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Pleasantly imperfect: A weird ‘Superman’ is better than a boring one

By JAKE COYLE
Jul 08, 2025 3:49 pm - It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … a purple and orange shape-shifting chemical compound? Writer-director James Gunn’s “Superman” was always going to be a strange chemistry of filmmaker and material.
What to stream: Spielberg looks back at ‘Jaws,’ Clipse reunite and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is flirty

Jul 07, 2025 11:28 am - Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50” and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning for the album “Let God Sort Em Out” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jul 06, 2025 2:21 pm - Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation. The newest installment in the “Jurassic World” franchise ruled the Fourth of July holiday box office with a global, five-day launch of $318.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
Jul 03, 2025 11:51 am - Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s success as he warned Thursday that rushing a sequel would be “the worst thing we probably could do.”
‘40 Acres’ reinvigorates an old action genre with provocative new blood

By Ty Burr
Jul 02, 2025 1:44 pm - “40 Acres” is a genre movie the way genre movies are supposed to be but rarely are. It invigorates an old premise with fresh ideas, layers well-crafted action with thematic richness, boasts committed performances and is so taut with tension that the audience might snap before the characters do.
In ‘The Old Guard 2,’ Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

By LINDSEY BAHR
Jul 02, 2025 11:30 am - About 80 minutes into “The Old Guard 2,” I found myself wondering how the filmmakers were going to wrap things up. There were a lot of threads dangling with Charlize Theron’s gang of immortal warriors, split up and facing extinction, and she still had yet to face off with the new villain played by Uma Thurman.
After Hours Film Society to show a Zambian comedy-drama

Submitted by After Hours Film Society
Jul 02, 2025 8:15 am - After Hours Film Society screens "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" and "The Ballad of Wallis Island" in July at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The films explore family secrets and dreams of reuniting favorite musicians.
In ‘Heads of State,’ a buddy comedy with statesmen

By JAKE COYLE
Jul 02, 2025 5:30 am - Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ puts a wobbly franchise back on track with superb installment

By MARK KENNEDY
Jun 30, 2025 1:07 pm - If you’ve lately been feeling that the “Jurassic Park” franchise has jumped an even more ancient creature — the shark — hold off any thoughts of extinction. Judging from the latest entry, there’s still life in this old dino series.
What to stream: Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ a Kesha album, ‘SharkFest’ and John Cena with Idris Elba

Jun 30, 2025 5:30 am - Ryan Coogler’s guts-spilling vampire film “Sinners” and Kesha enjoying her freedom on her first new album since she left her old label are some of the new films, music, shows and games headed to a device near you.

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