

Alissa Wilkinson
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Yance Ford’s “Power” Documentary Argues That Policing and Politics Are Inextricable
Though Yance Ford’s new Netflix documentary takes on a much-explored topic, its mix of personal and polemic makes for a strong argument.

‘Gasoline Rainbow’ Review: We’re on a Ride to Nowhere
This semi-fictional tale of a road trip for weirdos is full of joy.

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: Hail, Caesar
The latest installment in an excellent series finds mythology turning into power.

‘The Contestant’ on Hulu Offers a Glimpse of Reality TV Ethics
The documentary tells the strange story of a groundbreaking 1998 Japanese TV show but doesn’t go far enough in its examination.

‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Review: How We Used to Escape
An outstanding not-quite-horror film about being a fan just before the internet took over.

‘The Idea of You’ Review: Surviving Celebrity
Anne Hathaway headlines a movie that’s got a lot to say about the perils of fame.

‘Uncropped’ Documentary Celebrates James Hamilton’s Photos
A documentary celebrates the work of the revered photographer James Hamilton.

‘Terrestrial Verses’ Review: Crossing Lines in Iran
Ordinary Iranians face a maze of byzantine rules and small indignities in this series of gripping vignettes.

‘Humane’ Review: An Ethical Crisis and a Dinner Party
Caitlin Cronenberg’s debut feature is set in a dystopian world that’s alarmingly believable.

4 Documentaries That Explore How Families Cope With Dementia
In “Little Empty Boxes” and other films, the heartbreak of memory loss is intertwined with deeper cultural implications.