaos ensues, but is it a hit? Film critics Christy Lemire and William Bibbiani share their review. Plus: Enola Holmes 3, Young Washington, and Romeria.

  • June 26 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Jackass: Best and Last,' 'The Invite,' 'Supergirl'

    Johnny Knoxville and his band of misfits return to the big screen for one more round of gross and outrageous stunts in 'Jackass: Best and Last.' Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and Amy Nicholson review the fifth and last film in the series. Plus: 'Supergirl,' 'The Invite,' and 'Maddie’s Secret.'

  • June 5 · 19 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Masters of the Universe,' 'Scary Movie'

    'Masters of the Universe' is Mattel’s latest adaptation. The company is banking on the film to be a big hit like 'Barbie,' but critics Alison Willmore and Tim Grierson say He-Man’s return is a big mess. Plus 'Scary Movie,' 'Carolina Caroline,' and 'The Currents.'

  • May 29 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Pressure,' 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad'

    The new World War II movie 'Pressure' tells the true, but not well known story of a British meteorologist who tries to predict the weather ahead of D-Day and warns Eisenhower of a pending storm. Does it add anything to the World War II film canon or is it a bust? Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White share their review. Plus, 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad,' and 'The Last Viking.'

  • May 22 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' 'I Love Boosters'

    'The Mandolorian and Grogu' is the first 'Star Wars' film in seven years to play in theaters. Will Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) be enough to pull in audiences? Film critics Shawn Edwards and Katie Walsh review the film. Plus 'Saccharine', 'I Love Boosters,' and 'Tuner.'

  • May 15 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Is God Is,' 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' 'Decorado'

    In the new film 'Is God Is,' two sisters are sent by their mother on a mission to kill their abusive father. Film critics Witney Seibold and William Bibbiani dub the directorial debut from Aleshea Harris "bold and exciting." Plus: 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' 'Decorado,' and 'Obsession.'

  • May 1 · 17 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘Hokum’

    'The Devil Wears Prada' hit theaters 20 years ago and the sequel is finally here. Does it still capture the magic that made the first movie so iconic? Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review the film along with 'Hokum,' 'The School Duel' and 'Two Pianos.'

  • April 24 · 19 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Michael,' 'Blue Heron'

    The new Michael Jackson biopic follows the pop superstar from his youth until his late ‘80s tour for his hit album, “Bad.” Michael’s family and his estate were heavily involved in making the film and the King of Pop is even played by his real-life nephew, Jafaar Jackson. Tim Grierson and Christy Lemire share their verdict on the film. Plus: 'I Swear,' 'Blue Heron,' and 'Over Your Dead Body.'

  • April 17 · 16 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Erupcja,’ ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’

    In the new drama ‘Erupcja,’ Bethany (played by Charli XCX) breaks away from her boyfriend’s romantic vacation plans to reunite with an old friend. Sapphic chaos ensues. Film critics Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' 'Normal,' and 'Mother Mary.'

  • March 27 · 16 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: 'Forbidden Fruits,' 'They Will Kill You'

    In 'Forbidden Fruits,' a new hire at a mall store joins a secret witch cult run by her co-workers. The film is part 'Mean Girls,' part satire on faux feminist sisterhood, and part horror. Does it work? Film critics Christy Lemire and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with 'They Will Kill You,' 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,' and 'Alpha.'

  • March 20 · 16 min

    Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'

    In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher who travels to space to stop an alien microorganism from consuming the sun. Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde review the sci-fi flick based on Andy Weir’s best selling novel. Plus: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,' 'Late Shift,' and 'Miroirs No. 3.'