Tv & FILm Lists that Deliver
NEWSROOM
TV WEEKLY
May 18 - 24
Two of the biggest shows of the year in Survivor Season 50 and the Boys Season 5 come to a close this week, with controversial finishes to say the least, as a new reality HBO show and a couple unique new Apple TV shows rise the list sitting behind One Piece’s most emotional reunion in years.
NEW IN THE NEWSROOM
Twilight Forecast
From a chaotic SXSW breakout already making waves across the industry to the return of some of streaming’s most quietly consistent hitters, May’s Twilight Forecast covers every film, returning season, and new series we at TwilightRoom will be checking out—and why they’re worth your time.
FILM MONTHLY
April 2026
The Film Monthly for April ranks the 13 films released we at the TwilightRoom checked out and reviewed, highlighted by a festival favorite that remains at the top of another list, a controversial twisty drama that delivered better than expected, and a new stoner comedy for your chill Friday night.
Press Releases
June 1, 2026 | San Diego, CA
TwilightRoom Brings Independent Film Criticism to Tribeca Festival 2026
Founder Devin Esser Heads to New York as Credentialed Press, Expanding the Platform’s Growing Festival Presence at the Festival’s 25th Anniversary
“Film festivals are where stories find their first audience. TwilightRoom exists to make sure those conversations don’t stay inside the theater.”— Devin Esser, Founder
May 23, 2026 | San Diego, CA
TwilightRoom Launches at SXSW 2026
A fresh independent film criticism platform launches following on-the-ground coverage at one of the industry’s most influential festivals
Past TV Weeklies
October 5 – 11
The First full week of October brings a ton of new releases bringing some promise, from the return of Abbott Elemenary, a new Carrie remake, to the next saga in the Avatar universe with Seven Havens. The next few weeks of TV look promising as Ted Lasso sticks its Season 4 landing along the way...
September 28 – October 4
The best new TV shows this week start with Lanterns, the best DCU show yet, sticking the landing, while Ted Lasso delivers one of television's biggest emotional swings. Together, they lead a week packed with standout finales, novel adaptations, and fun, nuanced additions to the fall...
September 21 – 27
The best new TV shows this week see household favorites hit their second halves, with Lanterns, One Piece, and Ted Lasso again topping our ratings. A Tale of Two Cities, one of the decade's finest book adaptations, returns to round out the...
Past Film Monthlies
Film Monthly – September 2026
The best movies of September 2026 were some of the craziest, most inspired, and best-designed of the year, from the great performances in Primetime to Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, the best video game adaptation ever made, with nearly every genre covered in between. Few months this year have been...
Film Monthly – August 2026
August had some of the most controversial and interesting film releases of the year, both delivering a film nobody thought would ever release, possibly the worst film of all time, and multiple polarizing films that sit atop our list...
Film Monthly – July 2026
July was one of the biggest and best months for film in a long time with heavy hitters like the Odyssey, Spider-Man , and the return of the ATLA franchise, surrounded by indie favorites like The Invite & Kiyoshi Kurosawa's new film, July was a fantastic film month like always...
