MOST CHARMING WEIRDO
Grant seems to be having the time of his life in the humorous horror film “Heretic,” charming you with weirdness as he torments Mormon missionaries.
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HEARTFELT
Lupita Nyong’o voices a wayward robot who just wants to help out in the heartrending, gloriously animated new film that just debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
THIS IS HER…NOW…AGAIN
Wearing a metallic, curves-baring gown, Lopez shined—literally—at the TIFF premiere of her inspirational sports drama “Unstoppable,” which got a large ovation from the crowd.
MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY
While “Twisters” dominates the box office, it’s the furry friend of star Glen Powell that is soaking up all the attention.
A STAR IS BORN
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s hilarious, poignant romp about a stripper who elopes with the son of an oligarch, is going to make a huge star out of its incredible lead, Mikey Madison.
MAKE MOVIES GREAT AGAIN
“The Apprentice” is going to make headlines, especially for its controversial rape scene. But Jeremy Strong is so good as Roy Cohn, don’t be surprised if he gets award attention.
ANOTHER WATERWORLD?
Kevin Costner mortgaged his house to make this three-part saga. “Chapter 1” premiered at Cannes, and is an interminable, confusing, and somewhat offensive disaster.
BLOODY GOOD
“The Substance” got one of the biggest ovations at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. You also might need to take a barf bag with you when you see it.
‘IT’S A MUSICAL!’
“Emilia Perez” is a parade of big swings that shouldn’t work. Its Cannes Film Festival premiere proved it’s not for everyone, but those who give into it are loving the wild ride.
BETTER WITH AGE
Four decades ago in “American Gigolo,” Paul Schrader filmed Gere as the ideal, most virile man. In “Oh, Canada,” the actor is aging and decrepit—and as captivating as ever.