Not sure what to watch? Start here. Short, opinionated picks from what's playing in English right now.
Curator's pick
Big-screen superhero action with real stakes
Destin Daniel Cretton sends Tom Holland's Peter Parker into a city that no longer remembers him, chasing a villain no one can even see. It is a science fiction action ride built for scale, and at 145 minutes it has room for the set pieces to land. With 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.1 on IMDb, this is the kinetic tentpole to catch loud and large.
Curator's pick
A Dinner Party That Rewrites Everything
Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz in a comedy drama romance about a couple whose shaky marriage collides with the arrival of two magnetic upstairs neighbours. It is sharp, flirtatious and just dangerous enough to keep you both leaning in, the kind of night out that leaves you whispering theories on the walk home. At 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.8 on IMDb, it delivers wit with a real undercurrent of feeling.
Curator's pick
Minions Take Over for a Big Family Laugh
This animated adventure comedy is an easy, upbeat choice for a relaxed family outing, rated PG so kids and grown-ups can settle in together. The voice cast includes Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges and Allison Janney, and at 90 minutes it stays brisk and fun. It holds a strong 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it is one of the easiest films to catch this week.
