Weekend Film Reviews

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The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.

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Weekend Film Reviews: 'Marty Supreme,' 'Song Sung Blue'

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in Song Sung Blue as two down on their luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde both agree even if you don't care about the music, you just might get swept away. The duo also review Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet, The Testament of Ann Lee, and the Korean thriller No Other Choice.

17 min
DEC 19

Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Housemaid,' 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, has it all. Hunky husband, hot maid, and an unhinged wife. What could possibly go wrong? Film critics Monica Castillo and Katie Walsh review the new thriller from director Paul Feig. Plus: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Is This Thing On? and The Voice of Hind Rajab.

18 min
DEC 12

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Dust Bunny,' 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'

Dust Bunny, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, is billed as a family-friendly horror movie...if that's even a thing. Film critics Shawn Edwards and Alison Willmore share their take on the movie along with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Ella McCay, and Scarlet.

16 min
DEC 5

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' 'The Chronology of Water'

Film critics Witney Seibold and Tim Grierson review the latest releases: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, The Chronology of Water, The Secret Agent, and Fackham Hall.

18 min
NOV 27

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Hamnet,' 'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions'

Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review Hamnet, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, The Things You Kill, and Palestine 36.

18 min
NOV 21

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Rental Family'

Film critics Amy Nicholson and William Bibbiani review Wicked: For Good, Sisu: Road to Revenge, Rental Family, and Reflection in a Dead Diamond.

18 min
NOV 14

Weekend Film Reviews: 'The Running Man,' 'Jay Kelly,' 'Sirāt'

A new Noah Baumbach movie tries to channel Federico Fellini with a story about an aging movie star questioning his life choices.

18 min
NOV 7

Weekend Film Reviews: 'Christy,' 'Die My Love,' 'Predator: Badlands'

Oscar bait, and a surprisingly good Predator sequel. Witney Seibold and Christy Lemire weigh in on this week's releases.

19 min

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If you can get past the genre biases...

09/07/2018

Griddy Films

I wish Mr. Morgenstern got over some of his genre biases, but otherwise this podcast is a great resource for anyone who wants concise, witty (if dry), smart movie reviews.
A Mensch and a Scholar and a Sly Wit

09/22/2023

Mr. Poultry

I don’t have any clever rants, trolls, snarcky witticisms to add to these comments. I just like Joe’s reviews and have read them for a long time. His reviews are thoughtful, often funny, insightful and, above all, humane. They shy away from the usual cinemato-speak of auteurs and genres. They remind me that humans watch movies to be entertained, not exploited, and that they can really add emotional dimensions to our lives. Even some schlock ones. But, whew! if your movie tries to exploit the good will of the audience, his wit can be a runaway slicer and dicer. If you read his review of, “The Sound of Music” (last century, guys) you’ll know what I mean. .
Joe, please, no spoilers!

10/18/2020

nyfilmgoer

Every five or so reviews he spoils the ending of a film, which is extremely frustrating since it never seems necessary to deliver his message.
Fantastic.

11/11/2019

dozens

Fantastic.