

Ben Kenigsberg
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‘The Bibi Files’ Review: The Case Against Netanyahu
This documentary about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel looks at the corruption investigation and his enduring grip on the government.

‘The Order’ Review: Catch Him if You Can
The thriller, about a white supremacist (Nicholas Hoult) and the killing of a real-life radio host, among other crimes, hits familiar genre beats.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream
Picks this month include two films about life under troubled governments and one about life under a demanding filmmaker.

‘Beatles ’64’ Review: They Wanted to Hold Their Hands
This documentary, directed by David Tedeschi, comes up with a solid compendium of the band’s arcana from their first trip to the United States, when...

‘Spellbound’ Review: Borrowed Wonder
Any magic this animated musical has feels distinctly, almost insultingly poached.

‘A Traveler’s Needs’ Review: Language Lessons
Iris (Isabelle Huppert), a stranger who teaches French in Seoul, is at the center of an enigmatic film by Hong Sang-soo.

‘Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes’ Review: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
A new documentary traces Humphrey Bogart’s development from stage actor to the embodiment of brooding cinematic cool.

The Most Anticipated New Movie Releases in Winter 2024
From life stories (“A Complete Unknown,” “The Fire Inside”) to animated tales (“Moana 2,” “Mufasa”), these are the films we can’t wait to see this...

‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ Review: Home for the Holidays
Tyler Taormina’s third theatrical feature is a lightly nostalgic ensemble piece set on Long Island.

‘After: Poetry Destroys Silence’ Review: A Study in Trauma
Richard Kroehling’s documentary presents a mixture of poets’ responses to the Holocaust and argues for the importance of the form in addressing trauma.