This week’s movies cover wounded egos, unlikely intimacy, and the quiet disappointment of diminished returns. From a tragic portrait of creative jealousy and addiction to meditations on grief, companionship, and cosmic romance, these films circle loneliness in wildly different registers. Even the seasonal fluff and late-era action sequel reflect a longing for emotional payoff that isn’t always earned. When the connection clicks, it lingers; when it doesn’t, the emptiness is impossible to ignore.

This week’s movies cover the tension between reflection and repetition, each grappling with legacy—of art, of people, of institutions. Chain Reactions and Hill peer backward, dissecting influence and endurance; Twinless and The Founder wrestle with moral compromise and the messy pursuit of success; while Freakier Friday turns nostalgia into a commercial comfort zone. Across them, the desire to preserve meaning collides with the risk of stagnation.

This week’s movies cover quiet heartbreak, thorny anxieties, and the soft ache of reinvention, moving from tender family secrets to faux-Austen comfort, from unrelenting maternal dread to surprisingly wistful franchise melancholy, and finally to a scrappy cult-remake that can’t quite escape its predecessor’s shadow. Across them runs a shared tension between personal reinvention and the burdens characters can’t quite shake.

This week's movies cover society’s harsh undercurrents, from institutionalized racism and disaster trauma to satirical takes on fashion and fear. American History X remains hauntingly relevant in its depiction of ideological seduction and violence. The Impossible echoes tragedy through a Western lens, while Summer of 69 counters with playful innocence. Scared Shitless and Slaxx attempt satire, but struggle to balance tone. Together, they reflect our world’s absurdity, cruelty, and search for connection.

This week's movies cover emotionally distant fathers, unlucky optimists, nostalgic icons, and a Predator with daddy issues. From Joachim Trier’s layered family drama to a documentary tribute that manages to tug heartstrings without drowning in syrup, the selection mixes sincerity with satire. There's a clear thread of characters grappling with legacy and self-worth—whether through existential angels, fading fame, or space-jungle bonding. Even the forgettable feels oddly fitting in a lineup so full of searching souls.