September Movie Roundup: Dinosaur Thrills and a Young Bourdain
This month's reviews cover 'The End of Oak Street,' a sci-fi adventure about a family whose neighborhood is transported to a prehistoric world, directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. The piece says the film leans into creature carnage but is held back by underdeveloped family drama. It also reviews 'Tony,' a coming-of-age drama about Anthony Bourdain's early cooking years, directed by Matt Johnson and starring Dominic Sessa.
This September 22, 2026 feature by Harry Moore reviews two releases. “The End of Oak Street” follows a fractured family whose neighborhood is pulled through a wormhole into a dinosaur-filled prehistoric setting. David Robert Mitchell directs; Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead. The review notes strong monster mayhem but weak familial conflict.
“Tony” dramatizes Anthony Bourdain’s youthful summer in a Cape Cod restaurant. Matt Johnson directs, with Dominic Sessa as Bourdain. Emilia Jones, Antonio Banderas, and Leo Woodall appear. The review compares its nostalgic, kitchen-humor tone to Richard Linklater and says it works as a slice-of-life story.
These reviews could shape how audiences approach September releases. Dinosaur fans may be drawn to Oak Street’s creature action, while Bourdain admirers may seek Tony as a portrait of his early years. Sessa’s profile could rise further, and the pieces may influence streaming or theater choices. The coverage may also add to conversations about biopics and monster films, though its direct societal effect is likely modest.