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If 2022 produces a stranger, more divisive movie than the new horror curiosity “Men,” it’ll be quite a year. Nathan Weinbender takes a look at the latest provocation from Alex Garland, which is the sort of movie that most people will hate and a select few will love.

It’s a rule in Hollywood: If a book is a bestseller, it’s bound to get a movie adaptation. The latest hit novel turned movie is “Where the Crawdads Sing,” and although it’s well-made and -acted, Nathan Weinbender says the story has no sizzle.

The new thriller “Barbarian” has become a surprise critical and financial success, a scary and funny mystery that begins with two strangers and an Airbnb with secrets in the basement. Nathan Weinbender says it’s a lot of depraved fun, and it works best the less you know about it.

It may seem impossible to satirize life in 21st century America, but the new dark comedy “Not Okay” does its best. The film is now streaming on Hulu, and Nathan Weinbender says its plot may be predictable, but its performances make it worth checking out.

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.