
Watch List Digest 7/19/25
A round-up of good movies in theaters and on VOD, plus a review of Embeth Davidtz's "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight."
A round-up of good movies in theaters and on VOD, plus a review of Embeth Davidtz's "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight."
What to Watch
Plus: Brief reviews of new releases "Sorry, Baby" and "Oh, Hi!" and a heads-up on hard-to-find classics.
Good Movies 📽
For Watch List newcomers: The most popular movies on demand recommended by this newsletter since its inception in 2021. (Plus a bonus for paid subs.)
New Movies
In the new "Superman," James Gunn betrays everything we love about the title character.
Weekly Digest
My picks for the 100 Best Movies of the last 25 years, the latest VOD picks and two new releases, one small and excellent, the other big and stupid and fun.
New Movies
A startlingly fresh post-apocalypse drama and a generic (but effective!) serving of corned beef dino hash.
What to Watch
Four recent theatrical releases hit VOD, plus six recommendations from the back list, plus a retrospective of the films of Mikio Naruse. (Who? Exactly.)
Good Movies 📽
The New York Times just published a list of the top films of the past 25 years. Here's mine.
New Movies
One beautiful new movie about the end of one woman's memory and one enjoyable new schlock sequel.
Good Movies 📽
Narcissists, Murderesses and The Feelies, Oh My: Two wee audience-friendly sleepers, plus a trip down the Feelies rabbit hole with Ty and a hot little pre-Code classic.
New Movies
Plus a few thoughts on reality as filtered by our national news media.
What to Watch
Everybody out of the pool!