Middleburg Review : “I Play Rocky”
Oscar-winning director Peter Farrelly returns to biopics with his sixth solo effort, “I Play Rocky,” produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Peter Gamble’s script dramatizes the development and production of the classic film “Rocky.”
Middleburg Review: “Wild Horse Nine”
Martin McDonagh brings together Oscar winner Sam Rockwell and Academy Award nominee John Malkovich for his fifth directorial effort, “Wild Horse Nine,” produced by Searchlight Pictures. McDonagh also writes the film’s screenplay.
“Terrestrial” Review: Jermaine Fowler Shines in Steve Pink’s Twisty Thriller
After a four-year break, director Steve Pink returns to feature films with “Terrestrial.” Aero Films distributes the film, which is presented by A Hurley/Pickle Productions in association with Phiphen Pictures, Range Media Partners, and Gummy Films.
“A Talent for Murder” Review: Helen Mirren Commands a Twisty Literary Thriller
Acclaimed music video director Anton Corbijn returns to narrative features with “A Talent for Murder”, produced by Bleecker Street. Joanna Murray-Smith adapts the screenplay from her 2014 play Switzerland.
“Wicker” Review: Olivia Colman Shines in a Strange, Sensual Love Story
Writing and directing duo Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson enlist an impressive collection of award-winning talent for Wicker, Black Bear Pictures’ adaptation of Ursula Wills’ acclaimed short story The Wicker Husband.
Screamfest 2026 Review: Grow
One highlight of covering a horror festival like Screamfest is discovering emerging voices in the genre you hope will achieve great success. Director Brian Gottlieb, who co-directs and co-writes “Grow” with Aimee Scher, is one of those promising talents.
‘The Beast’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson Turns the Presidential Limo Into a War Machine
Director Renny Harlin reunites with the iconic Samuel L. Jackson for the fourth time in the action film “The Beast”, produced by Aura Entertainment. Written by Umair Aleem, the movie features Jackson as the President of the United States.
“Ghost in the Cell” Review: Joko Anwar’s Bloody Prison Horror Gets Lost in the Chaos
I’ll admit that I wasn’t familiar with Joko Anwar’s previous work before watching “Ghost in the Cell.” However, I’m always open to an action flick or horror movie, so the combination of prison drama, supernatural horror, and dark comedy caught my attention.
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Review: Mahershala Ali Brings Heart and Fury to a Story of Fatherhood
Emerging writer-director Bassam Tariq teams up with two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali for his latest feature, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” from Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios. Ali portrays Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood. Following the death of his wife, he becomes the sole protector and provider for his newborn daughter, Fathia (Adia), and son, Qadir (Jahleel Kamara).
Heart of the Beast Review: Brad Pitt and Man’s Best Friend Take on the Wilderness
Before he reprises his Academy Award-winning role as Cliff Booth later this year, Brad Pitt reunites with his “Fury” director, David Ayer, for the friendship tale “Heart of the Beast” from Paramount Pictures.
“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” Review: Grief, Desire and a Second Chance to Dance
Josef Kubota Wladyka makes his debut in the dance-film genre with his third directorial feature, “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” Sony Pictures Classics will release the film, which earned Wladyka the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
“Legend of the White Dragon” Review: Jason David Frank Shines in His Final Leading Role
Growing up in the nineties, I experienced the Power Rangers phenomenon firsthand. While I was never a die-hard fan deeply invested in the lore, my heart sank when Jason David Frank passed away in 2022. It felt like another piece of my childhood slipping away.