Curious about the live-action #HowToTrainYourDragon? I loved it -- and so did my son and his 8th grade friends. Here's what I -- and other critics -- had to say: editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/how-to…

RIP to the immensely talented Brian Wilson, a music and South Bay icon. Beach Boys music was before my time, but the surf sound is timeless. "Good Vibrations" grabbed my soul and made me want to life a SoCal life. I now live at the beach by his childhood home. That's impact.

Congratulations to #SorryBaby, an incredible comedic drama about healing from trauma that handles tough material with a light touch. Please go see this amazing A24 film from Eva Victor, releasing nationwide July 18 (but check -- it may already be showing in your market)!

NOBODY 2 is a punchy comedy that satirizes....itself. Kudos. Good dumb fun. My Common Sense Media review for parents: commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/…

THE ANNIVERSARY is in theaters today. It's an apolitical political thriller that may be the scariest movie you see this year. Parents, here's my Common Sense Media review: commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/…

Wake Up Dead Man Premiere was alive and KICKING! Spoilers? I'll never tell! #knivesout thebos.co/p/15139-VLAWD5…

Congratulations to HAMNET! The film has been awarded the Critics Choice Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment (SOFEE). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This powerful adaptation, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, brings to life the untold love story that inspired

TONIGHT!! The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, air LIVE tonight on E! and USA Network — 7/4p! All the stars will be there - will you? 👀 Watch for me: I’ll be sitting with Jessica Biel at THE BETTER SISTER table! #CriticsChoiceAwards Prime Video

#Oscar obsessives & Awards followers: read The Ankler sharp analysis of how last night's #CriticsChoiceAwards are shaping the season, just as Oscar voters are putting their nomination ballots together (there were several surprises!!!): open.substack.com/pub/theankler/…

Escape room enthusiasts, this one is for you! My Common Sense Media review: commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/… #Mercy Amazon MGM Studios

WUTHERING HEIGHTS will leave you fully satisfied —and fully destroyed. 5/5. Parents, though, you're going to need the full heads up on this one - here's my Common Sense Media review: commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/…

#TCMFF News! Oscar-winning actress Faye Dunaway will join us to introduce our world premiere restoration and 50th anniversary presentation of NETWORK ('76) as our official closing night film. For the full schedule of films and updates, click here: filmfestival.tcm.com/programs/speci…