Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is a hyper-sexualized, politically charged film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, reviewed by Susan Granger.

Susan Granger reviews “The Long Walk,” a dystopian survival thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, which struggled at the box office.

The Artists Collective of Westport presents “Striking Gold: Artists on Wealth and Worth,” at Norwalk’s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum. The group exhibit runs from Oct. 22 through Jan. 4, with a gala preview on Oct. 18.

After Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death, the family’s iconic heritage is tainted by power struggles, generational confidences, and sexual scandals in this Netflix drama.

Susan Granger reviews “Dark Winds: Season 3,” a compelling neo-noir Western crime drama. Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin make cameos.

Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” a re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa’s “High to Low,” is a disappointing crime thriller, lacking rhythm and depth.

After six television seasons and three feature films, if you’re still an avid “Downton Abbey” fan, you certainly won’t want to miss “The Grand Finale.”

In Locked, director David Yaroevsky traps a petty thief (Bill Skarsgard) inside a custom SUV, turning a simple break-in into a twisted psychological showdown with the vehicle’s sadistic owner (Anthony Hopkins). A remake of the 2019 Argentinian thriller 4×4, the film aims for tension and accountability but struggles to make its antihero sympathetic.

Susan Granger reviews Netflix’s “The Thursday Murder Club,” a cozy yet clever Agatha Christie-style mystery. With Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley leading the cast, this sharp adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller offers wit, charm, and suspense.

Movie critic Susan Granger will lead discussions at Fairfield’s Community Theatre during screenings of two classics: “Sullivan’s Travels” on Sept. 13 with Peter McCrea, and “Dog Day Afternoon” on Sept. 14 with actor Chris Sarandon. Both events promise insight, stories, and Hollywood history.

Film critic Susan Granger reviews The Roses, a reimagining of The War of the Roses starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.

Susan Granger dives into Netflix’s Hostage, where political scandal, international intrigue, and personal sacrifice collide.

As Sarah Jessica Parker prepares to appear at the Westport Library’s BOOKED FOR THE EVENING event, Susan Granger examines the faltering finale of “And Just Like That….”

Susan Granger dives into AMC’s new live-action series Nautilus, an origin story of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo. From Nemo’s stolen birthright to underwater battles with giant creatures, the show delivers high-seas adventure—though not without some cheesy moments.

In Chief of War, Jason Momoa brings Hawaii’s unification story to life with authenticity, dazzling cinematography, and brutal battles. Susan Granger reviews the Apple TV+ series, praising its indigenous perspective and epic scope while noting the challenges of complex names and subtitled dialogue.

usan Granger dives into Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the richly imagined prequel that reveals the untold love stories of Claire and Jamie’s parents. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, the new Starz series entwines romance, politics, and time travel with a powerful examination of patriarchy and legacy.

In Freakier Friday, a chaotic four-way body swap involving three generations of women aims for laughs but misses the mark. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles, yet the muddled plot and shallow character work leave this sequel struggling.