Guillermo del Toro reimagines 'Frankenstein' as a grand gothic opera starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. With stunning visuals and heartbreaking emotion, it’s a haunting new classic.

Dwayne Johnson gives his most vulnerable performance yet in The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie’s gritty solo debut about MMA legend Mark Kerr. Emily Blunt stuns as his chaotic partner in a film that blends bruising realism with emotional weight. A TIFF standout that trades knockouts for truth. This isn’t Rocky—it’s Raging Bull with opiates.

Lily James stars in ‘Swiped,’ Hulu’s dramatized look at Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from Tinder to Bumble. Despite its style and solid performances, the film stumbles in its attempt to turn a startup saga into a meaningful empowerment story.

Elizabeth Olsen stars alongside Miles Teller and Callum Turner in A24’s Eternity, a TIFF-premiered afterlife rom-com exploring love, memory, and legacy. Read The Cinema Group's full review of the original film directed by David Freyne.

June Squibb stars in Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut — a tender, gently comedic story of reinvention, intergenerational friendship, and the unexpected ways we find meaning in grief, community, and personal growth late in life.

Sydney Sweeney powers through in a performance that’s both physically fierce and emotionally grounded. While Christy occasionally follows familiar genre beats, her presence keeps it compelling from start to finish.

A hypnotic descent into upper-class warfare, ‘Hedda’ blends high style with psychological intensity. DaCosta crafts a visually lush atmosphere reminiscent of Kubrick’s precision and grandeur, while Tessa Thompson commands every frame with precise, seductive control. It is a fever dream of beauty and manipulation, sharp, stylish and quietly unsettling.

Jude Law and Jason Bateman deliver powerhouse performances in Black Rabbit, Netflix’s gripping NY noir about two estranged brothers entangled in secrets, ambition, and the gritty underworld of downtown nightlife. A stylish and emotional crime thriller exploring the cost of loyalty, legacy, and self-destruction.

Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus recreates California’s deadliest wildfire with terrifying realism and emotional weight. Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star as unlikely heroes in a gripping true story produced by Jamie Lee Curtis.

Olivier Assayas’ The Wizard of the Kremlin — starring Paul Dano and Jude Law — is a sprawling, satirical chronicle of post-Soviet Russia and modern power. Long and ambiguous but searingly relevant, the TIFF premiere examines how propaganda, myth, and politics intertwine in both Russia and the West.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman headline Jay Roach’s The Roses, a reimagining of The War of the Roses. Stylish, sharp, and funny, the marital comedy entertains even if it lacks the final bite of its predecessor.

Austin Butler leads Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, a stylish, violent, and unexpectedly fun New York crime caper with standout turns from Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, and Vincent D’Onofrio. Sleek, pulpy, and unpredictable, this may be Aronofsky’s most commercial — and most entertaining — film yet.

‘Splitsville’ is a sharp, stylish comedy from Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin. Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona headline a story of open relationships turned open warfare — a slap-in-the-face indie triumph with dazzling visuals, chaotic humor, and star power to spare.

Margaret Qualley delivers a career-defining performance in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t!, a neon-soaked detective thriller that pairs pulp absurdity with heartfelt emotion. Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans round out a wildly entertaining cast.

John Cena returns in Peacemaker Season 2, a tighter, more emotional chapter that trades spectacle for character depth while cementing James Gunn’s series in the new DCU.

Amazon’s The Map That Leads to You pairs Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa in a postcard-pretty romance, but Lasse Hallström’s film struggles with shallow writing, tonal missteps, and a lack of emotional payoff.

Tony Tost’s ‘Americana,’ distributed by Lionsgate, stars Sydney Sweeney and Halsey in a bloody, ironic, and surprisingly heartfelt Western about survival, stolen legacies, and American desperation. In theaters August 15, 2025.

Vanessa Kirby delivers a raw, magnetic performance in Netflix’s Night Always Comes, a tense neo-noir from director Benjamin Caron about one woman’s all-night fight for survival in Portland.

Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth grounds the franchise’s horror on our planet, delivering corporate intrigue, synthetic life dilemmas, and plenty of monster mayhem. Starring Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant.

Julia Garner and Josh Brolin star in Zach Cregger’s Weapons, a visually stunning, chapter-driven horror mystery about a small town shattered by a mass disappearance.

Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer headline The Pickup, Tim Story’s offbeat heist comedy that blends sharp banter with high-speed chaos—uneven but entertaining.

Netflix’s 'Wednesday' Season 2 expands its mythos and cast, delivering rich gothic visuals and a strong lead performance from Jenna Ortega—but loses narrative clarity in the process.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return for 'Freakier Friday,' a chaotic sequel that trades the original's heart and humor for overstuffed slapstick. Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons shine, but the film fumbles its nostalgic potential.

Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger lead a brutal, emotional father-daughter thriller in 'She Rides Shotgun,' a raw and tender crime drama directed by Nick Rowland. Featuring powerful performances, emotional stakes, and explosive action, this Lionsgate release is one of the year’s most gripping surprises.