'Alien: Romulus' is another franchise movie that brings more nostalgia than novelty The latest installment of the "Alien" series is an efficient and reasonably entertaining thriller. But dwelling too obsessively on the past won't guarantee a franchise's future. Justin Chang
Film on U.K.'s complicated relationship with race and identity is as timely as ever A new film released this past week in the U.K. addressed the country's complicated relationship with racial and religious identities. It hit the screens amid far-right protests. Willem Marx
‘Sebastian’ re-writes the sex work movie Director and writer Mikko Mäkelä says he wasn’t interested in creating yet another sex worker drama focused on trauma. Instead, Sebastian is a knowing but conflicted young man learning about himself. Ayesha Rascoe
The trailer for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake has some people very Grumpy The film, set to be released in March 2025, has been mired by a string of controversies on everything from its new “woke” messaging to its depiction of dwarfism. Rebecca Rosman
Joan Chen on her role in coming-of-age film 'Dìdi' NPR's Scott Simon talks to Joan Chen. The actor is getting Oscar buzz for the new film, "Dìdi," in which Chen plays the mother of a Taiwanese-American skater kid in the Bay Area. Scott Simon
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are 'The Instigators' in a classic heist film throwback After a heist goes bad, two inept Boston crooks (played by Damon and Affleck) become uneasy partners. The Instigators is a reasonably enjoyable film that reflects an earlier cinematic era. John Powers
'Sing Sing' offers a glimpse at life behind bars -- and the journey towards redemption Filmmaker Greg Kwedar and formerly incarcerated actor Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin discuss their new film about the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program founded at Sing Sing prison. Tonya Mosley
In ‘Good One,’ a family camping trip is full of emotional switchbacks On its surface, Good One is about a teen on a backpacking trip with her dad and his friend. But the film is so sharp and engrossing you might not notice the deeper story taking shape underneath. Justin Chang
Despite a big anniversary, many locals don’t feel connected to 'The Sound of Music' The movie "The Sound of Music" was filmed 60 years ago in Salzburg, Austria, where residents are less than enthusiastic about the von Trapp family story that draws hordes of tourists each year. Olivia Hampton
The new film 'War Game' asks, what if Jan. 6 happens again — but worse? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with co-directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss about their new documentary War Game, which considers dangerous possibilities after the 2024 presidential election. Mary Louise Kelly
