Author Archives: The Critic

Martial arts icon Dennis To returns as the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster in Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend, reuniting with director Li Liming (Ip Man: Kung Fu Master, Young Ip Man: Crisis Time) for a new action‑packed chapter in the iconic saga. This marks To’s fourth time portraying Ip Man, delivering another high‑intensity performance rooted… Read More »

Vertical has released the official U.S. trailer for The Magic Faraway Tree, opening in theaters nationwide on August 21. Directed by Ben Gregor and written by Simon Farnaby, the film brings Enid Blyton’s beloved classic to the big screen with a sweeping, family‑friendly fantasy adventure. A Timeless Tale Reimagined Adapted from Blyton’s iconic novel, the… Read More »

The first teaser has been released for Bitter Christmas, the newest film from acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. The project marks a return to the director’s signature blend of emotional complexity, metafiction, and richly layered storytelling. A Story Told Across Two Timelines Bitter Christmas unfolds through two interwoven narratives: Through these parallel stories, Almodóvar explores the… Read More »

The official trailer has debuted for TONY, director Matt Johnson’s bold new portrait of a young Anthony Bourdain, capturing the chaotic, formative summer that set him on the path toward becoming one of the most influential culinary voices of his generation. Synopsis Set in the early years before fame, TONY follows a 19‑year‑old Anthony Bourdain… Read More »

Christopher Nolan returns to the big screen with The Odyssey, a mythic action epic shot across the globe using brand‑new IMAX® film technology. Bringing Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® screens for the first time, the film opens exclusively in theaters July 17, 2026. Synopsis The Odyssey reimagines the ancient tale through Nolan’s signature blend of… Read More »

The first teaser trailer and new photos for Resident Evil — a terrifying reinvention of the iconic franchise — are now available. From visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian), the film brings a bold, all‑new story to the big screen when it arrives exclusively in theaters September 18, 2026. Synopsis In this fresh take on… Read More »

A new trailer has debuted for The Death of Robin Hood, writer‑director Michael Sarnoski’s dark reimagining of the legendary outlaw. Led by Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, the film presents a stark, grounded take on the myth, exploring the final chapter of a man defined by violence, loss, and the weight of his past. The… Read More »

A new coming‑of‑age drama from filmmaker Lucca Vieira, The Midway Point offers an intimate, emotionally grounded portrait of a withdrawn teenager on the autism spectrum whose life changes when an unexpected friendship helps him find courage, connection, and a sense of belonging during his final year of high school. The film will be available On… Read More »

The official trailer and poster have been released for HUNGRY, a tense new survival thriller set deep within the dangerous Louisiana swamplands. Written and directed by James Nunn (Wildcat, One Shot trilogy), the film introduces a deadly new cinematic predator lurking beneath the bayou’s murky waters. SYNOPSIS HUNGRY follows a group of thrill‑seeking tourists on… Read More »

A24 has released the final trailer for Mother Mary, the new drama from writer‑director David Lowery, ahead of its nationwide expansion this Friday. The film is now playing in select theaters and opens nationwide on April 24. Starring Academy Award® winner Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, and FKA twigs, the film teases a spellbinding,… Read More »

The official trailer has arrived for My Best Friend’s Dead, an all‑new horror‑thriller from writer‑director Bruce Wemple (The North Witch). The film will be available On Demand and Digital on May 26, 2026. SYNOPSIS In a remote New England town, a young woman withdraws from the world following the brutal murder of her best friend.… Read More »