Film: Digger Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Writers: Iñárritu, Berman, Giacobone & Dinelaris Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Released: October 2, 2026 (USA) Rating: R Runtime: 2h 9m Content note: Rated R. A dark satire about a man-made environmental catastrophe, with themes of death (including suicide) and a beloved pet’s illness. This review is spoiler-free; the twist is explained only in the clearly marked spoiler box further down. Dark ComedySatireClimateTom CruiseIñárrituEnsemble CastVistaVisionWarner Bros. 53%Rotten Tomatoes 46Metacritic 7.5IMDb 3.9/5Letterboxd C+CinemaScore 🛢️ Know this first: this is not a Tom Cruise blockbuster. Despite the star and the giant disaster in its…
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Series: Lanterns (Season 1) Network: HBO · HBO Max Created by: Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof & Tom King Showrunner: Chris Mundy Studio: DC Studios · Warner Bros. Television Aired: August 16 – October 4, 2026 Episodes: 8 Content note: A mature HBO drama with murder, violence (including a torture scene), and plenty of strong language. This review is spoiler-free; the finale is discussed only in the clearly marked spoiler box further down. Crime DramaSuperheroMysteryBuddy CopDC StudiosGreen LanternHBO MaxKyle ChandlerAaron Pierre 91%RT Critics ~70%RT Audience 72Metacritic 7.8IMDb 19.3MAvg. Viewers 🌽 Know this first: this is a crime drama with power rings,…
Film: Beware Boiúna Director: Mike P. Nelson Screenplay: Alan B. McElroy Cinematography: Nick Junkersfeld Distributor: Lionsgate · Constantin Film Released: October 2, 2026 (USA) Rating: R Runtime: 1h 44m 🎥 Heads-up for motion-sensitive viewers: almost the entire film is shot handheld, often in tight close-ups. If shaky camerawork bothers you, sit further back than usual in the theatre. HorrorCreature FeatureAdventureSurvivalAmazonGiant SnakePractical EffectsLionsgate 73%Fandango 56%Rotten Tomatoes 6.3IMDb 1.5/4RogerEbert.com RRating 🐍 Know this first: the snake arrives late. Beware Boiúna spends its first half on a human story before its giant serpent truly takes over. If you’re expecting wall-to-wall snake attacks from…
Film: Forgotten Island Directors: Januel Mercado & Joel Crawford Studio: DreamWorks Animation Distributor: Universal Pictures Released: September 25, 2026 (USA) Rating: PG Runtime: 1h 49m Genre: Animated Fantasy Adventure / Comedy AnimationFantasyAdventureComedyFriendshipFilipino MythologyFamilyDreamWorksOriginal Story 95%Rotten Tomatoes 96%Fandango 7.8IMDb ACinemaScore 3.9Letterboxd 🏝️ Know this first: if you want to see it on a big screen, don’t wait. Forgotten Island is one of the best-reviewed films of the year — and one of DreamWorks’ weakest openings ever. Original animated films that struggle at the box office tend not to stay in theatres long. ⚖️ One of the Year’s Best-Reviewed Films. Hardly Anyone…
Film: Primetime Director: Lance Oppenheim Released: September 25, 2026 (USA) Rating: R Runtime: 1h 49m Genre: Psychological Thriller / Media Satire Studio: A24 Starring: Robert Pattinson ⚠️ Content Note Primetime is about a real television sting operation targeting men who tried to meet minors, and about a real-life sting that ended in tragedy. Its subject matter includes child sexual exploitation and suicide. This review discusses those themes without graphic detail. If you’re struggling, support is available — in the US, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Psychological ThrillerMedia SatireDramaBased on True EventsTrue CrimePeriod…
Film: Resident Evil Director: Zach Cregger Writers: Zach Cregger & Shay Hatten Released: September 18, 2026 (USA) Rating: R Runtime: 1h 37m Budget: $80 million Starring: Austin Abrams 🔒 This Review Is Spoiler-Free — Especially the Ending Resident Evil’s ending is the most talked-about thing about it right now, and it’s genuinely divisive. We don’t describe it, hint at it, or tell you which way it goes. If you haven’t seen the film yet, stay off social media until you have. Everything below is safe to read before you watch. HorrorSci-FiSurvival HorrorVideo Game AdaptationCreature FeatureHorror ComedyPractical EffectsZombiesRaccoon CityUmbrellaReal-Time ThrillerBig Screen…