Trust 

Directed by Carlson Young 

Starring Sophie Turner, Billy Campbell, and Katey Sagal

A Hollywood starlet retreats to a remote cabin after a scandal -- but she's not alone. Betrayed by the man she trusted the most, she soon finds herself trapped in a brutal game of survival.

Relay 

Directed by David Mackenzie

Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily Collins 

A bribe broker facilitates deals between corrupt companies and their threats. He breaks his own rules when a client needs protection, complicating his usual operations.

Honey Don’t 

Directed by Ethan Coen

Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans 

Small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue probes a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church.

Eden 

Directed  by Ron Howard 

Starring Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, Daniel Bruhl, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas 

A group of disillusioned Europeans settles on a remote, uninhabited island in the Galápagos. They soon discover that their greatest threat isn't the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but one another. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence and death.

Our Classic

Blow Out 

Directed by Brian De Palma 

Starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen, and John Lithgow 

While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terri (John Travolta) stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally (Nancy Allen) from the car, but the other passenger is already dead -- a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.

The Brothers McMullan Directed by Ed Burns Starring Ed Burnds, Mike McGlone and Rem Lazar When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen turns up a different answer to that question in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. "The Brothers McMullen" is not about flash or style; it's about the basic connections people pursue every day as they struggle with family, relationships and personal identity.

Nobody Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Hutch Mansell fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again. Nobody 2 Directed by Timo Tjahjanto Starring Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. Classic True Lies Directed by James Cameron Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, and Bill Paxton Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he's a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time.

Waterworld Directed by Kevin Reynolds Starring Kevin Costner After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland. The Net Directed by Irwin Winkler Starring Sandra Bullock Computer programmer Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) starts a new freelance gig and, strangely, all her colleagues start dying. Does it have something to do with the mysterious disc she was given? Her suspicions are raised when, during a trip to Mexico, she's seduced by a handsome stranger (Jeremy Northam) intent on locating the same disc. Soon Angela is tangled up in a far-reaching conspiracy that leads to her identity being erased. Can she stop the same thing from happening to her life?

Freakier Friday Directed by Nisha Ganatra Starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Two decades after an identity crisis, Anna's blended family faces new challenges. Tess and Anna discover their past may be repeating with the next generation. Weapons Directed by Zach Cregger Starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Ebony and Ivory Directed by Jim Hosking Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on The Mull of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a global Number One smash hit single. Classic Bloody Birthday Directed by Edward Hunt As their 10th birthday approaches, three children, born prematurely during a complete solar eclipse, turn murderous.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we take a look at the weekend box office releases for August 1st—including a reboot, a remake, and an emotional indie drama.

Another attempt to bring Marvel’s first family to the big screen—will this reboot finally get it right? We break down the casting, the story choices, and whether it holds a candle to previous iterations… for better or worse.

Yes, that Naked Gun. A reboot of the iconic slapstick franchise that starred Leslie Nielsen hits theaters, and we ask the important question: can modern comedy recapture the absurd brilliance of the original? Or should some franchises be left untouched?

An indie drama with a powerful emotional core. We dive into this intimate, relationship-driven film and discuss how well it balances its themes of love, grief, and connection. A smaller release, but one that may leave a big impact.

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Clueless Directed by Amy Heckerling Starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother (Paul Rudd) was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we’re talking about the big theatrical releases from the weekend of July 18th — and it’s a mix of prestige and nostalgia.

A new drama making its theatrical debut, Eddington explores themes of ambition, genius, and sacrifice. We dive into its performances, direction, and whether it lives up to the awards buzz it’s been getting.

The classic 90s slasher is back in theaters, bringing its blend of teen horror and campy thrills to a new generation. Does it hold up? Is it better remembered as a cultural moment than as a film? We hash it out.

Plus, plenty of tangents, laughs, and maybe even a few hot takes you didn’t see coming.

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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we look at the big new theatrical releases for the weekend of July 11th, with a special focus on the highly anticipated Superman. The Man of Steel returns to the big screen in a new vision of the iconic hero—does it soar to heroic heights, or does it fall flat?

We also discuss the state of superhero movies in general, how audiences have changed since the genre’s peak, and what this new Superman means for the future of the DC cinematic universe.

Plus, our usual banter on the box office, trailers, and whatever else we feel like complaining about!

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