Run Time: 1 hr 45 min | Genre: Romantic Comedy | Director: Claire Scanlon

Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Pete Davidson

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a rom-com junkie — obsessed to the point of running a podcast on it, actually. So it’s no surprise that Set It Up, Netflix’s 2018 original film starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, is easily my favorite movie the streamer has on offer, even five years after its premiere. While they’ve made plenty of other rom-coms since the film was released, the story of two down-on-their-luck executive assistants who attempt to set their bosses up with each other for a little free time is easily still their best.

While it’s not the first time Powell and Deutch starred together — that award goes to Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! — and both have gone onto much bigger projects, it’s a sweet and heartwarming film that’s easy to get into, even if the comedy’s a bit cringe-worthy. It’s rare to find rom-coms made after 2005 whose leads have such immediate, entertaining, and believable chemistry and even rarer to find a cast filled with heavyweights who are just as much fun — can you believe this film also boasts the likes of Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, and Pete Davidson? Not to mention it’s an easy hour and forty-five minutes, perfect for watching (and rewatching, as I do) whenever you want a little fun in your life. —Maggie Boccella, News Editor

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Run Time: 2 hrs 35 min | Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac

In an absolutely stunning cinematic feat, Dune is part one of the epic science-fiction saga from director Denis Villeneuve. Based on Frank Herbert’s legendary novel, Dune stars Timothée Chalamet (Bones and All) alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One) in the political allegory. Highlighted by large-scale gorgeous scenescapes, vividly intricate costuming, and truly heroic stunt performances, Dune is a slow-burn narrative with a feast for the eyes. With the first installment ending without a conclusive resolution, Dune charmingly ensures audiences and Herbert fans are left eager for more. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 53 min | Director: Chloe Domont

Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan

In her feature directorial debut, writer-director Chloe Domont dazzles with Fair Play, a steamy and thrilling drama. Domont somehow makes hedge fund firms both interesting and sexy with an erotic story about a couple of coworkers – Bridgerton alum Phoebe Dynevor and Solo: A Star Wars Story star Alden Ehrenreich – embroiled in a romantic relationship that becomes strained as one of them is promoted. Supporting the undeniably attractive stars is Eddie Marsan (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as their suspicious boss, rounding out a talented cast that only enhances the captivating story. Our critic Therese Lacson raved in her review that "Fair Play's leads and fiery chemistry lend themselves to the genre more so than any other recent feature. A good thriller will ramp up the anxiety with each step as it hurtles towards its conclusion, and Fair Play does not let up until the very end, offering a twisted and toxic tale of a couple driven to the brink by a shift in power dynamics." – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 28 min | Director: Adrian Powers

Cast: Delta Goodrem, Joshua Sasse, Roy Billing

Love Is in the Air is directed by Adrian Powers, who co-wrote the film with Caera Bradshaw and Katharine McPhee, and centers on a headstrong sea-plane pilot (Delta Goodrem) living in a small town when the big city man (Joshua Sasse) arrives and disrupts her life. Taking place in Queensland's Whitsundays in Australia and shot entirely on location, Love Is in the Air is absolutely adorable, featuring all the romantic comedy charm audiences can expect, including the cute and quippy side-kick. Love Is in the Air is simple, both in story and on paper, but is ultimately a beautiful location with beautiful people falling in beautiful love. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 48 min | Director: Robert Rodriguez

Cast: Connor Esterson, Everly Carganilla, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi

The latest installment in the Spy Kids franchise, Spy Kids: Armageddon introduces a new family of adventurers. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, who co-wrote the film with Racer Max, Spy Kids: Armageddon blends family fun with action and espionage. Spy Kids: Armageddon centers on kids Tony and Patty, played by Connor Esterson and Everly Carganilla, respectively, as they face off against a video game come to life while attempting to save their parents, played charmingly by Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi. Full of slapstick humor, exciting stunts, and a whole lot of heart, Spy Kids: Armageddon is a delightful new chapter in the beloved series. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 30 min | Director: Vanessa Caswill

Cast: Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Dexter Fletcher, Jameela Jamil, Rob Delaney

Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) and Ben Hardy (X-Men: Apocalypse) are absolutely adorable in Love at First Sight, a gorgeous romantic comedy based on the novel by Jennifer E. Smith. Directed by Vanessa Caswill and narrated by Jameela Jamil (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Love at First Sight tugs on the heartstrings as it explores the concept of soulmates after a chance encounter between flightmates Hadley (Richardson) and Oliver (Hardy) offers these two an undeniable spark. Love at First Sight leans into traditional romance tropes without sacrificing the heart of the story or the talent of the stellar cast. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 56 min | Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg

Arguably Denis Villeneuve's best film to date, Arrival has a lot to unpack. First, it’s one of the most grounded explorations of humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life. It’s also a beautiful study of how language shapes our worldview. However, above everything else, Arrival is about how to create meaningful bonds with people you love when you are aware that time is bound to destroy everything. By breaking the barriers of linear time, Arrival follows a bittersweet love story that we know will end in tragedy. By doing so, the film dares to question if enjoying a happy and potentially short time by the side of someone we love is enough or if knowing that the future is painful will stop us from cherishing the present moment. It's cerebral, touching, and bittersweet, perfectly walking the line between drama and sci-fi. — Marco Vito Oddo

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Run Time: 1 hr 43 min | Genre: Horror | Director: Julius Avery

Cast: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe

The Pope’s Exorcist is a terrifying horror film from director Julius Avery, which takes place in the late 1980s and stars Russell Crowe (Thor: Love and Thunder) as Father Gabriele Amorth. The Pope’s Exorcist co-stars Daniel Zovatto and Alex Essoe, with Franco Nero as The Pope. Inspired by the real Father Amorth and his books chronicling his role in the church, The Pope’s Exorcist follows the Pope's personal exorcist, who was considered the Vatican's leading expert on the subject, as he not only investigates a possessed child but also uncovers a secret conspiracy within the Vatican. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 43 min | Director: Sammi Cohen

Cast: Idina Menzel, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Samantha Lorraine

Adam Sandler invites the whole family to You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, in which he stars alongside his wife, Jackie Sandler, and daughters, Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler. In a coming-of-age story centering on a Jewish rite-of-passage, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah explores both the traditional impact of the event, as well as the cultural pressures often present in modern bat mitzvah celebrations. Co-written by Alison Peck and Fiona Rosenbloom and directed by Sammi Cohen, You Are So Not Coming to My Bat Mitzvah charmingly focuses on authenticity with a largely Jewish cast and an all-too-real story about friendship and heartbreak. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 2 hrs 3 min | Director: Tom Harper

Cast: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, Jing Lusi

Heart of Stone is a heart-pumping new action adventure from director Tom Harper. Centering on the highly trained agents of a secret global peacekeeping organization, Heart of Stone follows as these operatives attempt to protect a dangerous piece of technology from a nefarious hacker. With a Mission Impossible vibe and Fast and the Furious-type adventures, Heart of Stone is a fun ride thanks to writer Greg Rucka (The Old Guard). The film showcases espionage thrills, a hint of mystery, and huge cinematic stunts, allowing stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, along with Alia Bhatt and Jing Lusi, to absolutely dazzle. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 37 min | Genre: Drama Comedy | Director: Rob Burnett

Cast: Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez

The 2016 Netflix original The Fundamentals of Caring is one of those movies I find myself inserting into any film conversation I’m having, and it’s unfortunately rare that someone has even heard of it, let alone seen it. Based on Jonathan Evison’s novel The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving and written and directed by Rob Burnett, this charming, heartwarming road trip dramedy stars Paul Rudd as Ben Benjamin (yes, that’s his name), an unemployed writer searching for meaning in his life after an unfathomable tragedy. Hoping to remedy his situation, he enrolls in a caregiving class and is paired with Trevor (Craig Roberts), a darkly humored, cynical teenager with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who is not exactly keen on leaving the house or having a caregiver.

This isn’t the typical type of Paul Rudd vehicle you might be expecting. Yes, he’s still hilarious when the story calls for it (the scene of him and Roberts in the car with a Slim Jim is Rudd-tastic), but for the most part, he isn’t the one quipping witty jokes — rather, he's leaning into his more vulnerable side as he fields Trevor’s insults and taking care of Trevor during their cross-country road trip. Along the way, they meet Dot, a fellow lost soul with a sharp tongue and an open mind, played beautifully by Selena Gomez. Just as these characters need each other, you need this movie in your life. The Fundamentals of Caring is the epitome of a hidden gem. – Emilly Bernard, Features Editor

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Run Time: 1 hr 46 min | Director: Laura McGann

Cast: Kristof Coenen, Sean Russel Herman, Stephen Keenan, Audrey Mestre

Witness the incredible strength and skill needed for one of the most dangerous, deadliest extreme sports in the water: freediving. The Deepest Breath provides background information on the sport and introduces audiences to Alessia Zecchini, an Italian woman with the goal, passion, and talent to break records. The Deepest Breath utilizes Zecchini’s family and loved ones to share her story, along with archive footage and chats with her friend and expert safety diver, Stephen Keenan. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 2 hr 2 min | Director: Juel Taylor

Cast: Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, Teyonah Parris

Drawing inspiration from real government experimentation on the Black community in America, They Cloned Tyrone is oozing with poignant satire bolstered by absurdity. Jamie Foxx (Day Shift), John Boyega (Attack the Block), and Teyonah Parris (Candyman) star in the feature film directorial debut of Juel Taylor (Creed II), which is a delightfully stylized throwback to 1970s Blaxploitation films. These three dynamite superstars play a hustler, a pimp, and a sex worker who stumble onto a vast government conspiracy taking place just below their neighborhood, forcing them to rise up to take down this sinister plot. This retro-futuristic film filled with existentialism and hope is the perfect summer watch. – Tauri Miller

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Run Time: 1 hr 32 min | Genre: Documentary, Music | Director: Chris Smith

Cast: George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley

Director Chris Smith (Tiger King) does a retrospective on the influential band WHAM! featuring archival footage and interviews that paint the full picture of the musical careers of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. The documentary covers the early lives of the two best friends who would form the pop duo and follows their meteoric rise from ambitious teenagers to accomplishing their dream of playing their last concert at Wembley Stadium. It's a wonderfully nostalgic walk through the 80s pop scene that gives never-before-seen insight into George Michael’s struggles with being a gay man in the spotlight during the height of the AIDS crisis. – Tauri Miller

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Run Time: 1 hr 35 min | Genre: Comedy, Crime | Director: Tyler Spindel

Cast: Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin

The Out-Laws is a fun romp that feels like a mix of Meet the Parents and True Lies. Adam DeVine (Workaholics) and Nina Dobrev (Let's Be Cops) lead this action comedy as a couple named Owen and Parker whose wedding weekend gets an unexpected wrinkle when Parker’s parents rob Owen’s bank. Turns out the parents, played by Pierce Brosnan (Mamma Mia!) and Ellen Barkin (Drop Dead Gorgeous), are an infamous criminal duo called the Ghost Bandits. But this time, they stole from the wrong person, and the only way to get Parker back from a dangerous group of killers is to enlist Owen’s help to rob more banks to pay off the kidnappers. – Tauri Miller

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Run Time: 1 hr 41 min | Director: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane

Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Indya Moore

Based on the charming graphic novel, Nimona is a delightful animated action-comedy film co-directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. With a screenplay by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor, Nimona showcases an exciting animation style with unexpectedly gorgeous scenescapes created by blending a science-fiction futuristic aesthetic with medieval elements. Nimona features the voice of Chloë Grace Moretz in the titular role, a young and tenacious shapeshifter, alongside the voice of Riz Ahmed as Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for murder. As unlikely allies fighting for freedom and each other, Nimona and Boldheart reveal the power of trust, love, and family. Our critic Marco Vito Oddo raved that "as impressive as Nimona's fantasy world might be, the movie is most mesmerizing thanks to its fantastic cast of characters. From the many sides of the conflict, characters are never reduced to the part of heroes or villains. By the time the credits roll, we can understand the reasonings that led each person involved in Nimona’s story to act as they did." – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 2 hrs 2 min | Genre: Action | Director: Sam Hargrave

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko

Written by Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame) and directed by Sam Hargrave, Extraction 2 is a large-scale assault on the senses with incredible action, stellar casting, and a heart-pumping pace. The second film in the exciting franchise, Extraction 2 is brilliantly shot and spends most of its two-hour run time on thrilling, explosive stunts with graceful combat choreography. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role from the first Extraction film, once again playing fearless mercenary Tyler Rake alongside Golshifteh Farahani, who also returns as Nik Khan. Ideal viewing for Jason Bourne fans, Extraction 2 embraces the action thriller genre without hesitation. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 2 hr 6 min | Genre: Comedy, Drama | Director: Marc Forster

Cast: Tom Hanks, Mack Bayda, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller

Tom Hanks (Cast Away) stars in this American remake of the Swedish film adaptation of the Fredrik Backman novel about a miserable old widower who gets dragged into finding a new purpose in life by his neighbors. This film is a refreshing role for perpetual nice guy Hanks, who gets to stretch his acting muscles as he conveys grief and hopelessness in ways not often written for such a likable actor. His evolution from a misanthrope who’s ready to meet his wife on the other side to a caring and begrudgingly outgoing figure is endearing to watch, and his interactions with Mariana Treviño (Club de Cuervos) as Marisol, which serve as the catalyst for this change, are the best part of this rollercoaster of emotions.

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Run Time: 1 hr 57 min | Genre: Action Drama | Director: Niki Caro

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Paul Raci, Gael García Bernal

Jennifer Lopez kicks serious ass in The Mother, a gritty, action-packed drama about a military-trained assassin intent on protecting the daughter she had to give up. Directed by Niki Caro (Mulan), The Mother features Gael García Bernal and Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) as terrifying villains, building a suspenseful plot that feels like a delicious blend of Taken and Hanna. The Mother truly succeeds as both an action film and a drama solely due to Lopez and her innate ability to embody strength and vulnerability, love and passion, and fluidity through intense scenes and stunts. – Yael Tygiel

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Run Time: 1 hr 39 min | Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family | Director: Wendy Rogers

Cast: Brian Tyree Henry, Natasia Demetriou, Mandy Patinkin, Benedict Wong

Based on the fantastic novel of the same name written by Kate DiCamillo, The Magician’s Elephant is a whimsical and inspirational story of bravery in the face of the impossible. When a fortune teller convinces Peter (Noah Jupe), a young orphan, that he must follow a magical elephant to be reunited with his sister, he agrees to perform Herculean tasks to win the prized pachyderm. In his attempts to perform these gargantuan feats, he is aided and supported by a wonderful cast of characters with equally amazing voice talents, including Brian Tyree Henry (The Eternals), Mandy Patinkin (The Princess Bride), and Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange). – Tauri Miller

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