

Wesley Morris
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‘Misericordia’ Review: Danger Always Hides in the Bushes
The French director Alain Guiraudie’s latest film, a bent kind of murder mystery, presents life at its basest and gamiest.

Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees
Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make....

‘Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)’ Review: Struggling to Transmit
Questlove’s new documentary aims to dissect the forward-looking brilliance of Sly Stone and his band, but mostly it traces their downward arc.

“Nosferatu” Review: Robert Eggers Takes on Dracula
The director Robert Eggers dares you to feel seduced in his take on the classic vampire tale, starring Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.

Quincy Jones Orchestrated the Sound of America
Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a producer, he coaxed ingenuity from his players and singers.

Cissy Houston Saw Music’s Peaks and Life’s Valleys
The singer, who died this week, was the mother of Whitney Houston and a contender for the greatest voice of the country, our critic says.

1999 Was a Great Year for Movies. It Was the Best Year to Write About Them.
At the box office 25 years ago, hits like “Runaway Bride,” “The Sixth Sense” and “Bowfinger” hint at the abundance that overwhelmed a young critic.

Meshell Ndegeocello Could Have Had Stardom but Chose Music Instead
The bassist, singer and composer’s 1993 debut jolted the industry — then she decided to change. Now she is releasing a powerful album inspired by...

‘Glitter & Doom’ Review: Romance With an Indigo Girls Soundtrack
Songs by the Indigo Girls soundtrack a musical romance.

Jennifer Lopez and ‘This Is Me … Now’: Is She for Real?
“This Is Me … Now: A Love Story,” a movie built on her latest album, is a showcase for the exhausting, never-ending, hazardous work of...