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With the critical and financial successes of “Get Out” and “Us” under his belt, writer-director Jordan Peele tries his hand at the alien invasion thriller with “Nope.” Nathan Weinbender takes a look at the anticipated new film, which mixes comedy, sci-fi and social commentary.

Since making the leap from TV to film, B.J. Novak has mostly shown up in supporting roles. With “Vengeance,” he’s writing, directing and starring, and Nathan Weinbender says that this feature debut takes a lot of big swings that it mostly misses.

What is there to recommend the new Hulu thriller “Prey”? Well, it’s got the Predator, it’s got a resourceful hero, and it’s got a lot of blood, guts and action. Nathan Weinbender says it’s worth a Saturday stream if that’s what you’re after.

The new satire “Triangle of Sadness” eviscerates the ruling class, following a couple of models from the comfort of a luxury yacht to the lawlessness of a desert island. Nathan Weinbender says you’ll either find the film outrageously funny, or outrageously obvious.

Now on Netflix, the historical mystery “The Pale Blue Eye” stars Christian Bale as a drunk detective and Harry Melling as a famous author whose name you no doubt recognize. Nathan Weinbender investigates Scott Cooper’s latest historical drama.

Gerard Butler’s appearance in a movie isn’t exactly an instant mark of quality. But Nathan Weinbender says the action star’s new film “Plane” is a relatively fun throwback, and a thriller that’s a bit better than most movies released in the dead zone of January.

One of the most controversial films of the year, Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde” stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe. Nathan Weinbender says the film, now streaming on Netflix, is beautiful to look at, but it never finds a point beyond sheer cruelty.

It’s the final week of 2022, and movie fans everywhere are assembling their best-of lists. Nathan Weinbender is reflecting on the cinematic riches of the year and calling out some gems that are still waiting to be discovered on streaming platforms.

The new satire “Triangle of Sadness” eviscerates the ruling class, following a couple of models from the comfort of a luxury yacht to the lawlessness of a desert island. Nathan Weinbender says you’ll either find the film outrageously funny, or outrageously obvious.

For the latest information on Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., Linda Wertheimer talks to Saul Gonzalez of KCRW.