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‘Melania’ Review: 20 Stage-Managed Days in the Life of the First Lady

Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary shows a woman deeply concerned with her appearance who rarely lets us behind her facade.

The Last Sundance in Park City Ends on an Aptly Misty Moment

At the conclusion of a mixed festival, John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito, co-stars in a new drama, reminded us of why the event matters.

‘The Moment’ Review: Charli XCX Laughs Last

The movie glances at artistic concerns like autonomy and authenticity while gleefully testing the divide between a public and a private self.

‘Mercy’ Review: Watching the Detective Watching

Chris Pratt plays a man accused of killing his wife in this witless action-thriller where harsh justice is dispensed by artificial intelligence.

‘A Private Life’ Review: Jodie Foster Uncovers a Twisty Plot in Paris

Speaking in French (but cursing in English), the actress plays an American psychiatrist abroad who stumbles into unexpected intrigue.

Josh O’Connor’s Masterly 2025 Performances: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ and More

The star’s nuance and emotional power, along with his natural charisma, quietly enriched a quartet of movies in 2025.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: By Land, by Water, by Air!

For the franchise’s third movie, James Cameron throws in new creatures, new landscapes, melodramatic plot lines and big battle sequences. It’s a lot.

Rob Reiner Gave Us Great Reasons to Go to the Movies

“This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “Misery”: Reiner delivered an incredible number of accessible, original and adult movies that we still cherish.

‘Dust Bunny’ Review: A World of Wonders, Familiar and Foreign

The movie, starring Sophie Sloan and Mads Mikkelsen, is a blast of visual delights.

‘Resurrection’ Review: Bi Gan’s Voyage Into Cinema

The Chinese director Bi Gan, who has become a lauded fixture on the festival circuit, conjures a boundary-pushing tale that evokes moviemaking itself.