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The Cycle — The Movie Database
A daughter unravels her father's dark past after his body, missing for 36 years, is found at a horrific crime scene.
Clayface — The Movie Database
Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — The Movie Database
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
Hope — The Movie Database
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Wildwood — The Movie Database
Prue and her classmate Curtis are drawn into a magical forest filled with enchanted creatures, loyal allies, and formidable adversaries as they embark on a desperate quest to rescue Prue's abducted baby brother from a murder of crows led by a mysterious woman named Alexandra.
Bad Apples — The Movie Database
A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.
Tenzing — The Movie Database
A determined man embarks on a high-stakes quest—and defies seemingly impossible odds—to fulfill his dream of being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
La Bola Negra — The Movie Database
The intertwined lives of three men in three different eras, three lives intimately linked by sexuality and desire, pain, and legacy.
Masterplan — The Movie Database
When a legendary thief sets his sights on the Mona Lisa, he recruits two young strangers to help him before revealing they are long-lost siblings… and oh yes, by the way, he is their father. Thrown into a chaotic reunion they never asked for, this new family must learn to work together — and try not to kill each other — if they want any chance at pulling off the heist of the century.
Street Fighter — The Movie Database
In 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER!
By Any Means — The Movie Database
In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate a wave of brutal civil rights murders.
Obsession — The Movie Database
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Whalefall — The Movie Database
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
You Can See Everything — The Movie Database
Thirty-four days before she's sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.
Surviving Hurricane Otis — The Movie Database
Two estranged brothers struggle to survive Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, where their bond and courage turn adversity into hope.
Klara and the Sun — The Movie Database
When Klara, an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they've suffered great loss, but Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie's complicated world.
Jailer 2 — The Movie Database
When a dangerous syndicate expands its reach to threaten his family's peace, retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian goes undercover as a driver. Operating from the shadows, he takes on ruthless new enemies to protect his home.
Gajab Raat — The Movie Database
A corrupt, troubled cop's night spirals out of control when a reluctant act of mercy toward an injured girl pulls him into a deadly web of crime.
Wicker — The Movie Database
On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.
La Venganza del Charro Negro — The Movie Database
The return of Leo San Juan and all the legends.
Busan International Film Festival 2026 Wrap-up — RogerEbert.com
A recap of this year's Busan International Film Festival.
Siskel & Ebert To Be Immortalized With Bronze Statue in Chicago — RogerEbert.com
The pair's legacy will be immortalized with a bronze statue from acclaimed Illinois sculptor Preston Jackson.
An Act of Devotion: Travis Knight on “Wildwood” — RogerEbert.com
A conversation with the director of Laika's new film Wildwood.
Sexy, Gripping Folk Horror Series “Yaga” Is a Surefire Hit — RogerEbert.com
Sandler’s screen adaptation slowly morphs into one of the year's most thrilling and sexy series.
CIFF 2026: Liz Here Now, Three Colors: Pan-African — RogerEbert.com
On two indelible tales from the festival's Black Perspectives program.
Seeking Truth: Tom Skerritt (1933-2026) — RogerEbert.com
A tribute to the incredible star of Alien, Top Gun, and so many more.
Lee Chang-dong: ‘Am I worthy of telling their story?’ — Little White Lies
Six Radical Discoveries from the 2026 BFI London Film Festival — Little White Lies
CIFF 2026: A City in the Forest, Going for Home, While We Are Here — RogerEbert.com
On three standouts from Chicago Film Festival's documentaries section,
Season 3 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Lets Us Savor the Love — RogerEbert.com
This installment recaptures the magic of our first encounter while taking their relationship to new heights.

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