Freakier Friday
Years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.
“It’s still sweet, it’s still funny, it’s still freaky, and it’s still Friday. Thank God.” – William Bibbiani, The Wrap
“Everyone you’d hoped to see is here, the chemistry between Lohan and Curtis is still spot on, and the new additions to the ensemble don’t detract from the narrative that won us over two decades ago.” – Isabella Soares, Collider
“What makes Freakier Friday so special is that amid the laugh-out-loud humor and welcome fan service, there’s also a beautiful film here about parenting, coming-of-age, loneliness, grief, loss, and sacrifice.” – Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly
rated pg for thematic elements, rude humor, language, and some suggestive references.
The Naked Gun
Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps.
“Someway, somehow, it’s the funniest movie to hit theaters in a long time.” – Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
“I haven’t laughed this hard in a movie theater in years and found myself still chuckling about some jokes days later… [an] instant classic, which will likely go down as the funniest movie of the year, and possibly of the decade.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal
“The relaunch of the classic comedy series captures exactly what made the original, and other movies from the team behind Airplane!, so essential: An almost non-stop onslaught of silly and random moments, rejecting any attempt at logic to instead go for the gut — which is to say, the belly laugh.” – Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence
rated pg-13 for crude / sexual material, violence / bloody images, and brief partial nudity.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The Crawley family and their staff enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
“This movie is as close to a perfect ending as the franchise could get.” – Rachel LaBonte, Screen Rant
“It all makes for an emotional send-off, with the reassuring familiarity of those heart-stirring strings cuing the final glimpse of the estate in silhouette at magic hour.” – Nathalie Atkinson, The Globe and Mail
“I’ll admit it: It wasn’t easy to say goodbye to the Seventh Earl of Grantham, his extended family and friends, and his retinue of below-stairs staff. But fortunately, the two-plus hours that is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale provides many an opportunity for them to say goodbye to us, and to remind each other — and viewers — that history continues to march forward, and things must change.” – Chris Knight, Original Cin
rated pg for suggestive material, smoking, and some thematic elements.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on another powerful and spine-chilling tale.
“A suitably shiver-inducing farewell to the Warrens.” – Ed Potton, The Times
“It’s rare for a final film in a horror franchise to deliver character development, a chilling story, and a satisfying ending for the characters. The Conjuring: Last Rites does all three. As a farewell to the Warrens, Chaves balances the terrifying with the heartfelt to great effect.” – Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant
“The climax of Last Rites is as tense and unsettling as you want to be, but it’s also warm and inspiring, because unlike a lot of movies that sell the idea of families being stronger when they all work together, this one totally believes in it and sells it with all the skill and emotion it can muster.” – Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
rated r for bloody / violent content and terror.
The Long Walk
A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as The Long Walk, where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot.
“Thoughtfully tragic, genuinely tense, and emotionally devastating, The Long Walk is the feel-bad movie of the year.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal
“The Long Walk is not for the faint of heart, but it is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever made, and one of the best dystopian sci-fi movies to hit the big screen in a really long time.” – Lauren Milici, Total Film
“The Long Walk is an emotionally obliterating all-time great Stephen King adaptation, and undoubtedly one of the best films of 2025.” – BJ Colangelo, /Film
rated r for strong bloody violence, grisly images, suicide, pervasive language, and sexual references.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Gabby and Grandma Gigi’s road trip takes an unexpected turn when Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up with eccentric cat lady Vera. Gabby embarks on an adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and retrieve her beloved dollhouse before it’s too late.
“This film really is a sunny delight as the weather turns cold.” – Cath Clarke, The Guardian
“The result is a cute, thoughtful film that allows a new generation of kids to contemplate what it means to grow up.” – Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant
“Kids in that preschool age range will love Gabby’s big bold adventure as she rescues her friends. And honestly, most parents won’t mind spending an hour and a half at the dollhouse either.” – Collin Garbarino, WORLD
rated g.
The Roses
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.
“The Roses is the kind of movie you should be seeing with a crowd, even if it doesn’t seem to demand a big screen experience. See it with your parents. See it with your significant other. Just see it.” – Ethan Anderton, /Film
“The leads are magnets, whether they’re surgically picking each other apart with the cruelty of Caligula or steaming up a seductive romance. Their remarkable rapport makes The Roses essential viewing, a must-watch rom-com.” – Luke Hicks, AV Club
“In the end, The Roses feels like a genuine comedy comeback. Jay Roach proves he hasn’t lost his touch, pulling together a film that blends smart writing, impeccable timing, and powerhouse performances into something that may just be a classic new take on a rebooted story.” – Alan Ng, Film Threat
rated r for language throughout, sexual content, and drug content.
The Morning Show: Seasons 1 & 2
Power struggles, rivalries, and scandal are just some of the challenges for a popular morning news program in the drama executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.
“Because the creators have been able to take a headline-grabbing situation and make it relevant for those on the outside, The Morning Show bears watching. It’s one of those shows you didn’t know you needed to watch.” – Bruce Miller, Sioux City Journal
“The Morning Show is high-voltage drama and big-time entertainment, a savage, scorching portrait of the TV news industry as a modern court of the Medicis where corporate genocide is coffee-break sport, where subordinates exist to be crushed and superiors to be sabotaged. It may not be exactly news that the most trusted men (and, these days, women) in America are anything but, but it’s never been so convincingly demonstrated.” – Glenn Garvin, Reason
“There isn’t a weak link in The Morning Show. Aniston is flawless… Everyone else – especially Billy Crudup as the network suit playing seven-dimensional chess with everyone – matches her point for point. The script has depth and endless torque and the whole thing is an exhilarating rush that makes room for nuance, thought and – though it’s definitely a drama – humour.” – Lucy Mangan, The Guardian
rated tv-ma. contains strong language throughout, sexual content, mild violence, smoking, and drug content.
HIM
Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback, has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.
“A trippy mix of horror, thriller and sports movie, HIM is a very wild ride. A launching pad for its director and lead, and a shining moment for Wayans.” – Olly Richards, Empire
“It’s gloriously twisted and it owns its broad personality. It also has a duo of committed star turns at its core in Withers and Wayans.” – Peter Gray, The AU Review
“Tipping embraces the self-indulgent label of ‘elevated horror,’ crafting a tense, trippy, ultra-stylized movie that’s so surreal at times, it might feel like you’re watching an extension of Matthew Barney’s Cremaster Cycle.” – Peter Debruge, Variety
rated r for strong bloody violence, language throughout, sexual material, nudity, and some drug use.
Together
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
“One to talk about afterwards with your significant other — if the subject matter hasn’t made you terrified of spending too much time alone with them.” – Chris Knight, Original Cin
“Together is such a sharp blend of the hilarious and the terrifying that it busts your gut at the same time it has you gritting your teeth.” – Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail
“That the two stars are married in real life is part of the movie’s genius and certainly key to why Together is as outrageously funny as it is scary.” – Ty Burr, Washington Post
rated r for violent / disturbing content, sexual content, graphic nudity, language, and brief drug content.
Caught Stealing
Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out.
“…visually striking, engagingly twisty, and often pretty ‘fun’.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal
“It’s a fast-paced joyride, enlivened by great talent in even the smaller roles.” – Chris Knight, Original Cin
“Who better to lead us into this netherworld than a late-night bartender, the kind who is still slinging shots at 4 a.m.? As Hank, Austin Butler turns in yet another starburst performance in Darren Aronofsky’s careening, sordid, often hilarious noir about a man on the run in a metropolis abounding with weirdos, poseurs and goons.” – Kyle Smith, Wall Street Journal
rated r for strong violent content, pervasive language, some sexuality / nudity, and brief drug use.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality—and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ’n’ roll.
“In the end, it all amounts to something of a cinematic victory lap, but one played with finesse and just enough fresh material to make the encore worth it. In a world of bloated reboots and soulless sequels, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues earns its place on the setlist.” – Mike Scott, New Orleans Times-Picayune
“Spinal Tap II holds onto the real sense that these men, despite everything they’ve been through, have loved each other almost their entire lives. Guest and McKean in particular met in college in the late 1960s, and they’ve been playing music together ever since; there’s something beautiful about the fact that they’ve found their way to this moment, after so many decades — one where the only laughter they care about is each other’s.” – Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence
“Spinal Tap II: The End Continues may not have the brown M&M joke or cultish appeal of its original, but it gets great and lovable mileage out of just how good those first jokes were – mini-Stonehenge replica included. You’d have to be a curmudgeon not to think it was fantastic fun.” – Christina Newland, The i Paper
rated r for language including some sexual references.
Eden
A group of outsiders (Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, Sydney Sweeney) settle on a remote island only to discover their greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other. Based on a true story.
“All told, Eden is deeply engrossing throughout and is a compelling look at nasty, vicious characters cracking under trying conditions. The fact that all of this really happened makes this bizarre tale that much more intriguing.” – Ankit Jhunjhunwala, The Playlist
“If Howard and Sweeney can make movies together like this all the time, may neither of them ever stop.” – Chase Hutchinson, The Wrap
“Every bit as intellectually stimulating as it is thrilling, Eden feels primed to launch discussions much the same way a good book does for a club. Whether ruminating on man vs. nature, man vs. man, colonialism, excess, or the pointlessness of supposedly noble endeavors taken on for ignoble reasons, Eden leaves one with much to think over.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal
rated r for some strong violence, sexual content, graphic nudity, and language.
Sharp Corner
When family man Josh McCall (Ben Foster) moves with his wife Rachel (Cobie Smulders) and son Max (William Kosovic) into a quiet house by a notoriously dangerous road bend, life should be peaceful—until a car crashes into their yard. Instead of leaving, Josh becomes obsessed with saving future accident victims: watching traffic, training in CPR, even interfering with safety measures. But the more he intervenes, the more his marriage, sanity, and sense of purpose begin to unravel around him as the corner’s dark allure tightens its grip. Based on a 2012 short story by Russell Wangersky.
“This is a quiet classic. Every choice is just right.” – Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
“A fascinating character study that shows us the dangers of finding fulfillment in all the wrong places.” – Patrice Witherspoon, Screen Rant
“Buxton gains confidence as the film heads into the murky final stretch, neatly gliding around the, ahem, sharp corners that would have seen others crashing into the darkness. He leads his story to a knockout ending that’s both hauntingly downbeat yet crushingly inevitable without going to new, unnecessary extremes.” – Benjamin Lee, The Guardian
not rated. contains strong language, violence, sexual content, and thematic material.
The Arctic Convoy
In 1941, a convoy carrying vital military supplies to Allied Forces crosses treacherous, enemy-infested waters. The 35 civilian merchant ships brave brutal Arctic seas, fighting for their lives against German air and naval attacks.
“The Arctic Convoy shines a light on the perilous efforts of merchant sailors during the war, while also telling a compelling human story…” – Mark Dujsik, Mark Reviews Movies
“The Arctic Convoy succeeds in sharing another little-known true story from the many still yet to be told from World War II. Strong performances and a character-driven focus adds some unexpected layers to this riveting, edge-of-your-seat nautical drama.” – Keith Garlington, Keith & the Movies
“The Arctic Convoy works as a solid history lesson… It achieves the goal of honoring civilian sailors who served valiantly at sea during World War II.” – Julian Roman, MovieWeb
not rated. contains bloody images, mild violence, peril, some language including sexual references, and thematic content.
Four Letters of Love
Based on Niall Williams’s bestselling novel, this sweeping romantic drama follows Nicholas (Fionn O’Shea), the son of a mystic-turned-painter (Gabriel Byrne), and Isabel (Ann Skelly), a gifted young woman marked by tragedy, as their lives spiral toward an improbable connection. Set across windswept Irish landscapes, the story unfolds through generations of longing and fate, with Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan portraying the complex parents caught in the emotional crossfire.
“Four Letters is a tale of signs and omens, destiny and divine intervention, cosmic connections and miracle cures in which love conquers every obstacle placed in its path. It has elements of Edna O’Brien’s early writing, and these star-crossed lovers might have appealed to Powell and Pressburger back in the day.” – Allan Hunter, Screen Daily
“Four Letters of Love is a quiet, pulsing drama rich with complexity—a testament to not only its literary origins, but how well the original poetic lyricism, spirituality, and philosophy all come across on screen.” – Sankeerthna Vedamtam, MovieJawn
“This confident adaptation of Niall Williams’ global bestseller retains a strong literary slant, centering various characters’ love of art, poetry, and writing alongside their search for meaning.” – Kat Halstead, Common Sense Media
not rated. contains mild language, sexual material, thematic material, and smoking.
The Jester 2
On Halloween night, teenage magician Max (Kaitlyn Trentham) finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the twisted game of the supernatural trickster known only as the Jester (Michael Sheffield). What begins as a seemingly harmless exchange of magic tricks quickly devolves into a brutal showdown, as Max is forced into a ritual of murder and mayhem she never asked for. With every illusion hiding a lethal trap, her only chance of escape is to outsmart the devilish Jester at his own game.
“The Jester 2 is no masterpiece, but it’s undeniably fun. As a spooky-season crowd-pleaser, it does exactly what it promises: tricks, treats, and just enough terror to keep you grinning.” – Stephanie Malone, Morbidly Beautiful
“The Jester 2 delivers an interesting story with great visuals, great sound, and a fitting score.” – Mikal CG, Film Threat
“The Jester certainly has an unsettling sadistic side which makes him both creepy and compelling.” – Keith Garlington, Keith & the Movies
not rated. contains strong bloody violence, gory images, strong language, peril, and sexual material including threat.
Osiris
Special Forces commandos are abducted mid-operation by a mysterious spacecraft and, upon awakening, team up with a mysterious woman (Linda Hamilton) in a fight for survival against a relentless alien race.
“While it’s not a movie that stands up to detailed scrutiny, Osiris is packed with solid action scenes, lots of alien conflict, and epitomizes the need to survive against all odds. Even when they’re never in your favor.” – Diana Keng, Geek Girl Authority
“What’s even more impressive about Osiris are its visual effects, which rival even those of some of the big-budget studio movies.” – Grant Hermanns, Screen Rant
“Fun, pulpy B-movie science fiction, complete with largely practical alien suits and nods to all manner of classics. And, of course, the action from director William Kaufman is tight, badass, and plentiful.” – Brent McKnight, The Last Thing I See
not rated. contains graphic violence, peril, and strong language including sexual references.
Nyctophobia
As Liz (Olivia Clari Nice) struggles with nyctophobia (fear of the dark), she desperately tries to fall asleep by entering her “inner world” where she can access her happy childhood memories. However, she ultimately becomes trapped in a time loop in her dream world and encounters the nightmarish Dark Figure, who appears in various forms and shapes.
not rated.
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