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EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert

EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 5:39 pm

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Lowest Recommended Age: Middle School
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for smoking and some language
Profanity: Mild language
Nudity/ Sex: Mild references
Alcohol/ Drugs: Smoking, some alcohol
Violence/ Scariness: Sad death of a parent off-screen
Diversity Issues: None
Date Released to Theaters: February 20, 2026

Until someone invents a time machine, this movie is the only way you will get a chance to experience one of the most electrifying performers of the 20th century at the absolute height of his charisma and musicianship. Go see it, and if at all possible, see it in IMAX. A professional film crew followed …

Crime 101

Crime 101

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 5:37 pm

B-
Lowest Recommended Age: Mature High Schooler
MPAA Rating: Rated R for anguage throughout, some violence, and sexual material/nudity
Profanity: Strong language
Nudity/ Sex: Sexual references and non-explicit situations including sex worker, nudity
Alcohol/ Drugs: Alcohol
Violence/ Scariness: Violent crime, characters shot and beaten, injuries and death
Diversity Issues: Diverse characters
Date Released to Theaters: February 13, 2026

Three people under increasing pressure find their stories intersecting in a tense, old-school crime drama that hopes top acting talent will keep you from noticing, or at least caring. And it pretty much succeeds. Chris Hemsworth, who also produced, stars as Mike, a smooth, methodical thief who specializes in detailed plans where no one is …

“Wuthering Heights”

“Wuthering Heights”

Posted on February 11, 2026 at 2:40 pm

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Lowest Recommended Age: Mature High Schooler
MPAA Rating: ated R for sexual content, some violent content and language
Profanity: Some strong language
Nudity/ Sex: Extended explicit sexual references and situations including bondage and domination
Alcohol/ Drugs: Drinking and drunkenness
Violence/ Scariness: Some peril and violence, a hanging, medical crisis, sad deaths
Diversity Issues: Class diversity
Date Released to Theaters: February 13, 2026

Emerald Fennell’s new film is more of a a sexy perfume commercial than a version of the classic Emily Bronte novel. The title and character names are from the book as are the windswept moors that act as setting and metaphor. But the book is not a romance; it is a story of obsession, repression, …

Solo Mio

Solo Mio

Posted on February 5, 2026 at 6:01 pm

B-
Lowest Recommended Age: Middle School
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for some suggestive material, brief language, violence and smoking
Profanity: Mild language
Nudity/ Sex: Some mild references
Alcohol/ Drugs: Drinking and drunkenness, smoking
Violence/ Scariness: Scuffle with no injuries
Diversity Issues: None
Date Released to Theaters: February 6, 2026

Kevin James and Angel Studios got together to make a PG-rated romantic comedy that you could easily mistake for a Hallmark movie. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; there’s a reason Hallmark movies are so beloved. They are the comfort food of movies. We know where they are going and we like them not …

Online Film Critics Awards: Sinners and One Battle After Another

Online Film Critics Awards: Sinners and One Battle After Another

Posted on January 26, 2026 at 11:05 pm

I’m pleased to be a member of the Online Film Critics Association, which announced our awards today. Lots of love for Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Jessie Buckley, who are all shaping up to be happy on Oscar night. Best Picture (Ranked Order) One Battle After Another (Winner) Sinners Sentimental Value It Was Just …