Grown-up movies about middle-age ambition and resentment don’t get made much anymore. But The Roses comes with more thorns than bloom.

Revisiting American Pie today is like opening a time capsule you’re both curious about and embarrassed by. It’s crude, awkward and often outdated—but also weirdly sweet in moments.

One of the funniest theater experiences I’ve had in years. Akiva Schaffer nails the Naked Gun tone—silly, sharp and eager to try new gags without recycling the old ones.

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme might be his most politically-tinged film yet, but don’t worry—he’s still serving up whip-smart comedy and that signature style we love.

Happy Gilmore 2 is exactly what you might expect from Sandler in his later years: a film made with his friends, for his fans, with little concern for critical acclaim.

There are comedies that surprise you, and then there’s Tommy Boy—a movie that just makes you laugh, plain and simple.

I didn’t think Superbad had left much of a mark on me. But here I am, years later, still quoting it, still grinning at the name McLovin, and still genuinely touched by the friendship at its core.

The Ballad of Wallis Island quietly transforms into a moving story about memory, music and the complicated kindness of strangers.

Clerks is not the best movie, but its impact is undeniable. And that Death Star debate? Still iconic.

I’ll always be biased when it comes to Forrest Gump. It’s more than just a movie to me—it’s comfort, nostalgia and a masterclass in American storytelling.

This isn’t Succession 2.0, and that’s a good thing. Armstrong may be finding his footing in the film world, but Mountainhead proves he's willing to take risks.

If you love stories that celebrate the human spirit and the redemptive power of art, don’t let Sing Sing pass you by.

Companion is a delightful little genre mashup—sci-fi, thriller and dark comedy—that totally caught me off guard in the best way.

A Simple Favor goes into some dark territories, but handles it all with a sense of humor and delight that makes you ease into a very entertaining viewing experience.

The Naked Gun is a goofy mess… until that glorious baseball finale. Not quite a comedy classic, but close.

Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a chaotic, behind-the-scenes sprint through the hours leading up to that very first live show that changed comedy—and late-night TV—forever.

If Harold and Maude wandered into a contemporary synagogue and bumped into a Jewish grief-comedy, you’d land somewhere near Between the Temples.

Anora is a film that thrives not so much on its plot but on its ability to sidestep clichés. The "sex worker with a heart of gold" trope has been explored before, but it's been a while since a newcomer like Mikey Madison has brought so much life to a role with such an unapologetic and authentic performance.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a rare gem that balances intellectual wit with laugh-out-loud physical comedy. It still holds up just as well today as it did when I was eight—and that’s saying something.

You’re Cordially Invited might actually be the plus-one you didn’t know you needed.