RaMell Ross subverts our gaze, breaking the conventional frame in “Nickel Boys” as he did in his documentary “Hale County This Morning, This Evening.”
Category: Movies
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Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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I’m Obsessed With the Italo Disco Song in ‘The Brutalist’
Get ready for the Oscars with a deep dive into the duo behind the track, La Bionda, and others.
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Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
The Oscar-nominated “Nosferatu” is among this month’s sinister selections.
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Joseph Wambaugh, Author With a Cop’s-Eye View, Is Dead at 88
In novels like “The Glitter Dome” and nonfiction works like “The Onion Field,” he took a harsh, unglamorous look at the realities of law enforcement.
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“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation
His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.
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Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.
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Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico
The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.
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Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees
Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)
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Oscar Nominees Makeup Got Real in 2025: “The Substance,” “Wicked” and More
This year’s Oscar nominees for makeup and hairstyling, for movies such as “The Substance,” “Wicked” and “A Different Man,” showcased prosthetics and special effects.
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8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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In Zoe Saldaña, a Choreographer Finds His Dream Dancer
The Academy Award-nominated actress discovers her inner dancer in “Emilia Pérez” with the help of the choreographer Damien Jalet.