Film Releases for July 29, 2026 - Movie Critique

As we find ourselves in the relentless grip of summer, the cinematic landscape offers a welcome escape from the heat. This last Wednesday of July 2026 sees a mix of films that evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of summers gone by. While a major American blockbuster looms large, overshadowing the smaller releases, there are a select few gems worth exploring amidst the summer's cinematic offerings.

In this week’s highlights, we encourage a more adventurous viewing experience. Among the films that might not cater to mainstream tastes, Gregg Araki's provocative erotic comedy I Want Your Sex takes the top spot. South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho presents The Ugly, a film that, while less controversial, promises an intense viewing experience. Additionally, the Portuguese film Tommy Guns by Carlos Conceição finally arrives in French cinemas nearly four years after its debut at the Locarno Festival in 2022, making it the week's most unusual cinematic offering.

Completing our selection are three narratives centered on female experiences. Two of these films hail from France: Avril Besson's gentle Les Matins merveilleux and Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz's more rugged Le Triangle d’or. The third film, Home Stories, directed by Eva Trobisch, comes from Germany and was a competitor at the recent Berlin Film Festival. For those who revel in epic masterpieces lasting over three hours, this week also features two prestigious re-releases: David Lean's classic Lawrence of Arabia and S.S. Rajamouli's RRR, both sure to captivate audiences.

Film Listings:

• Home Stories by Eva Trobisch (Germany, Family Drama, 1h56) starring Frida Hornemann, Max Riemelt, and Eva Löbau
• I Want Your Sex by Gregg Araki (USA, Erotic Comedy, 1h30, released in 152 theaters) featuring Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, and Mason Gooding
• Lost in Territories by Nadav Shlomo Giladi (Israel, Comedy, 1h47, released in 9 theaters) with Tomer Barash, Maayan Blum, and Gil Cohen
• Les Matins merveilleux by Avril Besson (France, Romantic Comedy, 1h27) featuring India Hair, Raya Martigny, and Éric Cantona
• Tommy Guns by Carlos Conceição (Portugal, Fantasy Drama, 1h59, released in 8 theaters) starring João Arrais, Anabela Moreira, and Gustavo Sumpta
• Spider-Man Brand New Day by Destin Daniel Cretton (USA, Fantasy, 2h25) featuring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Mark Ruffalo
• Le Triangle d’or by Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz (France, Drama, 1h28, released in 111 theaters) starring Malou Khebizi, Soundos Mosbah, and Ziad Bakri
• The Ugly by Yeon Sang-ho (South Korea, Thriller, 1h42) featuring Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, and Shin Hyeon-bin

Re-releases:

• Lawrence of Arabia (1962) by David Lean (UK, Historical Drama, 3h47) starring Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, and Omar Sharif
• RRR (2022) by S.S. Rajamouli (India, Adventure, 3h07) featuring N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan Teja, and Alia Bhatt