This week, we feature a powerful family drama about standing by one another and a 1950s sword and sandal classic with an incredible cast.
New Release
‘I Can Only Imagine 2’
Bart Millard (John Michael Finley) stands at the top of MercyMe’s success. His son Sam (Sammy Dell) battles a life-altering diagnosis, forcing his wife Shannon (Sophie Skelton) to hold the family together as old scars reopen and faith gets tested under arena lights.The camera stays close to faces, letting John Michael Finley’s Bart wear the strain in his eyes while Sophie Skelton’s Shannon holds steady without melodrama. The film favors family repair over collapse, reminding us that presence matters more than any applause.
Drama
Release Date: Feb. 20, 2026
Director: Andrew Erwin, Brent Mccorkle
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Arielle Kebbel
Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
Indie Pick
‘Columbus’
Korean-born Jin (John Cho) is stuck in Columbus, Indiana, after a family medical crisis pulls him away from his life. He drifts through the city’s urban spaces until he crosses paths with Casey (Haley Lu Richardson), who treats the buildings like old friends. Their time together forms a connection shaped by place and circumstance.I enjoyed this little indie gem because it slows you down like a soothing walk that clears your head. It’s patient and trusts you to notice subtleties on your own. You can feel the influence of Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu, and it fits.
Drama
Release Date: Aug. 4, 2017
Director: Kogonada
Starring: John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey
Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Where to Watch: Amazon, YouTube, Tubi TV
Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
Pleasant Chaos Mixed With Easy Laughs
‘Wedding Season’
Ravi (Suraj Sharma) and Asha (Pallavi Sharda) agree to pretend they are a couple to survive a busy summer packed with family weddings. As they move from one ceremony to the next, the setup starts pushing into real-relationship territory.I rooted for Asha and Ravi because their chemistry somehow survives a script that plays by every single rom-com genre rule. The real draw here has to be the fascinating cultural influences and the deep relief that my own parents never built a secret dating profile for me.
Comedy | Romance
Release Date: Aug 4, 2022
Directors: Tom Dey
Starring: Pallavi Sharda, Suraj Sharma, Arianna Afsar
Running Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
MPAA Rating: TV-PG
Where to Watch: Netflix, fuboTV
Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
A Monumental 1950s Classic
‘Land of the Pharaohs’
Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) forces a vast pyramid into existence to guard his legacy, while court intrigue from Princess Nellifer (Joan Collins) and resistance from Master Architect Vashtar (James Robertson Justice) grow inside its walls.This feels like a film made by people who wanted to outbuild everyone else on the lot. It’s oversized and absolutely watchable because of the sheer scale alone.
Adventure | Drama | History
Release Date: June 24, 1955
Director: Howard Hawks
Starring: Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin
Running Time: 1 hour, 46 minutes
Not Rated
Where to Watch: YouTube, Apple TV
Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
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