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‘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.

‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Review: War, Undemanding

Guy Ritchie’s latest is the platonic ideal of an airplane movie, which is not exactly a good thing.

‘Brandy Hellville’ Documentary Is a New Twist on Exposés About Cults

The film examines the retailer’s tactics and is surprisingly similar to exposés about cults.

‘The Greatest Hits’ Review: Yes, She Could Turn Back Time.

A high-concept movie about music and grief lacks follow through.

‘In Flames’ Review: A Patriarchy Horror Story

Set in Pakistan, the story of a young woman and her family, hemmed in by men, shifts from realism to genre, with heart-pumping consequences.