This month’s picks include a barbaric cannibal, wars and battles, and a postapocalyptic tale.
Category: Movies
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Five Action Movies to Stream Now
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Elke Sommer, Star of 1960s Comedies and Spy Films, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Movies:The German actress was 23 when she arrived in Hollywood, where she starred in movies with Peter Sellers, Paul Newman and Bob Hope.
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Taking the Saga of a Criminal Gang From Page to Screen to Opera Stage
The New York Times – Music:Italians can’t get enough of “Romanzo Criminale,” a best-selling novel that has been made into a hit film, a bigger hit TV show and now, an opera.
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6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Movies:Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Review: Blood Sport
The New York Times – Movies:Peter Berg’s bluntly drawn historical drama pairs two pillars of American identity, war and football, to uneasy effect.
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‘Queen at Sea’ Review: An Impossible Situation
The New York Times – Movies:Juliette Binoche stars in a heart-wrenching drama about dementia that is harrowing to watch.
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‘Everest: The Other Side’ Review: Chancing Death
The New York Times – Movies:In their latest documentary, the directors of “Free Solo” track some adventurers trying to ascend the hazardous north side of Mount Everest.
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‘The Mongoose’ Review: Battle Scars and Muscle Cars
The New York Times – Movies:Liam Neeson plays a military veteran fleeing a murder rap in this silly, sentimental action movie.
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‘Christmas at the Kringles’ Review: They Really Like the Holidays. And Bloodshed.
The New York Times – Movies:Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson move next door to a family that celebrates Christmas all year long and gets a little tetchy if you don’t join them.
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‘Apocalypse Z: New World’ Review: Chomping Hordes, Continued
The New York Times – Movies:While efficient, this action sequel sticks closely to familiar zombie genre tropes.