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In theaters April 6, 2018You Were Never Really HereA traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.Starring:  Joaquin Phoenix, Ekaterina SamsonovAlex Manette, John Doman, Judith RobertsProduced by:  Rosa Attab, Pascal Caucheteux, James Wilson, Lynne RamsayWritten by: Lynne RamsayDirected by: Lynne RamsayCinematography Thomas TownendDistributed by:  Amazon StudiosRuntime: 90 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grown-ishThe Johnson family's eldest daughter is taking her first steps into the real world as she heads off to college. "Grown-ish" explores the first trappings of adulthood, and Zoey must navigate through the trials and tribulations of these momentous steps. Zoey discovers that once she leaves the nest, things do not always go her way. The series features "that in between place where you're not quite an adult but facing grown world problems for the first time," Kenya Barris, the show's creator and executive producer, said.BasketsChip Baskets has always dreamed of being a classically trained clown. After flunking out of French clown college -- probably due to his inability to understand French -- he returns home to Bakersfield, California, where he moves in with his mother, Christine, bickers with his twin brother, Dale, longs for his sophisticated Parisian ex-wife, and continues to pursue his professional clowning dream, with the assistance of his friend/assistant/insurance adjuster, Martha. Zach Galifianak

In theaters March 29, 2018Ready Player OneThe film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger.Starring:  The Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg,Mark RylanceProduced by:  Steven Spielberg, Donald De Line, Dan Farah, Kristie Macosko KriegerWritten by: Jonathan Bernstein, James GreerDirected by: Steven SpielbergCinematography Janusz KamińskiScreenplay by: Zak Penn, Ernest ClineDistributed by: 

In theaters March 23, 2018UnsaneSawyer Valentini, a bright but troubled business woman, begins to find out that her past is catching up to her when an estranged boyfriend she once dated starts to stalk her. To ensure her safety, Sawyer signs up for a support group that helps people tackle stalking problems. Unfortunately, Sawyer finds out that she has involuntarily placed herself in a mental institution with strict rules that there should be no contact with the outside world. Alone and trapped against her will, Sawyer must fight her own demons within the twisted asylum as the visions of her stalker begin to take over.Starring:  Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Jay Pharaoh, Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins Amy Irving Produced by:  Joseph Malloch Written by: Jonathan Bernstein, James Greer Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Cinematography Steven Soderbergh Distributed by:  Bleecker Street, Fingerprint Releasing (United States) 20th Century Fox (International) Runtime: 98 minutes  See acast.com/privacy for

Season Enders:Waco (miniseries, Paramount Network)In February 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms raids David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound, a small religious community located just outside of Waco, Texas, triggering a drawn-out gun battle that kills four ATF agents and six civilians and wounds dozens more people. After a 51-day standoff, the conflict ends when an FBI assault leads to a fire that engulfs the compound, killing 76 Branch Davidians, including Koresh. Told from the perspectives of those who were there, including chief FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and survivor David Thibodeau, the six-part scripted series "Waco" dramatizes one of the most misunderstood stories in American history. Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (s1 finale, ABC)Kevin Finn is struggling. Directionless and cluelessly self-serving, he seems to be drifting ever closer to total despair. With his life spiraling further and further out of control, he heads home to seek refuge with his widowed twin sister, Amy, and

In theaters March 9, 2018Gringo Mild-mannered U.S. businessman Harold Soyinka finds himself at the mercy of backstabbing colleagues, local drug lords and a black ops mercenary after traveling to Mexico. Crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal, Harold fights to survive an increasingly dangerous situation that raises the question -- is he out of his depth or two steps ahead?Starring:  David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton, Sharlto CopleyProduced by:  Rebecca Yeldham, Nash Edgerton, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono, A. J. DixDirected by: Nash EdgertonCinematography Natasha Braier, Eduard GrauDistributed by:  Amazon Studios, STX EntertainmentRuntime: 110 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Tick (Amazon Prime)In a world where superheroes and villains have been real for decades, Arthur, an unassuming accountant with no superpowers, becomes embroiled in the middle of the battle between good and evil. When he realizes that his city is owned by a global supervillain who was long thought to be dead, he struggles to uncover the conspiracy. As he becomes obsessed with the conspiracy, most people think he's crazy. One person who believes Arthur is a mysterious new ally, The Tick, who is a bizarre blue superhero who may just be a figment of Arthur's imagination.Seven Seconds (Netflix)When 15-year-old black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident -- with a white police officer behind the wheel of the vehicle -- Jersey City explodes with racial tension. This crime drama explores the aftermath of the accident, which includes an attempted cover-up by the police department and a volatile trial. Assistant prosecutor KJ wants to prosecute the hit-and-run as a hate crime, in addition to a

In theaters March 9, 2018 Thoroughbreds Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished upper-class teenager who has a fancy boarding school on her transcript and a coveted internship on her resume. Amanda has developed a sharp wit and her own particular attitude but all in the process of becoming a social outcast. Though they initially seem completely at odds, the pair eventually bond and hatch a plan to solve both of their problems.Starring:  Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin, Paul Sparks, Francie SwiftProduced by:  Andrew Duncan, Alex Saks, Kevin J. Walsh, Nat FaxonJim RashDirected by: Cory FinleyWritten by: Cory FinleyCinematography Lyle VincentDistributed by:  Focus FeaturesRuntime: 90 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2018 Oscars have ended, and the Critic and the Referee couldn’t wait to let you know their thoughts. Listen in to hear what they have to say about the Academy’s picks. ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLEWINNER: Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLEWINNER: Allison Janney - I, TonyaWRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)WINNER: Call Me by Your Name WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)WINNER: Get Out CINEMATOGRAPHY: WINNER: Roger Deakins, Blade Runner 2049ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLEWINNER: Gary Oldman - Darkest Hour ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLEWINNER: Frances McDormand - Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri DIRECTINGWINNER: Guillermo del Toro - The Shape of Water BEST PICTUREWINNER: The Shape of Water See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In theaters March 2, 2018Submission Ted Swenson (Stanley Tucci) is a once-acclaimed author who teaches writing at a small liberal arts college. Though his marriage to Sherrie (Kyra Sedgwick) is comfortable, he finds himself drowning in discontent--stuffy departmental dinners at which he drinks too much, smug colleagues whom he dislikes yet fears he resembles, and an endless stream of students who are as untalented as they are unteachable. But when a new pupil, Angela Argo (Addison Timlin), showspromise Ted focuses on nurturing her career, and she appears more than willing to devote the one-on-one time required. Basking in Angela's youth, talent, and admiration, just as she benefits from Ted's wisdom, experience, and professional connections, it's only a matter of time before lines are crossed and it becomes unclear whether Ted is predator or prey and Angela is victim or victimizer.Starring:  Addison Timlin, Stanley Tucci, Kyra Sedgwick, Janeane GarofaloProduced by: Wren Arthur, Jared Ian GoldmanDire

The Oscars will be airing this coming Sunday, March 4th, and the Critic and the Referee are back to bring you their annual predictions on the winners in this years major categories, while giving you their own favorites in those categories. Will they predict the winners? Do they agree or disagree with the Academy’s nominees? You'll have to listen in to this episode, then tune into the Oscars airing on ABC this Sunday to find out. Major Categories WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)Call Me by Your NameThe Disaster ArtistLoganMolly's GameMudboundWRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)The Big SickGet OutLady BirdThe Shape of WaterThree Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLEWillem Dafoe - The Florida ProjectWoody Harrelson - Three Billboards outside Ebbing, MissouriRichard Jenkins - The Shape of WaterChristopher Plummer - All the Money in the World ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLEMary J. Blige - Mudbound \Allison Janney - I, TonyaLesley Manville - Phantom ThreadLaurie Metcalf - Lady Bir

La Mante (miniseries, Netflix)Decades after she was captured, imprisoned serial killer Jeanne Deber is asked by Paris' police commissioner to help solve a series of unsolved murders being committed by someone who is copying her crimes from years earlier. Jeanne -- who was known as "The Mantis" during her days as a criminal -- agrees, but only if estranged son Damien -- now a detective -- works alongside her. He reluctantly agrees so that they can try to end the copycat's crime spree. Time is of the essence because as the investigation goes on, the number of victims continues to rise. The Magicians (season 3, Syfy)Quentin Coldwater, a grad student at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy, has been fascinated by the magical fantasy world since he was young. But as he has gotten older, Quentin and his 20-something friends have discovered that the magical world they read about as children is not only real, but poses dangers to humanity. While studying at the secret upstate New York school, the friends stru

In Theaters NowBlack PantherAfter the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people..Starring:  Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy SerkisWritten by:  Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert ColeProduced by: Kevin FeigeDirected by: Ryan CooglerCinematography Rachel MorrisonDistributed by:  Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesRuntime: 134 minutes   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Flash (season 4 on CW)At 11, Barry Allen's life changed completely when his mother died in a freak accident and his innocent father was convicted of her murder. Now a crime-scene investigator, his dedication to learn the truth about his mother's death drives him to follow up on every new scientific advancement and urban legend. When his latest obsession -- a particle accelerator heralded as a world-changing invention -- causes an explosion, it creates a freak storm and Barry is struck by lightning. He awakes from a coma nine months later with the power of superspeed. When he learns that others who have gained powers use them for evil, he dedicates himself to protecting the innocent, while still trying to solve the older mystery. Black Lightning (season 1 on CW)CW and Greg Berlanti expand the footprint of their DC Comics universe with this exploration of the intersection between family life and being a superhero. As a younger man, Jefferson Pierce donned the suit of a vigilante and protected the

Star Trek: Discovery (season 1 finale on CBS All Access)Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman for CBS All Access, the story of "Star Trek: Discovery" begins roughly a decade before Captain Kirk's five-year mission -- as portrayed in the original "Star Trek" from the 1960s -- and a century before the events of "Star Trek: Enterprise." The series follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they encounter new worlds and civilizations, delving into familiar themes and expanding upon an incident that has been talked about within the franchise's universe, but never fully explored. Black-ish (season 4 on ABC)Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) has it all: a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), four kids and a big home in a classy neighborhood, but as a black man, he begins to question whether all his success has brought too much cultural assimilation for his family. With the help of his father (special guest star Laurence Fishburne), Dre begins to try to create a sense of ethnic

On Netflix February 9, 2018The RitualReuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.Starring:  Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, Sam TroughtonProduced by: Jonathan Cavendish, Richard Holmes, Andy SerkisDirected by: David BrucknerCinematography Andrew ShulkindDistributed by: eOne Films NetflixRuntime:91 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Released, December 8, 2017 I, TonyaIn 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding becomes the first American woman to complete a triple axel during a competition. In 1994, her world comes crashing down when her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly conceived attack that forces the young woman to withdraw from the national championship. Harding's life and legacy instantly become tarnished as she's forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history. Starring: Margot Robbi, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby CannavaleWritten by: Steven RogersProduced by:Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Steven Rogers, Bryan UnkelessCreated by:Craig GillespieDirected by: Jakob Verbruggen, David Petrarca, James Hawes, Jamie PayneCinematography Nicolas KarakatsanisDistributed by:  NeonRuntime: 119 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Premiering on TNT, January 22, 2018The AlienistSet in New York City in 1896, a journalist and an investigative team assembled by police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt try to solve a series of murders; based on the novel by Caleb Carr.Starring: Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Robert Wisdom, Douglas Smith, Matthew Shear, Matt Lintz, Brian Geraghty, Q'orianka KilcherCreated by:Cary FukunagaDirected by: Jakob Verbruggen, David Petrarca, James Hawes, Jamie PayneCinematography PJ Dillon (ISC), Gavin Struthers (ASC)Distributed by: Warner Bros. Television Distributio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leave No TraceRelease: January 20, 2018 (Sundance)A father and his 13 year-old daughter are living in a paradisiacal existence in a vast urban park in Portland Oregon when a small mistake derails their lives forever.Starring:  Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie, Jeff Kober, Dale DickeyDirected by:  Debra GranikProduced by:  Anne Harrison, Linda Reisman, Anne RoselliniWritten by:Debra Granik, Anne RoselliniCinematography by: Michael McDonoughDistributed by:Bleecker StreetRuntime: 108 minutes Sorry to Bother YouRelease: January 20, 2018 (Sundance)In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success - which propels him into a macabre universe.Starring: Lakeith Stanfield, Armie Hammer, Tessa Thompson, Steven Yeun, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Danny GloverDirected by: Boots RileyProduced by: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Kelly Williams, Jonathan Duffy, Charles D. King, George Rush,

The 2018 Sundance Film Festival just wrapped up, and the Critic and the Referee are back to give you their inside scoop on what went down while in those snowy mountains. This was the Critic and the Referee's 2nd year attending the film festival and it didn't disappoint. Enjoy our coverage of day 1 and day 2 of Sundance Film Festival 2018!Day1Hearts Beat LoudRelease: January 26, 2018 (Sundance)A father and daughter form an unlikely songwriting duo in the summer before she leaves for college.Starring:  Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Toni Collette, Sasha Lane, Ted Danson, Blythe DannerDirected by:  Brett HaleyProduced by:  Sam Bisbee, Houston King, Sam SlaterWritten by:Brett Haley, Marc BaschCinematography by: Eric LinDistributed by:Gunpowder & SkyRuntime: 97 minutesBlind SpottingRelease: January 18, 2018 (Sundance)A raucous, rap-filled and often revealing story of male friendship on the rapidly gentrifying streets of Oakland, California.Starring: Janina Gavankar