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‘Pets’ Is the Rare Documentary for Children, About Children

The movie, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, celebrates animals while planting a seed of interest in rescue operations.

‘The King of Kings’ Review: A Remaking of the Christ

The story of Jesus, told through the eyes of Charles Dickens, that nobody asked for.

‘The Amateur’ Review: An Unsafe World

Rami Malek stars in a spy movie that struggles with its conspiratorial angle.

“Thank You Very Much” Looks at the Life of Andy Kaufman

“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes.

‘Eric LaRue’ Review: When Pain Won’t Stay Quiet

Judy Greer stars in a searing drama about the mother of a school shooter and all the things we try not to say.

The Movie That Can Help You Understand Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring Jimmy Stewart as a naïve senator, explores the idealism — and reality — behind the tactic.

‘Secret Mall Apartment’ and the Case for Art in Unexpected Places

Jeremy Workman’s documentary looks back at a project that may sound like a joke but had serious underpinnings.

‘Art for Everybody’ Review: The Hidden Life of the ‘Painter of Light’

Thomas Kinkade turned himself into a ubiquitous brand — but there was more to him than that, a new documentary shows.

In ‘Meanwhile,’ a Nation Remembers to Breathe

The director Catherine Gund fuses work from multiple artists with archival footage and interviews to craft an exploration of Black resilience.

‘An Unfinished Film’ Review: When Reality Interrupts Art

A drama full of unconventional touches recalls a time when all we had were our screens.