If you were to ask any member of our staff for a recommendation on what to watch, chances are we’d have a slew of titles to share. We’re exposed to a lot of movies here at Rotten Tomatoes, and we’re not mad about it. That’s why we’ve put together this weekly guide of films, staff picks in alphabetical order, that we recommend you check out every week.
With Mother’s Day this past weekend, we reflected on our favorite moms in the movies and on TV. One film that came to mind was Chris Columbus’ Stepmom. The emotional film became an instant hit, with audiences saying it beautifully captures how difficult motherhood can be. Critic Jami Bernard praised the movie in her review for New York Daily News back in 2019, where she wrote, “It’s a lovely daydream, made lovelier by the fiercely maternal performance of [Susan] Sarandon as a lioness protecting her cubs and Julia Roberts as a mass of insecurity trying to measure up to impossible standards.”
If you’re fresh out of ideas on what to watch this week and need a little help, the following list of staff favorites ranges from beloved classics to new releases. Check out the list below, and be sure to check out the RT Recommends collection on Fandango at Home.
