‘The Sheep Detectives,’ and other movies for the whole flock
By Caroline Lee | May 30, 2026What makes “The Sheep Detectives” so surprising is the grace with which it handles such emotional complexity.
What makes “The Sheep Detectives” so surprising is the grace with which it handles such emotional complexity.
Nothing about the promotional rollout for “The Drama” is out of the ordinary.
Unfortunately, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” despite ambitious efforts in some respects, plays it much safer than its predecessor while making a slew of bizarre choices detrimental to the movie’s pacing and overall enjoyability.
In the spirit of spring cleaning, these four movies explore transformation, reinvention and the small, hopeful steps that lead characters toward fresh beginnings.
The annual Virginia Student Film Festival will return this weekend Friday and Saturday, showing students’ short films in addition to a speaker panel taking place at Monroe Hill House.
“Project Hail Mary” — a new science-fiction blockbuster based on Andy Weir’s best-selling novel — was released Friday to critical acclaim.
Almost every major actor has this “budding performance,” one which began to showcase their talents before the rest of the industry caught on.
Instead of centering on the monster’s suffering, director Maggie Gyllenhaal provokes questions about the woman created for him — the Bride — and what she ultimately wants out of her life.
The good news, however, is that if 2025 was a year for the man, 2026 is taking on a more diversified portfolio, with plenty of women in the coming months’ titles.
While many films contain mistaken anachronisms, deliberate usage can help provide relatability to a historical period.
Fennell has established herself as a director interested in the intersections of sex and death with her previous work including 2023’s “Saltburn” and 2020’s “Promising Young Woman.” “Wuthering Heights” is no deviation from this trend, to both her strength and detriment.
There are many great sports scenes in movies that are not sports movies. As such, and in honor of Super Bowl LX, here are some of the best football scenes from non-football movies.
With some simply set in snowy areas and some with climactic snow-graced moments, these films are perfect to match — and help you withstand — the days ahead.
As winter tightens its hold, Netflix’s Jan. 9 launch of “People We Meet on Vacation” directed by Brett Haley brings some much needed sunshine to the screen.
These four scores remind listeners that their lives, too, can be just as cinematic as the tales told in theaters