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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 4h
In this month’s Home Entertainment Guide, @briantallerico.bsky.social previews the titles worth the pick-up, from THE SECRET AGENT, TEQUILA SUNRISE, & TOY STORY 5:
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Home Entertainment Guide September 2026: Disclosure Day, The Secret Agent, Backrooms, Toy Story 5, More
New titles on Blu-ray and streaming services include special editions of The Secret Agent, Nouvelle Vague, Go, and Tequila Sunrise, among new hits.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 5h
“[It] is another confirmation that genocide is happening, but the film’s stamp of validation in an ideal world shouldn’t be needed." @812filmreviews.com reviews NAZA:
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NAZA review: Harrowing Israeli film is an essential historical document
“NAZA” stands as an ontological survey of state-sponsored violence.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“It's excruciatingly painful that this languid, self-satisfied film doesn’t work." @812filmreviews.com reviews DIGGER:
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Digger review: Iñárritu and Cruise dig themselves into a metafictional morass
It’s excruciatingly painful that this languid, self-satisfied film doesn’t work.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“While [this game] is a disappointment, it’s encouraging to see Konami actively expanding the legacy of their franchise." @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews SILENT HILL: TOWNFALL:
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“Silent Hill: Townfall” Gets Fogged in by Frustrating Gameplay
A blend of stealth mechanics and puzzle-solving make the first two chapters of “Townfall” truly engaging. And then the air comes out of the tires.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"I was thinking about Chris Hansen as an archangel, or this spiritual figure who occupies this position of moral superiority. He’s tying himself to something ancient." @zacharylee.bsky.social spoke with Lance Oppenheim, Merritt Wever, & Skyler Gisondo about PRIMETIME:
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Enshrouded in Darkness: Lance Oppenheim, Merritt Wever, and Skyler Gisondo on "Primetime"
An interview with the director and stars of A24's newest hit.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Hopefully, the museum will find its direction and there will be gatherings of fans of different aspects of arts and even a lightsaber celebration or two in areas such as the gardens." @janamonji.bsky.social recaps her time at the Lucas Museum:
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Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles
A report on the now-open Lucas Museum in L.A.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The show appeals most when it leans into the food-themed action." @clintworthing.bsky.social reviews GET JIRO:
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Adult Swim's "Get Jiro" Serves Up Bloody, Sloppy Culinary Revenge
The show appeals most when it leans into the food-themed action.
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Lee Cronin's Clint Worthington @clintworthing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO follows up the populist melodrama of its predecessor for something grimmer, bloodier, and more cynical, even as it doesn't reinvent the kaiju wheel. Still visceral, heart string-tugging entertainment. For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, f/ #nyff64: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/godz...
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Godzilla Minus Zero movie review
“Minus Zero” doesn’t quite reach the miraculous highs of its predecessor, but the old boy still has plenty of bite.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Although it gets stronger as the season unfolds, [it] takes too long to get its gears turning." Kaiya Shunyata reviews WAR:
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HBO’s “War” Bares Its Teeth, But Lacks a Considerable Bite
Although it gets stronger as the season unfolds, “War” takes too long to get its gears turning.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“[It] doesn’t quite reach the miraculous highs of its predecessor, but the old boy still has plenty of bite." @clintworthing.bsky.social reviews GODZILLA MINUS ZERO:
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Godzilla Minus Zero review: R-rated sequel follows in the first's cavernous footsteps
“Minus Zero” doesn’t quite reach the miraculous highs of its predecessor, but the old boy still has plenty of bite.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Maybe I am fond of whistleblower movies because, in my decades of community work, I have been exposed to mismanagement and misconduct that never cease to break me." Omer M. Mozaffar writes about watching THE INSIDER in 2026:
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Watching "The Insider" in 2026: How Comparisons Compel Us to Protect Democracy
Michael Mann's masterpiece hits differently given the recent drama at 60 Minutes.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“It is rare to see a perfect film, let alone two back-to-back, but that is precisely what happened to me." Chaz Ebert writes about DARLENE LOVE: I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM:
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Two Perfect Films I Saw at TIFF 2026
Chaz Ebert on two great 2026 films that she saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"The 64th edition of the New York Film Festival strikes me as its strongest in ages." Godfrey Cheshire previews NYFF:
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NYFF 2026: Opening Night Preview and Early Highlights
A preview of early highlights and anticipated titles from this year's NY Film Festival.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"You make the best of what you have. Life isn’t about sticking to the same thing." Peyton Robinson spoke with Twiggy and director Sadie Frost about TWIGGY:
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I'm Not Going Anywhere: Twiggy and Sadie Frost on "Twiggy"
An interview with Twiggy and the director of the new movie about her.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Rinko Kikuchi is radiant in the film." @nellminow.bsky.social reviews HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY:
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Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty! review: Rinko Kikuchi knows all the right steps
Rinko Kikuchi is radiant in the film.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"All in all, it’s light, fun, and always watchable, thanks to the crackling chemistry among the leads and the magnificent scenery." @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social reviews THE INCOMER:
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The Incomer review: Domhnall Gleeson makes bureaucratic havoc in quirky rustic comedy
In this light, charming comedy, two siblings who've lived alone for thirty years resist eviction to the mainland.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"It’s a reminder of how powerful it can be to watch this kind of collaborative vision coalesce into storytelling on a broad canvas." @briantallerico.bsky.social in his 4/4 star review of LA BOLA NEGRA:
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La bola negra review: Epic storytelling grounded by emotional truth
An act of reclamation of emotional truth from the grip of fascism and the burying tide of history.
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Robert Daniels @812filmreviews.com · 25/09/2026
UNABOMBER, a Ted Kaczynski origin story starring Jacob Tremblay, Russell Crowe, and Shailene Woodley, is about as flat and icky as you’d think. My review via @ebertvoices.bsky.social
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Unabomber review: Netflix true-crime chiller misfires massively
A hackneyed blend of true-crime drama and banal biopic tropes.
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🏳️‍🌈 Ms. Marya E. Gates 🦩 @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Unfortunately, the film has about as much depth as a Tumblr dashboard; it’s all pretty pictures and sad quotes from literature and music, with no real insight or originality." CHARLIE HARPER is terrible. My review for @ebertvoices.bsky.social:
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Charlie Harper review: Stilted romantic drama is a bad dish
Screenwriter Tom Dean doesn’t seem to know how to write distinct characters with interiority or personalities beyond hackneyed clichés.
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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Fun movie, and I'm pretty sure it's the first studio animated feature that's co-directed by a Filipino American and steeped in the culture. I laughed a lot. Little kids are gonna laugh even harder. Especially at the fart jokes.
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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
THE DEPUTY! A low-key neo-noir starring Duke Nicholson (Jack's grandson) as a deputy sheriff on a mission. Also featuring, uh, William H. Macy, Tiffany Haddish, Colleen Camp, and Stephen Dorff. But really, Nicholson is the lead, ok?? More @ebertvoices.bsky.social: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...
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The Deputy review: Jack Nicholson's grandson acquits himself in staid cop thriller
A diligent, but ultimately staid genre pastiche that banks hard on its stolid young lead’s charisma.
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Beacon Press @beaconpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BEING HEUMANN makes the smart decision of not being a cradle-to-grave biopic. Instead, it dramatizes and focuses on a particular period of Judy Heumann’s life: how she helped organize the 1977 Section 504 sit-ins. @ebertvoices.bsky.social buff.ly/Ykry0fw
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Being Heumann review: Powerful message overcomes storytelling cliches
A film that wholeheartedly believes in the power of its story and message.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“This film is fun because it offers a glimpse of its era." @nellminow.bsky.social reviews TWIGGY:
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Twiggy review: '60s supermodel doc has plenty of meat on the bones
An inspiring story of Twiggy’s extraordinary resilience through difficult times.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“The film has fun, well-timed twists and character-driven moments along the way." @simonsaybrams.bsky.social reviews NEVER AFTER DARK:
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Never After Dark review: Japanese chiller leans hard on haunts
Boyle and his collaborators take a few jarring creative shortcuts and by-passes, but pull off most of what they attempt.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“[This] is a diligent, but ultimately staid genre pastiche that banks hard on its stolid young lead’s charisma." @simonsaybrams.bsky.social reviews THE DEPUTY:
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The Deputy review: Jack Nicholson's grandson acquits himself in staid cop thriller
A diligent, but ultimately staid genre pastiche that banks hard on its stolid young lead’s charisma.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Nothing pushes the film forward except a couple of noteworthy performances from a sly Crowe and a temperamental Tremblay (the less said about the wooden Woodley, the better)." @812filmreviews.com reviews UNABOMBER:
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Unabomber review: Netflix true-crime chiller misfires massively
A hackneyed blend of true-crime drama and banal biopic tropes.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"At the end of the day, the film forces us to observe an observer. In doing so, we’re left with more curiosities than takeaways, yet that doesn’t devalue its meaning." Cortlyn Kelly reviews THE SCOUT:
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The Scout review: Drama turns mundanity into poetry
Gonzalez-Nasser’s personal knowledge of this role makes “The Scout” peculiarly poetic.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"But when the movie gives us time with its actual flesh-and-blood components, [this film] consistently moves." @glennkenny.bsky.social reviews HEART OF THE BEAST:
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Heart of the Beast review: Brad Pitt dog movie has moving bite
When the movie is giving us time with its actual flesh-and-blood components, “Heart of the Beast” is consistently moving.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Ultimately, the film is just an echo of much, much better films. One that desperately grasps for depth while wading around in the kiddie pool." @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social reviews CHARLIE HARPER:
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Charlie Harper review: Stilted romantic drama is a bad dish
Screenwriter Tom Dean doesn’t seem to know how to write distinct characters with interiority or personalities beyond hackneyed clichés.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“The movie is so imaginative, energetic, and sincere that it should be fun for just about everyone." @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social reviews FORGOTTEN ISLAND:
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Forgotten Island review: The "Puss in Boots" team delivers another animated winner
A raucous folktale filled with unique characters and situations, from the team behind "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish."
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Our final dispatch from this year’s Fantastic Fest is indicative of the remarkable range of the programming at the world’s best genre event." @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews PATHETIC FALLACY, UPIRO, KICK ON, & WHAT HAPPENED TO DORIS? from Fantastic Fest:
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Fantastic Fest 2026: Pathetic Fallacy, Upiro, Kick On, What Happened to Doris?
Our final four films from Fantastic Fest include a trippy vision with Kid Cudi, a Spanish vampire flick, and an Aussie Green Room.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Making art about something you would like to see improved will never get old." @zacharylee.bsky.social spoke with John Wilson about THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE, grieving rituals, & punching up through comedy:
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The Death of Civic Space: John Wilson on "The History of Concrete"
The filmmaker talks about curiosity, documentary, and processing grief through gravel.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Too often, this [show] feels so beholden to where it came from that it can’t quite break any new ground of its own." @jenchaney.bsky.social reviews Netflix’s A DIFFERENT WORLD: www.rogerebert.com/features/a-d...
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Netflix's Reboot of "A Different World" Needs to Let Go of the Past
The Netflix reboot of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom struggles to form its own identity.
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Robert Daniels @812filmreviews.com · 22/09/2026
Just got out of DIGGER and not at all ready to share my thoughts. You’ll have to wait until my review runs on @ebertvoices.bsky.social (stay tuned)
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Lee Cronin's Clint Worthington @clintworthing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson poke just the lightest bit of fun at themselves in Apple TV's hokey sitcom BROTHERS; given how gossamer-thin the whole thing feels, one wishes the self-parody had more teeth. My review for @ebertvoices.bsky.social: www.rogerebert.com/streaming/br...
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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV's "Brothers"
Time may be a flat circle, but "Brothers" is just flat.
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Jason Gorber @filmfest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
So pleased to continue this tradition of covering my home fest for @ebertvoices.bsky.social #tiff26
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“This is a flick that doesn’t just unfold; it moves, and that sense of motion is enhanced … by a truly incredible score from Son Lux." @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, in select theaters now:
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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother review: Like no other action film this year
A breathtaking hybrid of religious commentary, samurai action and family drama.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“It is a media satire, a thriller, and a horror movie. It’s also about the meaning of the word evil—whether it is best understood as a description of thought and behavior, or a malevolent force." @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social reviews PRIMETIME, in theaters now:
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Primetime review: An ethics drama with a horror movie heart
"Primetime" gets under your skin and stays there.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Toronto remains firmly in the conversation among the most important film showcases on the planet, and we can only hope that next year sees continued improvement." Canadian Critic, @filmfest.bsky.social, reflects on this year’s TIFF:
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TIFF 2026: A Canadian Critic Looks At This Year’s Fest
Our Canadian correspondent on his country's biggest film event.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is look at a tidy resolution and let our curiosity be the loose thread that unspools manufactured tidiness." In his final TIFF dispatch, @clintworthing.bsky.social reviews THE ASSASSIN(S), DIARY OF AN OLD MAN, & IT’S MY TIME:
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TIFF 2026: The Assassin(s), Diary of an Old Man, It's My Time
On three Gala Presentations from TIFF this year.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Watching [this show] can be a frustrating experience, as this obviously overqualified cast pinballs from one hokey scenario to the next." @clintworthing.bsky.social reviews BROTHERS:
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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV's "Brothers"
Time may be a flat circle, but "Brothers" is just flat.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Brutally patient and triumphant in its love for its characters, it captures reality with painstaking clarity while reimagining a better world." @zacharylee.bsky.social reviews TAKE ME HOME:
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Take Me Home review: Asian-American family drama captures our tragic reality
Brutally patient and triumphant in its love for its characters, it captures reality with painstaking clarity while reimagining a better world.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“It's comforting to know that at least some good rom-coms are making it through the gauntlet, with dedicated stars like [Lili] Reinhart and directors like [Claire] Scanlon leading the way." @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social reviews THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS:
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The Love Hypothesis review: Lili Reinhart rom-com supports its charming claims
It’s a miracle of miracles: a new romantic comedy that's actually charming!
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In his dispatch from Fantastic Fest, @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews INTO THE SKY, PLAYHOUSE, & POSTHUMOUS:
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Fantastic Fest 2026: Into the Sky, Play House, Posthumous
Three films from this year's fest, including one of its most promising debuts and a stand-out comedy.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"That’s what we all do as actors, as directors, as everything. Storytelling is what we’re there for." @nellminow.bsky.social interviewed Domhnall Gleeson about THE INCOMER:
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The Heart at the Center Of It: Domhnall Gleeson on "The Incomer"
The actor talks about his latest role, about a bureaucrat sent to evict two siblings from an isolated island.
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Brian Tallerico @briantallerico.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dig this movie.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“A giant snake movie that barely lets us see the snake, choosing to throw the camera around and turn up the aggressive score every time it attacks characters." @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews BEWARE BOIÚNA from Fantastic Fest:
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Beware Boiúna review: Dull creature feature takes itself too seriously
A giant snake movie that barely lets us see the snake, choosing to throw the camera around and turn up the aggressive score every time it attacks characters that are almost impossible to care about.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In his first dispatch from Fantastic Fest, @briantallerico.bsky.social reviews IN A VIOLENT NATURE PART 2, THE GLORIOUS DEAD, & GODMOTHER:
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Fantastic Fest 2026: In a Violent Nature Part 2, The Glorious Dead, Godmother
Three new horror films from Fantastic Fest, including a sequel to an indie hit from 2024 and the latest from the Adams family.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"I cannot wait to see how this family gets tangled up, bruised, and bloodied, but hopefully takes more wins than losses this season. It’ll be watchworthy either way." Sherin Nicole reviews LINE OF FIRE:
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NBC's "Line of Fire" Puts a Family of Cops in Each Other's Crosshairs
Paired with incisive, witty insights into family dynamics, the mysteries are sharp as blades and prickly as barbed wire.
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RogerEbert.com @ebertvoices.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Silly revenge thrillers, archival pastiche, and fast-fashion fanatics stud the festival's Midnight section, in this TIFF dispatch from @zacharylee.bsky.social that covers ARRESTED MEMORY, VINTAGE VIOLENCE, & LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BRIAN MULRONEY:
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TIFF 2026: Arrested Memory, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, Vintage Violence
Silly revenge thrillers, archival pastiche, and fast-fashion fanatics stud the festival's Midnight section.
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