Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026
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Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
‘David’: The Making (and Unmaking) of a King of Israel
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‘David’: The Making (and Unmaking) of a King of Israel

An animated feature about King David recreates the classic story of a shepherd guided by God.
‘The President’s Cake’ Points a Finger at Totalitarian Regimes
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‘The President’s Cake’ Points a Finger at Totalitarian Regimes

A very poor young girl must find ingredients to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’: The Trilogy Concludes
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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’: The Trilogy Concludes

Johnson and Craig fulfill their mission duties with one of the best franchises ever made.

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

Does “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” suffer from sequelitis? No. It’s even better. More spectacular, emotionally rewarding, and more exciting.
‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy is the second most-read Western tale of spiritual enlightenment after Homer’s ’The Odyssey.’
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

Single motherhood was never intended to constitute a noble undertaking but to facilitate the destruction of humanity by setting the sexes against each other.
‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

“The Housemaid,” needed to either belly-flop into outright camp or go dark and psychotic like “Gone Girl.” As is, it’s a decent but highly predictable thriller.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

All early American religions intended, ultimately, for humans to achieve salvation, but American Shakerism was a do-or-die, sainthood-or-bust version.
‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: Three Families Deal With Life and Death

‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: Three Families Deal With Life and Death

This latest anthology from filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is more of what he does best.
‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel

‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel

Timothée Chalamet’s Marty is a cunning rascal juggling 15 balls simultaneously, and the pressure-cooker anxiety he generates will raise your blood pressure.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

Does “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” suffer from sequelitis? No. It’s even better. More spectacular, emotionally rewarding, and more exciting.
‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy is the second most-read Western tale of spiritual enlightenment after Homer’s ’The Odyssey.’
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

Single motherhood was never intended to constitute a noble undertaking but to facilitate the destruction of humanity by setting the sexes against each other.
‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

“The Housemaid,” needed to either belly-flop into outright camp or go dark and psychotic like “Gone Girl.” As is, it’s a decent but highly predictable thriller.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning

While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

All early American religions intended, ultimately, for humans to achieve salvation, but American Shakerism was a do-or-die, sainthood-or-bust version.
‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: Three Families Deal With Life and Death

‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: Three Families Deal With Life and Death

This latest anthology from filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is more of what he does best.
‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel

‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel

Timothée Chalamet’s Marty is a cunning rascal juggling 15 balls simultaneously, and the pressure-cooker anxiety he generates will raise your blood pressure.