Ben Kenigsberg
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‘Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted’ Review: In the Deep End
The movie offers full-on immersion, or perhaps submersion, in the singer-songwriter’s musical world.
‘Words of War’ Review: Portrait of a Fearless Reporter
The Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya is the subject of a film that honors her bravery.
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month’s picks, a solemn look at the war in Ukraine, plus an ongoing struggle over land and a spirited search for truffles.
‘Invention’ Review: Patent Pensive
In this strange experimental feature from Courtney Stephens and Callie Hernandez, a grieving daughter investigates the mysterious gadget her father left behind.
‘The Teacher’ Review: Harsh Lessons in the West Bank
A legal procedural, a family tragedy, a romance and a kidnapping plot are a lot to hang on one character in this debut film by...
‘The Luckiest Man in America’ Review: Taking a Game Show for a Spin
Paul Walter Hauser stars as a real-life contestant on “Press Your Luck” who pulled off an improbable trick.
‘Holland’ Review: Nicole Kidman Goes Dutch
Set in a Michigan town designed to evoke the Netherlands, this thriller has red herring on the menu.
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month’s picks, sheep, shirkers and coup d’état soundtracks.
‘Magazine Dreams’ Review: Pain Without Gain
Shown at Sundance two years ago, the film was shelved when its star, Jonathan Majors, was arrested and charged with assault and harassment of his...
‘Opus’ Review: A New Album They’re Dying to Hear
John Malkovich plays a ’90s pop star who emerges from retirement with a bloody agenda.