Antoine Fuqua’s Michael starring Jaafar Jackson avoids controversy to focus on Michael Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to global superstardom. While critics note its sanitized approach and omission of later-life controversies, the film is praised for its emotional undertone, strong performances, and standout musical sequences.

Euphoria Season 3 debuts to 8.5 million U.S. viewers in its first three days, up 44% from Season 2, while dominating social trends across X and TikTok. DTF St. Louis concludes its run with 3.5 million viewers for its finale and consistent week-over-week growth, averaging 6.5 million viewers per episode across its series run.

Critics are divided on Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson. While performances and musical recreations are praised, reviewers question its handling of Jackson’s legacy, omissions, and controversial history. The film follows Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to global superstardom and hits theaters Friday.

AMC’s The Audacity, created by Jonathan Glatzer, offers a bleak satire of Silicon Valley tech culture led by Billy Magnussen and Sarah Goldberg. While sharply observed and well-acted, the series struggles to evolve beyond familiar critiques of greed, power, and moral collapse.

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 pushes its characters into adulthood, but Sam Levinson’s HBO drama struggles to translate its signature teenage volatility into sustained emotional stakes. Zendaya anchors the season with a standout performance as Rue, even as the series becomes increasingly uneven in structure and emotional impact.

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 2 begins with a confident, high-stakes premiere as Jon Hamm returns and James Marsden delivers a scene-stealing performance. Apple TV+’s sharp dramedy deepens its exploration of wealth, power, and control, setting up a darker, more dangerous chapter that feels more refined, character-driven, and unpredictable than ever.

Broadway review of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ starring Jon Bernthal at the August Wilson Theatre in NYC. A new stage adaptation of the classic Al Pacino film, featuring a standout rotating set and a performance that leans into the original while delivering a theatrical, crowd-driven experience.

‘The Drama’ review: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in Kristoffer Borgli’s A24 film, a promising but uneven take on love, trust and doubt.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 delivers brutal action and timely political themes, with Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio leading a stronger, more cohesive return for Marvel on Disney+.

Maika Monroe stars in ‘Reminders of Him,’ the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation. Our review examines the emotional melodrama, performances and whether the film lives up to the author’s growing cinematic brand.

Steve Carell leads HBO’s college comedy ‘Rooster,’ but despite a stellar cast including Danielle Deadwyler and Phil Dunster, the series struggles to find its focus.

Luke Grimes returns as Kayce Dutton in CBS’ ‘Marshals,’ a ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff crime procedural that struggles to establish its own identity.

Jason Bateman, David Harbour and Linda Cardellini star in HBO’s ‘DTF St. Louis,’ a Steven Conrad limited series blending suburban melodrama and murder mystery.

Glen Powell headlines John Patton Ford’s ‘How to Make a Killing,’ a black comedy that never fully commits to its dark premise. Despite strong turns from Margaret Qualley and Bill Camp, the A24 satire feels oddly restrained and dramatically underpowered.

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead Emerald Fennell’s bold, sensual take on ‘Wuthering Heights,’ a visually lush and emotionally charged reimagining of the Emily Brontë classic.

‘Crime 101’ stars Chris Hemsworth as a disciplined jewel thief in a sleek, slow-burn heist thriller inspired by classic ’90s crime dramas. Co-starring Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry, the film favors tension, character, and consequence over spectacle, delivering a polished and satisfying theatrical experience.

Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s long-awaited return, a chaotic sci-fi comedy about AI, distraction, and humanity’s digital downfall. Stylish and ambitious, but lighter on satire than it should be.

Gregg Araki returns with I Want Your Sex, a bold erotic satire starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. Premiering at Sundance, the film explores power, consent, and contemporary sexual politics with sharp humor, visual flair, and fearless performances.

John Turturro stars in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, a Sundance crime drama written and directed by Noah Segan. The film explores aging, obsolescence, and loyalty through an intimate portrait of a small-time thief navigating a city that no longer sees him.

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe star in The Weight, a Depression-era crime drama premiering at Sundance. Read The Cinema Group’s full review of Padraic McKinley’s atmospheric but restrained debut.

Premiering at Sundance, Cathy Yan’s ‘The Gallerist’ stars Natalie Portman as a Miami gallerist who turns an accidental death into conceptual art during Art Basel. Jenna Ortega, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Catherine Zeta-Jones round out a stacked cast in a stylish satire that’s more frantic than razor-sharp — but still a bold, entertaining swing.

Aidan Zamiri’s ‘The Moment’ follows Charli xcx in the aftermath of ‘Brat’ as fame, branding, and creative control collide. Charli is magnetic and the satire lands in flashes, but the film struggles to choose between sharp comedy and self-mythology — making it feel more like fan-only supplemental material.

Rachel Lambert’s ‘Carousel’ finds its footing after a shaky, over-scored start, evolving into an intimate and emotionally precise drama. Chris Pine and Jenny Slate bring depth and restraint to a story about loneliness, risk, and second chances, with Abby Ryder Fortson delivering a standout supporting performance.