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A.O. Scott Says Goodbye to Film Criticism
A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films.

This Year, a Plain Old Ordinary Oscars Was Something to Savor
After breathing a sigh of relief that the night went smoothly, our critics examine the acting wins as well as the track records of studios...

Is Sight and Sound’s List of 100 Greatest Films Too Tasteful?
To our chief critics, news that “Jeanne Dielman” topped the magazine poll was a welcome jolt. If only there had been more room for the...

‘Armageddon Time’ Review: Hard Lessons About Life in America
New York in 1980 is the setting for James Gray’s brooding, bittersweet story of family conflict and interracial friendship.

‘Tár’ Review: A Maestro Faces the Music
Cate Blanchett stars as a world-famous conductor heading for a fall in Todd Field’s chilly, timely backstage drama.

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Review: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Ruben Ostlund won the top prize at Cannes for this preening, obvious satire of contemporary hypocrisy.