Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Category: Movies
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include an Oscar-nominated DreamWorks adventure and a fun summer mystery for tweens.
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In ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ Real Masterpieces Get a Starring Role
Paintings by Magritte and others were borrowed for “The Phoenician Scheme.” Safeguarding them amid the hot lights and chaos of a film set was challenging.
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‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Len Wiseman narrates a sequence from his film “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” featuring Ana de Armas.
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‘Tyler Perry’s Straw’ Review: The Accidental Bank Robber
A single mom in Atlanta (Taraji P. Henson) is having a very, very, very bad day.
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Philippe Labro Dies at 88; Restless Chronicler of the French Condition
As an author (often blurring the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction), a film director, a lyricist and a host of TV and radio shows, he sought to capture his epoch.
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Chefs Pick Their Favorite Food Films
Nancy Silverton, Daniela Soto-Innes and more talk about the movies that have inspired and continue to reignite their love of cooking.
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‘Sunlight’ Review: A Man Wakes Up in a Camper, Monkey at the Wheel
In Nina Conti’s absurdist love story, a radio host and a new friend have nowhere to go but up.
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George Romero’s Daughter, Ex-Wife and Widow Take On His Zombie Movie Legacy
His daughter, ex-wife and widow are each working on movies rooted in his legacy, even as they wrestle with their memories and a contentious split.
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‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Tom Hiddleston dances his way through a movie about death and dystopia, based on a Stephen King story, that has an incongruous feel-good vibe.
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‘I Don’t Understand You’ Review: Murder and Mayhem in Italy
The film follows dads-to-be Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) as they make a series of disastrously wrong turns during their anniversary trip.
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‘Dangerous Animals’ Review: Here, Sharky Sharky!
The Australian director Sean Byrne combines the serial killer and shark movie subgenres into a trashy good time.