Critical Popcorn

05/19/2026

REVIEW: Jack Ryan: Ghost War may not reinvent but is definitely entertainingly watchable escapism that certainly knows its audience! Read more: https://criticalpopcorn.com/2026/05/19/jack-ryan-ghost-war-review-dir-andrew-bernstein/

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War doesn’t reinvent the action-thriller but is entertainingly watchable escapism that knows its audience

05/19/2026

Jack Ryan: Ghost War review - Dir. Andrew Bernstein 🎥 : Ghost War doesn't reinvent the action-thriller but is entertainingly watchable escapism that certainly knows its audience - It's streaming on Prime Video! 🎬

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War doesn’t reinvent the action-thriller but is entertainingly watchable escapism that knows its audience

05/18/2026

As a spin-off from The Big Bang Theory, the genre and approach of this teaser trailer for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe isn't *quite* what I expected, and that's in a hopeful, positive way! Here's what to expect from the new series

As a spin-off from The Big Bang Theory, the genre and approach of this teaser trailer for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe isn’t *quite* what I expected, and that’s in a hopeful, posit…

05/17/2026

: The Archives is a treasure trove direct from the filmmakers' personal collection. Featuring an absolute wealth of original props, costumes & insight - it's an absolutely great way to spend a few hours at the Design Museum!

REVIEWED: https://criticalpopcorn.com/2026/05/17/wes-anderson-the-archives-at-the-design-museum-review/

05/17/2026

To celebrate the release of David Mackenzie and Taylor Sheridan's superb , with a new restoration and on 4K UHD from StudioCanal, we've got a copy on to giveaway!

Enter here: https://criticalpopcorn.com/2026/05/17/win-hell-or-high-water-on-4k-uhd/

05/16/2026

is cast in The Chain as Rachel; a new HBO Original limited series based on the book of the same name by Adrian McKinty - more on the site: https://criticalpopcorn.com/2026/05/16/jodie-comer-to-star-in-hbos-crime-thriller-the-chain/

Jodie Comer is cast in The Chain as Rachel; a new HBO Original limited series based on the book of the same name by Adrian McKinty…

05/14/2026

With the Criterion Collection releasing a new 4K UHD Blu-ray of Point Blank, now feels like the perfect time to revisit the influence of the film on modern cinema!

Nick counts down 10 of the best revenge thrillers: https://criticalpopcorn.com/2026/05/14/10-revenge-thrillers-influenced-by-john-boormans-point-blank

The Criterion Collection

05/12/2026

Behind-the-Scenes shots of ’s The Odyssey

Homer Meets IMAX: Christopher Nolan's Epic The Odyssey goes behind-the-scenes:

Homer Meets IMAX: Christopher Nolan’s Epic The Odyssey goes behind-the-scenes…

05/10/2026

Connected to Tate Modern’s latest exhibition, this documentary on is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary artist, a film that takes its subject seriously without ever becoming reverential to the point of paralysis.

Kahlo redefined what self-portraiture could do: how it could be at once beautiful and brutal, personal, and universal, intimate, and political!

The Exhibition comes to TATE Modern from 25 June 2026 to 3 January 2027, read James' review & find out more:

Connected to TATE Modern’s latest exhibition, this documentary on is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary artist, a film that takes its subject seriously without ever becoming re…

05/10/2026

Frida Kahlo review – Dir. Ali Ray [Exhibition On Screen]

Connected to TATE Modern's latest exhibition, this documentary on is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary artist, a film that takes its subject seriously without ever becoming reverential to the point of paralysis. Kahlo redefined what self-portraiture could do: how it could be at once beautiful and brutal, personal, and universal, intimate, and political...

Connected to TATE Modern’s latest exhibition, this documentary on is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary artist, a film that takes its subject seriously without ever becoming re…

05/10/2026

🎈 Out now to own! Pickle, anyone? One of the craziest series' of late from Andy Muschietti, with a no holds barred return to the haunted streets of Derry, Maine, as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment releases : The Complete First Season, on 4K UHD, a Limited Edition Steelbook, Blu-ray, and also DVD! 🥒📺