

Ben Kenigsberg
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‘The Quiet Ones’ Review: Getting Swindled in Copenhagen
Inspired by a real heist, this Danish thriller has more moving parts than it can keep track of.

A Great James Earl Jones Role That Can Finally Be Seen
A restored version of Charles Burnett’s 1999 movie “The Annihilation of Fish” opens at the Brooklyn Academy of Music after being virtually unshown for 25...

‘Notes on Displacement’ Review: Seeking a Fresh Start in Europe
The artist and director Khaled Jarrar accompanies a group of people from Syria on their way to Germany in this documentary.

‘Love Hurts’ Review: A Valentine Full of Action
Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose play reunited former associates from a criminal outfit. Sparks don’t exactly fly.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream
This month’s films include portraits of the actress Jean Seberg and the director David Lynch, plus one of the year’s Oscar nominees.

‘Dog Man’ Review: Best Friends Forever
A police officer and a dog get fused into one crime-fighter in this antic, enjoyable adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s comic series.

A Charlie Chaplin Movie Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
The Museum of Modern Art has worked on a meticulous restoration of Chaplin’s 1918 film “Shoulder Arms,” screening on Thursday, that likely differs in every...

‘Rose’ Review: After Loss, a New Lease on Life
The French New Wave veteran Françoise Fabian plays a widow who discovers that it’s not too late to be delighted.

‘Back in Action’ Review: Surprise! Mom and Dad Are Spies
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx star as former agents, now parents, who must protect their children. You can guess the rest.

Effectively Banned by the Regime, a Syrian Film Resurfaces
“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.