Movies of the Week #16 (2026): Power, Ethics, and Rom-Com Reunions This week’s movies cover the spectrum of human connection, ranging from intense power dynamics to the warmth of inclusive friendship. Whether dissecting documentary ethics or exploring the comedic tensions of reunions and dates turned dangerous, these films examine vulnerability and truth. While some stories masterfully navigate unconventional bonds, others struggle with contrived narratives or stylistic paradoxes. Collectively, they reflect the persistent, often messy, and occasionally flawed pursuit of emotional clarity and authentic connection within our own lives.

Movies of the Week #16 (2026): Power, Ethics, and Rom-Com Reunions

This week’s movies cover the spectrum of human connection, ranging from intense power dynamics to the warmth of inclusive friendship. Whether dissecting documentary ethics or exploring the comedic tensions of reunions and dates…

Once the girls arrive at their reunion (much later than you would think), things start happening, kicking off with a nifty little dream sequence. The movie does show positivity and care for its naive leads, which is why it feels good by the end. 6

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What makes Pillion really stand out is its bravery in sticking with the inconvenient truth that some relationship dynamics just are not fixable. 8

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It's a warm and inclusive story about finding affection and making it work, while managing some Mr. Darcy-esque encounters and the inherent conflict between the haves and the have-nots. 7

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Littered among the many things that Subject grazes, but doesn't delve on, are some powerful truths - starting with the realization that the documentary has lost its innocence and simply cannot exist in the same way it used to thirty years ago. 7

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The twist and turns might keep you entertained to some degree, but I just found everything to be contrived for no good reason - other than "so that the movie can happen". 4

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There isn't much else to it, just ninety minutes of angling to punish a guy who turns out impossible to punish, which feels a bit like a missed opportunity to make a bigger statement about the way male/female transgressions are judged. 4

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Movies of the Week #14 #15 (2026): Institutional Corruption, Found-Footage Frights, and 90s Fluff This week's movies cover a spectrum of ethical dilemmas and tonal shifts, ranging from harrowing systemic critiques to dated romantic tropes. While some entries offer a profound, hard-hitting exploration of institutional corruption and human suffering, others struggle with repetitive horror mechanics or generic sci-fi execution. The selection concludes with high school comedies that, while nostalgic, reveal troubling undercurrents and a lack of chemistry, highlighting the friction between past cinematic standards and modern moral sensibilities.

Movies of the Week #14 #15 (2026): Institutional Corruption, Found-Footage Frights, and 90s Fluff

This week's movies cover a spectrum of ethical dilemmas and tonal shifts, ranging from harrowing systemic critiques to dated romantic tropes. While some entries offer a profound, hard-hitting…

A strong final fifteen minutes then elevate what had been an hour of mishmash to something memorable. The minimalistic visuals, the eerie locations, the effective sound game, they come together and work well to make the bigger effects look good. 6

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Few documentaries are as hard-hitting in presenting a profoundly frustrating and, to some degree, irreconcilable situation of morality. It's difficult to not feel appalled and moved by everything. 8

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All in all, it works fine as an action flick with some beautiful scenery and cool, tense action, but it does shoot itself in the leg with some creative choices and the most generic military squad you can imagine. 5

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The only interesting tidbits are how this whole adventure is followed as reality TV by fellow reporters, thanks to a camera so state of the art that it doesn't even exist today. Not good, man, not good. 4

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Movies of the Week #13 (2026): Nineties Nostalgia, Time Machine Quirks, and Disney Villains This week's movies cover a spectrum of nostalgic romance and self-discovery, blending classic tropes with unexpected depth. While some revisit the uncomplicated charm of the nineties, others subvert typical character archetypes through gender-fluid exploration and legal ambition. Even a time-traveling caper manages to find human connection amidst its high-concept premise. Though a few entries feel visually indulgent or narratively familiar, the collection ultimately celebrates characters who challenge expectations and find joy in unconventional places.

Movies of the Week #13 (2026): Nineties Nostalgia, Time Machine Quirks, and Disney Villains

This week's movies cover a spectrum of nostalgic romance and self-discovery, blending classic tropes with unexpected depth. While some revisit the uncomplicated charm of the nineties, others subvert typical…

A surprising little time-traveler, that doesn't abuse the mechanism, MNNA stars James Marsden, Vince Vaughn, Vince Vaughn and Eiza Gonzalez. The movie doesn't do enough to stand out. It actually, surprisingly does. 7

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Four Weddings is lovely, easy, breezy, a spawn of its time and what a good time it was, the pristine, uncomplicated mid 90s. 8

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What it does best is avoid direct types - the blonde isn't just a blonde, the mean rival who stole her boyfriend is also an actual person and not all men are terrible, only most of them. 6

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The movie is gentle and nuanced, which is why it has received much praise, particularly given when it was released. It finds positivity even in a pragmatic conclusion, which isn't something that comes easy. 7

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The movie plays like an Ocean's Eleven style caper with a different lick of paint - but it's nice paint. There were surprising highlights to it, so I'm rather surprised they haven't stuck the landing on the sequel yet. 6

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Movies of the Week #12 (2026): Cults, Conspiracy, and Brazil’s Brutal 70s This week's movies cover the dark absurdity of human behavior, shifting from neon-lit Gen Z paranoia and nostalgic time-loop romances to the grim reality of cult manipulation and aviation tragedy. While some documentaries struggle with depth or sensitivity, a sweeping Brazilian crime drama offers a dense, rewarding exploration of corruption. Whether navigating social privilege or political chaos, these stories examine how individuals struggle against systems and each other amidst shifting timelines and moral ambiguity throughout.

Movies of the Week #12 (2026): Cults, Conspiracy, and Brazil’s Brutal 70s

This week's movies cover the dark absurdity of human behavior, shifting from neon-lit Gen Z paranoia and nostalgic time-loop romances to the grim reality of cult manipulation and aviation tragedy. While some documentaries…

T: It is a difficult situation for the bereaved to sort through now: what, then, is my truth?

This story of the disaster that led to the death of all 150 on board plays like needless rummaging through unprovable truths. 5

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When it all comes together, it remains unorthodox, playing with its narrative form and continuously blending the expected with the unexpected. It's justifiably on the list of the best movies of the year. 8

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Everyone's after you, if you're rich and pretty, right? Actually, if you're just rich, full stop. And nobody is more after you than your best friends. But after you first ditch the wannabes. 7

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This timelooper brings us back to the glorious days of Y2k, as a group of friends gather for a seminal new year's eve party. There are some interesting twists along the way and the movie has a great soundtrack, so I tolerated it well. 6

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I kept wanting to understand more of the context, hear from field experts, and get a better image of the failings of justice that have allowed Bivolaru to exploit people for decades. Alas, Twisted Yoga leaves many questions unanswered. 6

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Twisted Yoga (2026) | The 20th Greatest Romanian I am venturing off the beaten path and reviewing this Apple-produced mini-series, which could just as well have been a movie. Told in three parts, it takes the testimony of several women who were abused in the infamous cult of Gregorian Bivolaru, a Romanian yoga guru. I was young when Bivolaru was arrested in the 2000s but it was a big thing in the media, which led me to believe this was not in any way a present-day story.

Twisted Yoga (2026) | The 20th Greatest Romanian

I am venturing off the beaten path and reviewing this Apple-produced mini-series, which could just as well have been a movie. Told in three parts, it takes the testimony of several women who were abused in the infamous cult of Gregorian Bivolaru, a…

Movies of the Week #11 (2026): Legacy, Rivalry, and the High Cost of Toys This week's movies cover a vast terrain of ambition, legacy, and the bittersweet nature of human connection. From the poetic grief of historical drama and the frantic obsession of competitive sport to the high-octane tragedies of racing history, these narratives explore the friction between technical mastery and emotional accessibility. Whether critiquing the commercialization of nostalgia or finding simple joy in a sun-drenched Italian romance, these films examine how we remember, compete, and eventually heal.

Movies of the Week #11 (2026): Legacy, Rivalry, and the High Cost of Toys

This week's movies cover a vast terrain of ambition, legacy, and the bittersweet nature of human connection. From the poetic grief of historical drama and the frantic obsession of competitive sport to the high-octane…

A guest appearance by Andrea Bocelli and the general leaning on Italian music elevate what would otherwise have been just a silly and senseless romcom into...an enjoyable silly and senseless romcom. 6

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There is a disingenuous streak that flows through Mad Props, but there's also a level of excitement that does evoke a semblance of happiness and fulfilment. Overall, probably ok for those interested in the topic. 6

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At no point did I get a sense that the drama that befalls this family is far more than a tragic montage of moments. But this doesn't mean there isn't beauty to Chole Zhao's imagery or to the committed performance of Jessie Buckley. 7

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Timothée Chalamet is an effectively annoying lead, but the vibes right now are that he might not get his Academy Award. It's easy to appreciate the art that goes into making this kind of movie. It's not as easy to enjoy the end result. 7

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