7 Father’s Day Movies to Watch in Theaters

Whether you’re in the mood for dragons or a new Wes Anderson, theaters this weekend are filled with fatherly flicks.

Watch Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal Spark in ‘Materialists’

The writer and director Celine Song narrates a sequence from her film, which also features Chris Evans.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

‘Prime Minister’ Examines a New Zealand Leader and a Global Issue

The film is a memoir of sorts for Jacinda Ardern, who governed at a time of multiple disasters. But it was misinformation that proved hardest to cope with.

How Much Are You Worth Romantically? This Director Has Thoughts.

Celine Song’s new “Materialists” takes a deep look at love and value via a rom-com, a genre that she argues is wrongfully dismissed: “What is more important than love?”

‘Materialists’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Celine Song narrates a sequence from her film featuring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.

Enzo Staiola, Who Starred in ‘Bicycle Thieves’ as a Child, Dies at 85

Discovered on the street in Rome, he had a brush with stardom when he was cast in what many consider one of the greatest films of all time.

‘Sex’ Review: Two Men Talk About and Around the Subject

A chimney sweep and his colleague get deep on the roofs of Oslo in Dag Johan Haugerud’s curious meditation on marriage and masculinity.

‘Tatami’ Review: A Bitter Fight, Both on and Off the Mat

A flinty Iranian judoka competing in the World Judo Championships is menaced by her government in this absorbing political thriller.

‘Echo Valley’ Review: Mother Knows Best, Daughter Does Worst

A stellar cast led by Julianne Moore is unable to breathe life into this unsuccessful blend of maternal drama and crime caper.

‘Deep Cover’ Review: Fighting Crime With Improv

Three hapless comics, played by Orlando Bloom, Bryce Dallas Howard and Nick Mohammed, infiltrate the criminal underworld.

‘Will’ Review: Heartache and Hope in Harlem

In Jessie Maple’s restored 1981 drama, one of the first feature-length films by a Black woman, a heroin addict mentors a young boy and tries to find his footing.

‘Meeting With Pol Pot’ Review: Snapshots of Totalitarianism

The director Rithy Panh dramatizes events from 1978, when a group of outsiders was allowed to enter Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge.

‘Materialists’ Review: When Dakota Met Pedro (and Chris)

The director Celine Song follows up her “Past Lives” with a side-eyeing update on the rom-com, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Review: The Return of Hiccup and Toothless

This live action remake of the 2010 animated film is religiously faithful to the original. The result is exhilarating at times, if somewhat mechanical.

Tom Hiddleston Dances Up a Storm: ‘I Just Wanted It to Fly’

In “The Life of Chuck,” the actor known for spontaneous eruptions of joyful movement, lets loose with a feast of footwork.

John C. Reilly Wants to Talk to You About Love

The actor’s passion project is a cabaret act in which he sings the standards. “It might sound Pollyanna-ish,” he says, but his goal is to connect.

Pop Culture Takes Up Smoking Again

From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo. It’s even being celebrated for the way it makes characters look cool or powerful.

‘Titan: The OceanGate Disaster’ Review: A Company’s Failures

Netflix’s documentary about the catastrophe uses familiar techniques to spotlight the faulty judgment of Stockton Rush, who ran OceanGate.

How ‘Ballerina’ Set People on Fire

Ana de Armas wields a flamethrower in “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” and torches, well, a lot. Here’s how they made that sequence come to life. (And yes, the flames are mostly real.)

The Director of ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ Unpacks Key Moments

The filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie discusses major character deaths, the end (or is it?) of an action-movie franchise and what comes next.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s selections, romance across dimensions and an animated entry in the “Predator” franchise.

Watch Ana de Armas Fight Using Kitchen Utensils in ‘Ballerina’

The director Len Wiseman narrates an action sequence from “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.”

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include an Oscar-nominated DreamWorks adventure and a fun summer mystery for tweens.

In Wes Anderson’s New Movie, Real Masterpieces Get a Starring Role

Paintings by Magritte and others were borrowed for “The Phoenician Scheme.” Safeguarding them amid the hot lights and chaos of a film set was challenging.

‘Ballerina’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Len Wiseman narrates a sequence from his film “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” featuring Ana de Armas.

‘Tyler Perry’s Straw’ Review: The Accidental Bank Robber

A single mom in Atlanta (Taraji P. Henson) is having a very, very, very bad day.

Mara Corday, Starlet of Monster Movies and Magazines, Dies at 95

She appeared in Playboy and sci-fi films in the 1950s. Later, in Clint Eastwood’s “Sudden Impact,” she was a hostage until he uttered five famous words.

‘Sunlight’ Review: A Man Wakes Up in a Camper, Monkey at the Wheel

In Nina Conti’s absurdist love story, a radio host and a new friend have nowhere to go but up.

‘The Ritual’ Review: An Exorcism to Forget

Al Pacino speaks in an exaggerated accent and Dan Stevens looks overly concerned in this movie directed by David Midell.

‘Slumlord Millionaire’ Review: Costs of Living

A documentary looks at New York City residents pushing back against housing troubles.

He Created the Original Modern Zombie. His Family Wants to Define What’s Next.

George Romero’s daughter, ex-wife and widow are each working on movies rooted in his legacy, even as they wrestle with their memories and a contentious split.

‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Tom Hiddleston dances his way through a movie about death and dystopia, based on a Stephen King story, that has an incongruous feel-good vibe.

‘The Last Twins’ Review: A Rare Holocaust Story

Erno Spiegel was spared because he was a twin. He went on to help others at Auschwitz, as detailed in this documentary by Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill.

‘I Don’t Understand You’ Review: Murder and Mayhem in Italy

The film follows dads-to-be Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) as they make a series of disastrously wrong turns during their anniversary trip.

‘Dangerous Animals’ Review: Here, Sharky Sharky!

The Australian director Sean Byrne combines the serial killer and shark movie subgenres into a trashy good time.

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ Review: Dance, Killer, Dance!

Ana de Armas twirls into the franchise as a ballerina-assassin with vengeance on her mind in this by-the-numbers cash grab.

Sacha Jenkins, Filmmaker Who Mined the Black Experience, Dies at 53

Shaped by early hip-hop culture, his documentaries put race in the foreground, whether the topic was hip-hop fashion, the Capitol riots or Louis Armstrong.

Haley Joel Osment Ordered to Attend A.A. After Ski Resort Arrest

The actor was charged in April with public intoxication and possession of cocaine and was recorded using the word “Nazi” and an antisemitic slur during his arrest. He later apologized.

The Women Who Try to Keep Pace With Ethan Hunt

Over eight installments, the “Mission: Impossible” franchise has never quite found the perfect match for Tom Cruise’s world-saving spy.

In ‘Bring Her Back,’ Sally Hawkins Takes Horror to Heart

In a rare interview, the actress discusses tackling a difficult, sensitive and often dastardly role in the latest offering from Danny and Michael Philippou.

‘Happiness’: Living in a State of Irony

Todd Solondz’s 1998 movie, revived for a run at the IFC Center in a new 4K restoration, has scarcely lost its capacity to discomfit.

A Pirouette Through ‘John Wick’ Lore

With the release of “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” a guide to the expanded Wick cinematic universe.

At the Tribeca Festival, Standouts Come From Near and Far

A documentary about a New York restaurant and a Korean film about dine-and-dashers are among the standouts in this year’s festival.

For Pride, Stream These Queer Horror Movies

Standouts include a lesbian-coded vampire thriller and a Mexican folk-horror drama.

At Tribeca Festival, ‘The Scout’ Spotlights a Typically Low-Profile Role

Written and directed by Paula González-Nasser, who worked as a location scout for about six years, the film explores the existential quandary at the heart of this seeming dream job.

A Documentary About Life, Death and ‘The Cathedral’

The process of making a wood sculpture of Jesus Christ took the artist James Grashow four years to complete.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Has Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

An artist development program at the Tribeca Festival aims to support underrepresented groups in filmmaking.

How They Pulled Off That Wild ‘Mission: Impossible’ Plane Stunt

Creating Tom Cruise’s pivotal scene for “The Final Reckoning” required months of grit, G-force training and a little hypothermia.

Kyra Sedgwick Wants More Middle-Aged Sex Onscreen

The actress, currently starring in “Bad Shabbos,” on ’90s rock, Miranda July and “PBS NewsHour.”

A ‘Nurse Action Movie’ Might Be Different, but That’s the Point

From TV series to art house films, Leonie Benesch brings a quiet intensity to the screen, including her latest movie.

For This Director, Iranian Films Can Be About More Than Despair

Amirali Navaee’s new film, “Sunshine Express,” screening next at South by Southwest London, is a project more focused on hope than politics.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a Chinese martial arts movie, an Indonesian political thriller, a documentary about a Norwegian family that stumbles upon a long-hidden secret and more.

5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

When the Whole Country Watched a Nuclear War Movie at Once

The 1983 ABC movie “The Day After” was a landmark moment that proved contentious even before it aired, as a new documentary shows.

Wes Anderson’s Newest Star Finds Inspiration Everywhere (Even a Napkin)

Mia Threapleton is Kate Winslet’s daughter but she’s intent on making her own way in Hollywood. That includes her deadpan nun in “The Phoenician Scheme.”

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review: The Student Becomes the Teacher

The latest installment to the long-running franchise is a messy entry that tries to throw too many legacies into a blender.

‘Tornado’ Review: She Wants Revenge

In the title role, the singer-songwriter Koki is both charming and indomitable as she goes after a band of thieves led by Sugarman (Tim Roth).

‘Ghost Trail’ Review: A Cat and Mouse Thriller

A hypnotizing Adam Bessa anchors this tale about a Syrian refugee living in France who believes he has found the man who tortured him.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks follow a journalist facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a unionization effort for Amazon workers. Plus, an exploration into the nature of film editing.

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: Benicio Del Toro Plans to Save His Soul

Wes Anderson returns with another intricately designed film, and an inquiry into the meaning of goodness.

‘Bring Her Back’ Review: A Foster Mother Like No Other

Sally Hawkins plays a menacingly unhinged foster parent to two bereaved siblings in this emotionally potent chiller.

Kevin Costner Is Sued by ‘Horizon’ Actor Over Rape Scene

A stunt double said she was left with trauma by an unscripted scene that did not include an intimacy coordinator. Mr. Costner’s lawyer said the claims were meritless.

Bruce Logan, Who Blew Up the Death Star in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 78

A special effects artist and cinematographer, he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Tron,” and took a detour to comedy with “Airplane!”

‘The Sealed Soil’: Modesty and Its Discontents

The Iranian director Marva Nabili’s first feature gets a weeklong run at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Then and Now, It’s a Thrill to Star Alongside Stitch

Cast members from the original 2002 animated film and the live-action remake explain what lured them to — or back to — “Lilo & Stitch.”

Last Year’s Cannes Winners Won Big at Oscars. Can the 2025 Crop Do the Same?

The most likely movies to grab academy voters are “Un Simple Accident,” “Sentimental Value” and “Nouvelle Vague.” But none are primarily in English.

Marcel Ophuls, Myth-Shattering War Documentarian, Is Dead at 97

He was best known for “The Sorrow and the Pity,” a landmark film that debunked ideas of vast French resistance to the Nazi occupation.

A ‘Mission: Impossible’ Fan Favorite Returns 3 Decades Later. Even He’s Surprised.

Rolf Saxon thought he was being pranked when the director of the new film contacted him for a role that actually expanded during production.

Iranian Movie Shot in Secret Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years.

Michael Roemer, Maker of Acclaimed but Little-Seen Films, Dies at 97

His “Nothing but a Man” and “The Plot Against Harry” drew critical praise but never found an audience. He said he took “a certain pride in not having been a success.”

At Cannes, Sneaky Period Pieces and Film Lovers’ Delights Rule the Screen

Movies from China, Brazil, Iran and elsewhere prove that there’s so much more to cinema than Hollywood would have us believe.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s evils lurk around a bend in the road, behind a locked door and on the prom dance floor.

The Best Movies of 2025, So Far

Our critics picked 10 films that you might have missed but that are worth your time on this long holiday weekend.

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Tom Cruise Really, Really Loves the Movies

One of the industry’s biggest stars is also its most enthusiastic evangelist. He is hoping it pays off for the eighth “Mission: Impossible” film.

If This Movie Wins the Palme d’Or, It Will Extend a Staggering Streak

The distributor Neon has been on a run at the Cannes Film Festival, and it has three movies, including “Sentimental Value,” considered front-runners.

A ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movie Game

We picked 20 movies, including the new “Mission: Impossible,” and found the headlines that ran with each New York Times review. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to pair them correctly. The world is counting on you.

Scarlett Johansson Unveils Her Newest Role at Cannes: Filmmaker

The star came across the script for “Eleanor the Great,” already starring June Squibb, and instantly realized, “I know how to make it.” Now she wants to direct again.

At Cannes, Can You Trust the Length of a Standing Ovation?

The applause at premieres like “Mission: Impossible” or “The History of Sound” is often timed and reported breathlessly. But there’s more to the story.

‘Fountain of Youth’ Review: John Krasinski Goes Continent Hopping

An adventurer enlists his disapproving sister (Natalie Portman) in this Guy Ritchie movie with a hint of Indiana Jones.

‘Bad Shabbos’ Review: Guess Who’s Kvetching About Dinner?

A newly engaged Jew and gentile plan to introduce their parents. But first: There’s a crisis involving a body, a ticking clock and a doorman played by Method Man.

‘The Last Rodeo’ Review: One for the Money, Two for the Show

A family tragedy forces an aging bull rider back into the saddle in this blandly wholesome drama.

‘The New Boy’ Review: Finding a Light in the Darkness

Cate Blanchett stars as a nun who encounters an Indigenous Australian boy with special powers in this film about forced assimilation.

‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ Review: It’s Not Me, It’s Jane

A modern heroine learns about love, and a whole lot more, at a writing residency.

David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89

At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.

How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?

Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d’Or for “Titane,” returns with the body-horror tale “Alpha.” The critical reception has not been kind.

‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape

With film and TV production in Los Angeles down by roughly one-third in recent years, Mayor Karen Bass took steps to make it easier to shoot at top locations.

Spike Lee May Be in Cannes, but His Heart Is Courtside With the Knicks

The director brought his latest collaboration with Denzel Washington, “Highest 2 Lowest,” to the festival, but he really wanted to talk basketball.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Review: Creature Chaos

The live-action remake of the hit 2002 Disney film is mostly serviceable and often adorable, even if the best parts of the original got left behind.

Ari Aster on ‘Eddington’: It’s ‘About What the Country Felt Like to Me’

The Covid-era satire has been divisive at Cannes, but the director has not seen the reviews. He’s focused on his fears about where the world is headed.

‘The Order,’ ‘The Outrun’ and More Streaming Gems

A handful of last year’s best (yet overlooked) indies are among this month’s hidden treasures on your subscription streamers.

Kristen Stewart Thinks the Critics at Cannes Are Being Too Nice

Her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” has earned good notices, but after fighting to get it made, the filmmaker wouldn’t mind a battle with reviewers.

Jennifer Lawrence Gets Her First Cannes Starring Role, and It’s a Risky One

In “Die My Love” with Robert Pattinson, she plays a mother with postpartum depression. She was four months pregnant then and the hormones helped a lot.

Eiza González Says Legend of Zelda Changed How She Looks at Life

“At first glance you’d be like, ‘Oh, it’s a simple game,’” said the star of the new movie “Fountain of Youth.” “But it’s so much more deep than anyone could imagine.”

Death, Disaster, Weird Liquids: What to Expect in a ‘Final Destination’ Movie

We have a premonition of the (mostly terrible, often funny) things you’re likely to see in any of the films from the long-running horror franchise. Follow along below, and beware.

Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Has Critics Squaring Off at Cannes

Set in the pandemic’s early days, the noted horror director’s Covid comedy satirizes the national mood during lockdown. Reactions have been polarizing.

At the Cannes Film Festival, the Mood Is Uncertain and Unsettled

The threat of tariffs and the struggles of Hollywood have dampened what is usually an international party. Even the early standouts are somber.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a deadly train, a Blaxploitation-coded revenge tale, a serial killer seeking justice, and more.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

In films like “Embrace of the Serpent,” you’ll find stories about history and power. Here’s a rundown of what’s currently on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV.

6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

The Director of ‘Thunderbolts*’ Unpacks the Movie’s Spoilers

The filmmaker Jake Schreier explains how a test of the film led to a change in the ending and other developments.

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Review: The Shadow Cast by Blinding Lights

A filmic companion to the Weeknd’s latest album, this meta psychological thriller is all style and no substance.

Palme d’Or Projections: Has Cannes Found Its Early Front-runner?

“Sound of Falling,” which tracks four German girls over the course of a century, drew early raves. But it might not go the distance.

Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89

His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on to play a wide range of roles.

‘Sister Midnight’ Review: The Feminine Mystique, but Make It Macabre

A housewife’s domestic distresses take a horrifying turn in this dark comedy set in the slums of Mumbai.

‘Desert of Namibia’ Review: Ups and Downs

Yoko Yamanaka’s film is a brilliantly observed portrait of a young woman simmering with frustrations and coming to terms with her relationships and place in the world.

‘The Kiss’ Review: A Romance Without Love?

A young military man asks a woman to dance, but they’re in for a bumpy ride in this story adapted from a novel by Stefan Zweig.

‘Deaf President Now!’ and the Biases of a Hearing World

The documentary recalls the 1988 protests that erupted at Gallaudet University when trustees rejected deaf candidates to lead it.

‘Love’ Review: Connection, Oslo Style

A poetic drama weaves together the lives of Norwegians as they pursue connection in their own ways.

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Review: Born to Die

The sixth installment in the horror franchise might be the most self-consciously silly of the bunch — and it’s all the better for it.

‘The Damned’ Review: Unfortunate Sons

In Roberto Minervini’s intimate and impressionistic drama, a group of Civil War scouts faces the harsh realities of the uncharted Montana territory.

Tom Cruise Gives Cannes a Master Class in Star Power

Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.

‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ Review: Tom Cruise Defies All

For the eighth installment of this stunt-spectacular franchise, the star returns to fight off A.I. planetary domination, the bends, gravity and maybe mortality itself.

Cannes Reacts to Gérard Depardieu Verdict With Soul-Searching and Shrugs

The actor, who was found guilty of sexual assault on Tuesday, was a festival stalwart and had brought nearly 30 movies to the event.

In Dark Comedies Like ‘Friendship,’ Bad Bromance Brews

A spate of recent indie films provide a complicated, sometimes solemn take on male friendship.

Robert Benton, Influential Director and Screenwriter, Dies at 92

After collaborating on the script for “Bonnie and Clyde,” he went on to write and direct “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Places in the Heart.”

Cannes Film Festival: What to Look for (Like Stars Behind the Camera)

The event is packed with high-profile English-language movies, including the new “Mission: Impossible” and a Jennifer Lawrence-Robert Pattinson drama.

When Movie Stars Come to Cannes, a Traverso Is There to Take Pictures

Gilles Traverso is the third in a line of photographers from his family to capture the film elite every year of the Cannes Film Festival.

At the Cannes Film Festival, a Story of Love, Money and Scandal

The director Thierry Klifa discusses his new film, “The Richest Woman in the World,” based on the true story of the French billionaire Liliane Bettencourt.

When Watching These Films at Cannes, Feel Free to Put Your Feet in the Sand

Cinéma de la Plage is the Cannes Film Festival’s free program of nightly film screenings on the beach and under the stars.

Anamaria Vartolomei Brings a Fearless Streak to Her Roles

The actress’s latest film, “Adam’s Interest,” will open the Critics’ Week showcase at the Cannes Film Festival.

Lewis Pullman of ‘Thunderbolts*’ Has Become Hollywood’s Go-To Bob

In “Top Gun: Maverick” and the latest Marvel movie, the actor has played memorable characters by that name. “I should probably take a breather from playing Bobs,” he said.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

There’s scorched earth with a little bit of hope in this month’s sci-fi picks.

Wunmi Mosaku on Why ‘Sinners’ Is the ‘Greatest Love Story Ever Told’

The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

‘My Robot Sophia’: An Unsettling Look Into the Soul of a Machine

This film by Jon Kasbe and Crystal Moselle skirts gimmicks to examine a creator’s drive to build a humanoid device powered by artificial intelligence.

‘Nonnas’ Review: Oversauced

Vince Vaughn plays a restaurant owner who hires Italian grandmothers to cook for him in this corn-filled gabagool.

‘Summer of 69’ Review: A Crash Course in Carnal Knowledge

Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut centers on a nerdy teenager who hires a stripper for a sexual education, but the movie favors modesty over vulgarity.

‘Juliet & Romeo’ Review: Tragedy Executed as Farce

This movie musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers is no “& Juliet” — that is, it’s no fun.

‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Review: Stalkers

In this underbaked slasher film, killer bozos terrorize teens in the American heartland.

‘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.

‘Lilly’ Review: She Did It Her Way

Patricia Clarkson plays the equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter in this misty-eyed drama.

‘Friendship’ Review: Are Men OK?

Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in the kind of comedy you watch from behind your hands.

‘Fight or Flight’ Review: Conned Air

Josh Hartnett plays a rugged mercenary in an airborne action movie that struggles to stay on course.

‘Caught by the Tides’ Review: Jia Zhangke Sees Constant Flux

The Chinese director shot two decades of footage for his new film, which captures his country in tumult and one woman living through it.

‘Forbidden Games’: A War Orphan’s Sweet, Ultimately Shattering Story

Hailed on its release as the most troubling French film made in the aftermath of World War II, it returns for a week at Film Forum.

‘Sinners’ and Beyoncé Battle the Vampires. And the Gatekeepers, Too.

This moment might call for excessive, imaginative Black art that wants to be gobbled up. That’s Ryan Coogler’s new movie. That’s “Cowboy Carter.” Let’s throw in some Kendrick, too.

Dishing With the Stars of ‘Nonnas’

Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Talia Shire and Susan Sarandon discuss playing cooks in a new film, aging in Hollywood and the movies that their grandchildren cannot yet watch.

At Milestone Films, Passing the Torch, but Keeping the Flame Alive

The distributor’s owners, Amy Heller and Dennis Doros, made the unusual choice to give it away. Their successor is Maya Cade of the Black Film Archive.

Trump Called for Movie Tariffs. Newsom Proposes a Tax Credit Instead.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said that he wanted to team up with the Trump administration to craft a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit.

The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now

In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these.

‘Thunderbolts*’ Axes the Asterisk to Market Its Surprise Title Reveal

A plot twist that comes in the movie’s final moments will now be front and center on billboards. The director Jake Schreier explains the rebrand.

Wim Wenders on Where the War in Europe Really Ended 80 Years Ago

In a short film and in conversation, the German filmmaker ponders the meaning of freedom, the complacency of peace and the new insecurity from Russia’s war and Donald Trump.

Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98

She was in films with Greta Garbo, who became a friend, and Myrna Loy, Bette Davis and others. She ended her career after being sexually harassed.

When One Actor Contains Multitudes: An Old Form Finds (Eerie) New Life

Online, onstage and onscreen, performers are playing multiple parts. The effect of watching someone shape-shift can be both thrilling and unnerving.

Where Would Hollywood Find Its Guillotines or Pay Phones Without Them?

For nearly four decades the prop house History for Hire has helped filmmakers recreate the past. But with fewer films shot in Los Angeles, they are not sure how much longer they can hang on.

David Harbour Is Conflicted About Becoming a Morning Person

Working on the new movie “Thunderbolts*” and the TV series “Stranger Things,” he said, “You’re up early at 6 in the morning. But I still have that beast inside me that wants to sleep till 1 p.m.”

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a hit Thai family drama, an Iranian animated film, a trilogy of documentaries about Chinese textile workers and more.

Conjuring the Past and Future of Black Music in ‘Sinners’

The writer and director Ryan Coogler narrates a sequence from his film.

Paul Feig’s Favorite Female-Centered Movies

The filmmaker behind “Another Simple Favor” likes when things get “really, really extra” onscreen.

10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include animals galore and an animated “Addams Family” adventure.

‘Pavements’: A Sly Ode to the Last Band You’d Give the Biopic Treatment

Part spoof and part serious, the film is about mythmaking as much as it is about music. The result is delightfully destabilizing.

Seven Roles That Explain the Deeply Nuanced, Not Crazy Art of Nicolas Cage

Don’t reduce his career to his unhinged characters. The actor’s work is often more textured and soulful than he’s given credit for.

‘Sinners’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Ryan Coogler narrates a musical sequence from “Sinners,” in which the past and future of Black music is conjured.

Martin Scorsese Got One of Pope Francis’ Final Interviews

The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between the director and the pontiff, who died last month.

‘Rust’ Review: It’s a Hard Watch

During every scene of this western, I couldn’t stop thinking about the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on set in an entirely preventable tragedy.

‘Vulcanizadora’ Review: Guilt Trip

Two midlife losers reckon with past mistakes on a despairing and oddly haunting trip into the woods and out of their heads.

‘Words of War’ Review: Portrait of a Fearless Reporter

The Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya is the subject of a film that honors her bravery.

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Gets Muted Release, Years After Fatal Shooting

The filmmakers said that they hoped the finished product would honor the work and memory of its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set.

‘Pavements’ Blurs Fact and Fiction to Reimagine a Band’s Legacy

The director Alex Ross Perry said Stephen Malkmus of Pavement told him to “avoid the legacy trap.” The result is a music documentary with made-up elements that really existed. What?

‘The Surfer’ Review: Catching a Wave, and Catching Hell

Nicolas Cage plays the title role in this punishing beach drama, where an aggressive group of surfers advise him the spot is for “locals only.”

‘Lavender Men’ Review: Daring to Reimagine ‘America’s Daddy’

A writer rethinks queer history through Abraham Lincoln’s political ambitions, but needs a few present-day edits.

‘A Desert’ Review: Motel Hell

A washed-up photographer finds himself embroiled in an eerie mystery in Joshua Erkman’s strange, singular thriller.

‘Bonjour Tristesse’ Review: Goodbye Girlhood

Durga Chew-Bose boldly reimagines a work once adapted by Otto Preminger in her beguiling first film set on the French Riviera.

‘Another Simple Favor’ Review: Big Hats and Big Intrigue

The sequel to the deranged 2018 comedy finds Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick feuding in the Italian sun.

‘Electra’ Review: Not Exactly a Unicorn

In Hala Matar’s stylish if somewhat vacant drama, flair trumps grief.

‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: Florence Pugh and Pals Kick Some Asterisk

The actress is the main attraction in Marvel’s latest, about a group of ragtag super-types who join forces to (spoiler alert!) save the world.

Ted Kotcheff, Director Who Brought Rambo to the Screen, Dies at 94

His films, including “First Blood” and “Weekend at Bernie’s,” covered a range of genres. He was later an executive producer of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

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.

Liked ‘Havoc’? Here are Five Movies to Stream Next

Gareth Evans’s action film starring Tom Hardy delivers a fire hose of action. If you want the punches to keep coming, we recommend these five movies.

Pedro Almodóvar Through the Eyes of Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton and 7 Other Stars

In advance of a gala celebration of the director’s career, we asked nine actresses about working with the auteur. They painted a picture of a precise artist.

The Symbolism in ‘Sinners’

Beneath the spectacle of an action-packed vampire movie, the film has plenty to say about what is sacred and what is profane.

Watch Ben Affleck Line Dance in ‘The Accountant 2’

The director Gavin O’Connor narrates a sequence from the film featuring the actor and Jon Bernthal.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a robot revenge drama and a supernatural detective story.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Doubling Up: How ‘Sinners’ and Other Movies Multiply One Actor

From camera tricks to digital facial replacement, a history of duplicating effects.

‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink

This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.

‘The Accountant 2’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Gavin O’Connor narrates a sequence from “The Accountant 2,” starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal.

Andrea Nevins, Who Turned Offbeat Subjects Into Moving Films, Dies at 63

Her documentaries, one of which received an Oscar nomination, explored subjects like punk-rock dads and Barbie dolls.

‘Havoc’ Review: A Fighting Spirit

Tom Hardy is a crooked cop looking to make amends in Gareth Evans’s action-packed film.

Masahiro Shinoda, Leading Light of Japan’s New Wave Cinema, Dies at 94

His films tapped into the fantasies of disgruntled youth by embracing brazen sexuality and countercultural politics. But unlike his peers, he did not shun tradition.

A New Requirement for Oscar Voters: They Must Actually Watch the Films

The new rule, announced this week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was greeted with laughter and disbelief that it had not been required all along.

‘Until Dawn’ Review: They Keep Dying, You’ll Keep Shrugging

Based on a video game, this movie is done in by mediocre monsters and muddled time loops.

‘The Trouble With Jessica’ Review: Dinner Party or Crime Scene?

This British black comedy, starring Indira Varma, centers on a group of wealthy middle-aged friends with fraught histories.

‘Magic Farm’ Review: A Droll Delight

Amalia Ulman’s playful second feature follows an American television crew that lands in rural Argentina.

‘Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie’ Review: Rolling Another One for the Road

The comedy duo celebrates a partnership that they just can’t quit in this celebratory documentary.

‘On Swift Horses’ Review: Putting It All on the Line

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi lead a melancholic drama about love and longing in the 1950s.

‘April’ Review: A Doctor’s Dilemma

In this, her second feature, the Georgian filmmaker Dea Kulumbegashvili takes on the risks faced by an obstetrician who performs kitchen-table abortions.

‘Blue Sun Palace’ Review: A Whole World Inside

A gorgeously intimate debut feature explores the lives of Chinese immigrants in a massage parlor in Queens.

‘The Accountant 2’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Revenge of the Killer Nerd

Affleck returns as a brilliant C.P.A. who moonlights as a mysterious, gun-toting fixer and gets help from his little bro, played by Jon Bernthal.

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

The director Dea Kulumbegashvili’s new movie, “April,” shines a light on the complicated situation for women seeking abortions in Georgia.

Death, Taxes and Ben Affleck: ‘The Accountant’ Gets a Sequel

The director and the writer of the surprisingly successful “Accountant” franchise join Affleck to discuss its origins, getting ahead in Hollywood and learning to line dance.

Pope Francis, the Unlikely Movie Star: 6 Films Show His Cinematic Appeal

In fictional tales and documentaries, directors approached him as a screen character who was both admired and controversial.

‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ Review: Emotional Rescue

In this heartfelt wildlife documentary, a volunteer conservationist and an endangered critter develop a parent-child connection.

David Cronenberg Lost His Wife and the Will to Make Movies. Then Came ‘The Shrouds’

The acclaimed filmmaker discusses bringing death to the forefront in his latest picture.

There’s a Feeling We’re Not in Hollywood Anymore

Movies and TV productions are rapidly leaving California to film outside the United States, where labor costs are lower and tax incentives greater. Industry workers are exasperated.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include brave siblings and violent young men.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

In films like Andrew Haigh’s “Weekend,” you’ll find new beginnings in time for spring. Here’s a rundown of what’s currently on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV.

The ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Hand Flex: One Gesture and the Web Is Still Swooning

The subtle expression of longing in the 2005 adaptation wasn’t meant to be a key moment. Even the director is surprised it took on a life of its own.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

How John Cena Became the Last Great Crossover Wrestling Star

As his in-ring career draws to a close, the most popular star in W.W.E. is trying out a new role: the bad guy.

Ani DiFranco Tried to Collaborate. Then the Pandemic Hit.

The film “1-800-ON-HER-OWN” follows the fiercely independent artist as she tries a career first: writing a song with another artist.

‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review: Nipped, Tucked and Royally Fussed Over

This deliciously nasty reworking of the Cinderella fairy tale imagines how far one of the stepsisters would go to marry her prince.

‘The Wedding Banquet’ Review: The Family You Find

A retelling of Ang Lee’s classic of queer cinema comes at the same farcical situation in a new way.

‘Sinners’ Review: Ryan Coogler’s Southern Horror Fantasia

The director goes boldly out there in his fifth feature, a genre-defying, mind-bending shoot-em-up that stars Michael B. Jordan as twins.

‘The Shrouds’ Review: For Cronenberg, Grief Is an Obsession

The director’s latest stars Vincent Cassel as an entrepreneur who mourns the death of his wife by inventing technology that surveils her entombed body.

‘Queens of Drama’ Review: A Half-Century Feud

Alexis Langlois’s musical romance is an unruly story of a love-hate relationship between two ambitious musicians.

‘The President’s Wife’ Review: Would Madame Get Your Vote?

Catherine Deneuve plays the former French first lady Bernadette Chirac in this puckish, highly fictionalized biopic with a pop-feminist edge.

‘The Legend of Ochi’ Review: The Great, Familiar Adventure

A 1980s throwback movie about a teenager who sets out on a journey with a mysterious being.

‘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.

Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and a Dozen Years of Collaborations

The star and the director of “Sinners” have risen in parallel since first working together over a decade ago. In a joint interview, they explain their connection.

‘The Voyeurs,’ ‘Cyrano’ and More Streaming Gems

Exciting new riffs on 1990s genre movies are among the highlights of this month’s recommendations on your subscription streaming services.

Joan Chen: Exacting Artist, Cool Mom

The acclaimed actress and filmmaker is having a career renaissance playing dynamic mother roles in indie films, including in the new version of “The Wedding Banquet.”

Wife of Gene Hackman Asked About Flulike Symptoms Before Their Deaths

Videos, photographs and police reports released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico offered a look into the days before Betsy Arakawa and Mr. Hackman died.

Alex Garland Pairs With a Veteran to Engage in Realistic ‘Warfare’

The filmmaker directed his latest picture with Ray Mendoza, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Iraq War. They wanted to depict, with a sense of urgency, war as it is really experienced.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s picks, there’s a reincarnation satire, some timeline spaghetti and a family-friendly end-of-Earth film.

Watch Rami Malek Explode a Pool in ‘The Amateur’

The director James Hawes narrates a sequence from his film.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Rami Malek, Professional Outcast, Becomes ‘The Amateur’

The actor discusses his new thriller, as well as his most recognizable roles portraying misfits who prove their doubters, including themselves, wrong.

‘Pets’ Is the Rare Documentary for Children, About Children

The movie, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, celebrates animals while planting a seed of interest in rescue operations.

‘The Amateur’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director James Hawes narrates a sequence from his film, starring Rami Malek.

Stunt Design Will Be Honored at the Academy Awards

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.

James Toback Is Ordered to Pay $1.7 Billion in Sexual Assault Case

After the former Hollywood director stopped participating in the civil case against him, a jury awarded 40 accusers $42 million each.

Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater to Compete at Cannes Film Festival

A sidebar to the competition will feature Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

‘Chicken Jockey!’: How a Crazy Catchphrase Took Over Multiplexes

When Jack Black yells that in “A Minecraft Movie,” young audiences respond raucously. The director approves, but some theaters don’t. Here’s what to know.

‘G20’ Review: Viola Davis Plays an Action-Hero President

Davis raises the bar on sheer brawniness in this action film where an American president has to fight Australian crypto-terrorists.

‘Warfare’ Review: A Combat Movie That Refuses to Entertain

In Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film about an American platoon in Iraq, there is no admirably staged bloodshed or witty repartee. That’s the point.

‘The Uninvited’ Review: A Surprise Guest at the Garden Party

Hollywood types get skewered in this comedy of manners, starring Walton Goggins, Pedro Pascal and Elizabeth Reaser.

‘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 Farah Nabulsi.

‘Sacramento’ Review: Best Frenemies

In this warmly funny indie comedy, two friends with a complicated past confront their grief and anxieties on a California road trip.

‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Review: A Year in the Life

Kevin Macdonald’s immersive documentary follows the couple from their heady first days in New York to their galvanizing concert at Madison Square Garden in 1972.

‘The King of Kings’ Review: A Remaking of the Christ

The story of Jesus, told through the eyes of Charles Dickens, that nobody asked for.

‘Drop’ Review: The Ultimate Doomscroll

A first date turns hellish when a terrified woman’s phone is cloned by an anonymous psycho in this stylishly silly thriller.

‘The Amateur’ Review: An Unsafe World

Rami Malek stars in a spy movie that struggles with its conspiratorial angle.

‘Pink Narcissus’: A Home Movie Both Abject and Erotic

Originally released anonymously, this homoerotic fantasia by James Bidgood gets its first theatrical run in 54 years at Metrograph.

This Studio Turns to Viewers of Faith to Greenlight Movies

The company behind “Sound of Freedom” follows an unusual strategy that relies on an army of subscribers to its streaming platform.

Film at Lincoln Center Chooses Daniel Battsek as Next President

At the production company Film4 he was instrumental in financing British movies. In New York, his goal is to attract a younger, more diverse audience.

‘A Goofy Movie,’ With a Serious Impact

The 30-year-old animated Disney film has fans across generations. Now, a documentary looks back at its legacy.

Upper West Side Theater Is Sold After Governor Allocates $3.5 Million

A nonprofit bought the landmark Metro Theater after receiving financial support from Gov. Kathy Hochul, the State Senate and Steven Spielberg’s foundation.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a Taiwanese horror-comedy, a South Indian tale of possession and patriarchy, a rain-soaked Chinese noir and more.

How Jack Black and Jason Momoa Share a Mine Cart in ‘A Minecraft Movie’

The director Jared Hess narrates an adventure sequence from his film, involving a cozy ride.

10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a modern spin on a classic book and a “Lion King” prequel.

A Film Tries to Make Sense of Andy Kaufman’s Comedy of Discomfort

“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Jared Hess narrates a mine cart sequence from his film, featuring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen.

‘When Fall Is Coming’ Review: Cooking Up a Mystery

With her kind eyes and guileless smile, Hélène Vincent plays a sweet old French lady. But looks can be deceiving in this François Ozon film.

‘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.

‘Hell of a Summer’ Review: Shallow Cuts

Summer camp counselors run afoul of a masked killer in this limp, uninspired slasher throwback from Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk.

‘Henry Fonda for President’ Review: A Legend and His Contradictions

Fonda was the embodiment of America, the director Alexander Horwath posits in this documentary.

‘Freaky Tales’ Review: Totally Oakland

Misogyny and racism get their butts spanked in this bold, messy celebration of the Bay Area in the 1980s.

‘A Nice Indian Boy’ Review: Meet-Cute at a Hindu Temple

Thanks to the instant chemistry between Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff, the film pulls off their whirlwind romance.

‘The Martial Artist’ Review: Tap Out

In this overwrought action film by Shaz Khan, a mixed martial artist’s career is upended when his brother is killed.

‘Love Hotel’ Review: Finding Space for Beauty in the Bleakness

A Shinji Somai contribution to a narrow soft-core subgenre crushes together the anonymity and violence, desire and trauma, that bind lives of alienation.

‘Gazer’ Review: Peering Out From a Lonely Place

Ryan J. Sloan’s brooding thriller is a murky tale about an isolated woman, with many shades of Schrader, Nolan and Cronenberg.

‘Eric LaRue’ Review: When Pain Won’t Stay Quiet

Judy Greer stars in a searing drama about the mother of a school shooter and all the things we try not to say.

The Movie That Can Help You Understand Cory Booker’s Senate Speech

“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring Jimmy Stewart as a naïve senator, explores the idealism — and reality — behind the tactic.

Val Kilmer Brought a Wonderfully Weird Sensibility to Every Role

Even his choice of parts could be eccentric. In the end, he’s best thought of as a character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Block by Bizarre Block

Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in this adaptation of the megahit video game that leans into the mindless silliness of mid-aughts comedy.

When Val Kilmer Was Batman and the ’90s Were Their Most ’90s

The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.

Val Kilmer: A Life in Pictures

A charismatic and handsome leading man in the 1990s, Kilmer played both superhero and rock star.

At New Directors/New Films, the Faces Tell the Story

They’re the great cinematic landscape in stories as diverse as “Familiar Touch,” about dementia, and “Timestamp,” about Ukrainian schoolchildren.

Great Dane, Great Co-Star

In “The Friend,” a huge dog and his new human, played by Naomi Watts, are in mourning. Both actress and canine had to learn new tricks for the film.

Val Kilmer: Seven Memorable Movies to Stream

Kilmer’s film career ranged from slapstick comedy to some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and ’90s.

Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65

A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.

Meet the Beatles! (The Movie Version, at Least.)

The director Sam Mendes announced the stars of his four-film series, each told from the perspective of a different Beatle, set to be released in 2028.

How to Live in the Mall

Want your living space a stone’s throw from the Aéropostale and Hot Topic? A new documentary, “Secret Mall Apartment,” will show you the way.

Stream These 17 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in April

A few popular franchises are leaving this month for U.S. subscribers, including the first three “Karate Kid” movies. Catch these before they leave.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include everyday evildoers, Indonesian demons and a smug Brazilian serial killer.

11 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

In Sofia Carson, Netflix Finds a Go-To Streaming Star

After breaking out in Disney Channel’s “Descendants,” the actress has made a habit of starring in popular streaming films.

‘Secret Mall Apartment’ and the Blurred Line Between Life and Art

Jeremy Workman’s documentary looks back at a project that may sound like a joke but had serious underpinnings.

A Short Film, a Long Wait, a Happy Return

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” came together after a long wait and a little help from Carey Mulligan.

Clive Revill, Original Voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 94

His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that would be a mainstay of the franchise for decades.

Hollywood Has Not Recovered Jobs Lost During Strikes, Report Says

Many entertainment industry workers have been jobless for months, leading state officials to consider increasing subsidies to keep film and television production in California.

‘A Working Man’ Review: Blue Collar, Bloody Hands

Jason Statham plays a construction worker who’s as deft at breaking bones as he is at building high-rises.

‘The Penguin Lessons’ Review: A Unique Approach to Teaching

Steve Coogan plays Tom Michell, an English teacher in 1970s Argentina, whose small new friend makes his class a hit.

‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ Review: Coping at Her Own Speed

A teenage regional tennis star moves on at her own pace after her ex-coach is dismissed under a cloud of suspicion.

‘Grand Tour’ Review: A Quiet Knockout

The Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes’s black-and-white film follows a colonial official on a 20th-century odyssey across Asia, with his fiancée in pursuit.

‘Holland’ Review: Nicole Kidman Goes Dutch

Set in a Michigan town designed to evoke the Netherlands, this thriller has red herring on the menu.

‘Viet and Nam’ Review: A Soft Kiss Underground

Truong Minh Quy’s haunting romance between two Vietnamese coal miners contemplates war and loss with pained elegance.

‘Holy Cow’ Review: How to Become a Big Cheese

Louise Courvoisier’s debut feature follows a teenager in the French Alps who, when thrust into caring for his sister, forges a path in cheese making.

‘The Friend’ Review: The Writer vs. the Great Dane

Naomi Watts plays a writer in mourning who is given a formidable gift from a friend in this adaptation of the Sigrid Nunez novel.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ Review: Into the Woods (Chomp, Chomp)

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega play a father and daughter who run down a mystical beast and end up running amok with a monstrous brood.

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: A Sour Note

Carey Mulligan briefly warms this damp, downbeat comedy about two lonely men and their musical obsession.

‘Art for Everybody’ Review: The Hidden Life of the ‘Painter of Light’

Thomas Kinkade turned himself into a ubiquitous brand — but there was more to him than that, a new documentary shows.

How ‘No Other Land’ Became an Unlikely Box Office Success

The Oscar-winning documentary has surpassed $2 million at the box office despite the lack of a traditional distribution deal.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

In this month’s picks, sheep, shirkers and coup d’état soundtracks.

‘Last Tango’ Derailed Maria Schneider’s Life. A New Film Takes Her Side.

“Being Maria” uses the actress’s own words to show how the star’s frank discussion of the experience was an early salvo in the #MeToo movement.

‘Being Maria’ Review: The Muse’s Side of the Story

Starring Anamaria Vartolomei and Matt Dillon, this French drama chronicles the life of the actress Maria Schneider after her traumatic experience on the set of “Last Tango in Paris.”

The Original Oscars Blogger Takes on Hollywood as a MAGA Pundit

Sasha Stone, who has been covering awards season since the ’90s, has recast herself as a voice against what she perceives as the industry’s liberal status quo.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

In films like “First Cow” and “Red Rocket” on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV, you’ll see the arc of a country that bends from opportunity to opportunism.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include dead-serious assassins, replicant Keystone Kops, long-simmering revenge and more than one variety of stuffed bear.

In Wes Anderson’s World, It’s All About the Details

A museum exhibition shows how thousands of small decisions add up to make the director’s signature style.

9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

‘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.

‘Locked’ Review: Cramped Quarters

This gimmicky thriller starring Bill Skarsgard and Anthony Hopkins sees a petty criminal fall victim to a vigilante’s trap.

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Review: From a Stranger to Found Family

Barbie Ferreira shines as a young woman who befriends a stranger with her father’s name in this indie tear-jerker.

‘The Alto Knights’ Review: A Double Helping of De Niro

Robert De Niro plays the crime lords Vito Genovese and Frank Costello in this film about midcentury Mafia moves.

‘The Assessment’ Review: Meticulously Planned Parenthood

A couple must endure a punishing evaluation process for permission to become parents in this sleek, hermetic science fiction.

‘Snow White’ Review: A Princess’s Progress

The new live-action version of Disney’s 1937 animated fairy tale has drawn (maddening) criticism for its casting and an updated story. But liberation only goes so far.

‘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 girlfriend at the time.

‘Ash’ Review: Deep-Space Horrors

In this sleek film by Flying Lotus, Eiza González plays a marooned explorer haunted by the killing of her crew mates.

‘O’Dessa’ Review: One Song to Save Them All

Sadie Sink (“Stranger Things”) rules this postapocalyptic musical with a guitar and an attitude.

Just a Bit Outside: How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘Sugar’ Altered the Baseball Movie

Two contemporary films reimagined the stories we tell about the sport.

In This French Director’s Work, Sex Leads to Unexpected Destinations

Alain Guiraudie broke through with “Stranger by the Lake.” In his new movie, “Misericordia,” eroticism and death are also intimately entangled.

‘Ghostlight,’ ‘Watcher’ and More Streaming Gems

A pair of carefully crafted character studies and three female-fronted thrillers are among the gems hidden on your subscription streaming services this month.

Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought

Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.

Gemma Chan Gets Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ More as She Gets Older

The actress, now starring in “The Actor,” talks about Schubert, “In the Mood for Love” and other art, food and pets that she loves.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s picks, multidimensional comedy and extraterrestrial drama.

10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

In ‘Meanwhile,’ a Nation Remembers to Breathe

The director Catherine Gund fuses work from multiple artists with archival footage and interviews to craft an exploration of Black resilience.

Florida Mayor Threatens Cinema Over Israeli-Palestinian Film

The mayor of Miami Beach wants to end the lease of a group renting a city-owned property because it is screening the Academy Award-winning “No Other Land” there.

‘Young Hearts’ Review: Finding Acceptance

In this coming-of-age drama from Belgium, a 14-year-old boy falls in love with his neighbor and questions his sexual identity.

‘Novocaine’ Review: Sticks and Stones Will Never Hurt Him

In this gross-out action spectacle, Jack Quaid plays an unlikely action hero who, because of a genetic disorder, can’t feel any pain.

‘Who by Fire’ Review: Masculinity and Its Discontents

Men posture and peacock in the Québecois director Philippe Lesage’s ensemble drama set at an isolated house in a remote forest.

‘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.

‘The Electric State’ Review: 1990s Robot Apocalypse? As If!

Who needs dystopian artificial intelligence to destroy faith in humanity when you can watch this sci-fi extravaganza?

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ Review: Daffy, Porky, Petunia and Alien Goo

Subtitled “A Looney Tunes Movie,” this installment, directed by Peter Browngardt, takes bubble gum to a whole new level.

‘An Unfinished Film’ Review: When Reality Interrupts Art

A drama full of unconventional touches recalls a time when all we had were our screens.

‘Black Bag’ Review: Blanchett v. Fassbender

The actors play a glamorous couple of spies in this latest sleek collaboration from the director Steven Soderbergh and the screenwriter David Koepp.

‘The Parenting’ Review: Meet the Poltergeist

A family getaway turns ghastly when a demon is awakened in this juvenile, meanspirited horror-comedy.

‘The Actor’ Review: No Direction Home

André Holland plays an actor with amnesia in this wonderfully surreal and poignant mystery.

The Movies We’ve Loved Since 2000

Explore 25 years of our movie coverage, and find your next film from this collection of our critics’ favorites from each year.

With ‘Él,’ Buñuel Turns His Gaze to Male Pathology

Luis Buñuel’s Mexican melodrama about a jealous husband who makes his young wife’s life a living hell opens at Film Forum.

He Voices Porky Pig, and That’s Not All, Folks

Listen to the performer Eric Bauza voice the characters Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and more. His work appears in the new animated feature, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.”

Stanley R. Jaffe, 84, Oscar-Winning Producer and Hollywood Power, Dies

His “Kramer vs. Kramer” won for best picture in 1980, one of many high points in a career that saw him in top jobs, twice, at Paramount.

Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie

A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.

‘Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna’ Review: Confusing Accounts

The Hulu documentary challenges ideas around who is responsible for the death of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.”

The Oscar-Winning Movie That Pets Can’t Stop Watching

“Flow,” a dialogue-free animated Latvian film made with open-source software, is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a documentary about a Nigerian college film club, a Chinese noir about a man and his dog, a wry Quebecois comedy about adultery and more.

‘Mickey 17’ and the Long Line of Movie Clones

Mickey is the latest addition to the world of expendable doppelgängers created to perform all sorts of dangerous and unpleasant tasks humans would rather not do.

Jonas Mekas, Master of Avant-Garde Film, Shows His Tender Side

Mekas’s diaristic film clips, left behind when he died, fuel a new documentary that renders an intimate portrait of a man who often trafficked in the abstract.

11 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

‘Housewife of the Year’: Contestants Look Back in Dismay

Ciaran Cassidy’s film revisits an Irish television show that judged stay-at-home moms on budgeting and appearance.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a new Oscar winner and a feel-good sports movie starring Kevin James.

‘Chaos: The Manson Murders’ Review: All You Ever Knew is Suspect

Errol Morris returns to his main obsessions — evil and delusion — in a new Netflix documentary about the famous murders.

‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Review: Watchful Eyes

The heroine of Rungano Nyoni’s second feature keeps her cool even as she uncovers long-buried family secrets in Zambia.

‘Picture This’ Review: Five Dates Away From Love

Simone Ashley (“Bridgerton”) stars as Pia, a talented photographer in London navigating business pressures with her wish for independence in this vivid rom-com.

‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ Review: An Updated Italian Heroine

Set in Rome after World War II, this black-and-white feminist film directed by (and starring) Paola Cortellesi tells a nuanced story about domestic abuse.

‘Seven Veils’ Review: Private Anguish in Public View

Atom Egoyan’s latest film, starring Amanda Seyfried as a director of an opera, could only have come from him, in ways both good and bad.

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ Review: More Than the Usual Nursing Home Horrors

A bully with a baby doll makes life distressing for all.

‘Rule Breakers’ Review: Afghanistan’s First Robotics Team

Based on a true story, this wholesome movie centers on four girls who make it to a worldwide competition in Washington, despite the odds.

‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Fighting for Respect

A waitress becomes a wrestler in this sports drama, based on the true story of the champion Mildred Burke.

‘In the Lost Lands’ Review: A Postapocalyptic Romance

Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich lack chemistry in this action film, based on a short story by George R.R. Martin.

‘The Empire’ Review: Star Tangled

In Bruno Dumont’s sci-fi farce, an alien conflict disrupts a sleepy French village.

‘Mickey 17’ Review: This Job Is Killing Him

In Bong Joon Ho’s latest dystopian romp, Robert Pattinson plays a hapless underdog whose work aboard a spaceship requires him to die, over and over.

‘Eephus’ Review: One Last Game

The final day on a small town baseball field is the setting for a funny, elegiac feature directorial debut.

Joan Didion Knew the Stories We’d Tell About the Manson Murders

Didion’s influential account of the era, “The White Album,” captures the ripples of terror provoked by the 1969 murders.

Joy, and Selfies, at the Oscars

Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and other stars dropped their guard on Hollywood’s biggest night.

In ‘The Electric State,’ Jolting a Robot to Life

How the makers of a new Netflix science fiction movie enhanced the look of the cute, round-headed bot at its center.

Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.

After Scandals, ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Nominated for 13 Oscars, Won 2

The Spanish-language musical from Netflix saw its grand hopes fizzle after derisive social media posts from its star resurfaced.

Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Winners, From ‘Anora’ to ‘Flow’

Most of the awarded films, including the winner of best picture, can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to catch up.

Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans

Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but Madison won for “Anora.”

On the Ground at the Governors Ball 2025 Oscars Party

Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin and other winners celebrated at the official Academy Awards after-party.

The Fairy Tale Night of Sean Baker, Director of Dreams Gone Awry

Baker’s four Oscars for “Anora” are validation of his sensitive portrayals of people on the margins who always seem to come up short.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Oscars

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.

Highlights From The 2025 Oscars

“Anora” director Sean Baker tied with Walt Disney for most Oscars won in a single night, and the International Film category showcased a drastic flip in one-time favorite “Emilia Pérez.”

Our Favorite Photos From the Oscars Red Carpet

The show before the show, aglitter with stars and fashion, is also home to tender moments you don’t always see.

Trump and Politics Were Largely Absent From the Oscars

The host, Conan O’Brien, avoided politics in his monologue but later made a pointed joke about an “Anora” character who stood up to a powerful Russian.

‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture During a Dominant Night at the Oscars

For his movie about an exotic dancer who weds a Russian heir, Sean Baker won awards for best director, original screenplay and editing.

Mikey Madison Wins the Best Lead Actress Oscar for ‘Anora’

Madison, who played a tenacious sex worker, called the win “a dream come true.” She beat Demi Moore, widely considered a favorite, for the award.

Sean Baker Wins Best Director for ‘Anora’ and Ties a Record Set by Walt Disney

By winning the Oscars for director, original screenplay, film editing and best picture (as a producer), he tied the record for most Oscars won by an individual in one year.

Adrien Brody Wins the Oscar for Best Actor

It is the second time he has triumphed in the category, this time for his performance in the epic “The Brutalist.”

‘I’m Still Here’ Wins Best International Feature

The Brazilian film focuses on a real activist whose husband disappeared after a military raid.

Morgan Freeman Paid Tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars

Freeman and Hackman, who was found dead last week at the age of 95, appeared together in the 1992 western “Unforgiven.”

‘No Other Land,’ Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary

In their acceptance speeches, the Israeli and Palestinian co-directors called for “serious actions to stop the injustice.”

Halle Berry and Adrien Brody Recreate Famous Oscars Kiss

On the red carpet on Sunday night, Berry surprised Brody with a kiss, recalling one of the most memorable moments in Oscar history.

Zoe Saldaña Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Emilia Pérez’

Saldaña anchors “El Mal,” which won the Oscar for best original song, in the Spanish-language musical.

Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win for Costume Design

He won for his work on the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked.”

Conan O’Brien’s Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly

The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.

Kieran Culkin Wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

The victory for his role in “A Real Pain” completes a dominant awards season.

Conan O’Brien Pokes Fun at Top Movies and Stars in Oscars Monologue

The comedian joked about the length of “The Brutalist” and the “Emilia Pérez” actress Karla Sofia Gascón’s offensive social media posts.

Timothée Chalamet Keeps It Playful in Buttery Suit

The best actor nominee made a series of memorable arrivals this awards season, but he let his Givenchy suit do the talking on Sunday.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open the Oscars With ‘Defying Gravity’ Performance

The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”

Who is going to win tonight?

Conan O’Brien is excited and worried about his hosting gig.

The complex voting system that will decide best picture.

Oscars 2025 Winners: Full List

The complete list of winners at the 97th annual Academy Awards.

One More Chance to See the ‘Wicked’ Stars in Pink and Green

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo spent months holding true to a theme during interviews and at awards shows, and they saved stunning options for the Oscars.

These Oscars are a huge event in Brazil.

Go deeper on the nominees for best picture.

With a best actress win for ‘Wicked,’ Cynthia Erivo would clinch an EGOT.

Erivo previously won a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy connected to her role in “The Color Purple” on Broadway.

We could see a new box office low for a best picture winner.

“Anora” and several other contenders would qualify. “The Hurt Locker,” which won Hollywood’s top prize in 2010, currently holds that distinction.

‘Emilia Peréz’ leads with 13 nominations but is plagued by controversy.

Expect the show to ‘honor Los Angeles’ weeks after fires ravaged the city.

Here’s what you can expect at the ceremony, including the presenters and the performances.

Oscars 2025 Takeaways: ‘Anora’ Dominates Top Awards

The movie, which cost only $6 million to make, won best picture and four other Oscars.

Here’s how to watch Sunday’s ceremony.

Favorites, Scandals and History-Makers: Your 6-Point Guide to the Oscars

From the most competitive races to the lasting controversies, here’s a guide to becoming an instant expert.

The Next Big Architecture Movie? A Few Predictions.

As “The Brutalist” heads into Oscar night with 10 nominations, Hollywood is clamoring for its next big architecture hit. Our illustrator has some ideas.

Go Behind the Scenes of All 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.

Geoffrey Rush Lives for the Roar of the Crowd

“If you sit at home, you are not sharing your own private experience of what the general pulse of the world is,” said the actor, who stars in the horror film “The Rule of Jenny Pen.”

What’s Wrong With the International Oscar Category

At the Oscars, the rules set around the best international film category mean that some of the best movies are not even being nominated. Our movie critic explains why, and what could be done to fix the problem. She uses examples from “The Zone of Interest” set in German-occupied Poland, “All We Imagine as Light” in India, “the Room Next Door” set in Spain and “the Seed of the Sacred Fig,” filmed and based in Iran.

‘Nickel Boys,’ an Oscar Nominee With a Jarringly Different Point of View

RaMell Ross subverts our gaze again, as he did with the documentary “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” another Academy Award contender.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

The Oscar-nominated “Nosferatu” is among this month’s sinister selections.

One of Gene Hackman’s Final Roles Was Memorable on and Off Screen

His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.

For Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe

Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.

There’s Something Weird About This Year’s Oscars

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. (Weird, right?)

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

In these Documentary Oscar Nominees, Stories That Resonate

A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.

A Movie Game: Can You Match the Oscar-Nominated Film to Our Headline?

We picked 20 movies that have been nominated for an Oscar since 1990 and found the headlines that ran with each New York Times review. Can you pair them correctly?

Gene Hackman’s Smile Could Give You Shivers

In “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Unforgiven,” the actor used his charm to great disarming effect, flashing a smile before abruptly shifting to a sneer.

Read the Search Warrant Affidavit in the Gene Hackman Death Inquiry

An affidavit from a Santa Fe County detective described how deputies found the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, on Wednesday.

Oscars 2025: Print Your Ballot!

Now it’s your turn to predict which nominees will win.

Hollywood Luminaries Mourn the Actor Gene Hackman

A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and co-stars after his death.

‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ Review: A Newspaper Leader, in Her Voice

The sibling filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt use a straightforward approach in this documentary about the Washington Post publisher, letting a pioneer shine.

He Was a Star for the Kremlin. Now He Could Be One at the Oscars.

Yura Borisov, who is nominated for an Academy Award on Sunday, is pulling off a rare feat: pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West.

‘A Sloth Story’ Review: Slow Cooking

A family of sloths take their food truck to the big city in this animated movie directed by Ricard Cussó and Tania Vincent.

Gene Hackman and the Pugnacious Nature of Surprise

He could be both paternal and terrifying, and had the ability to almost goad you into liking men who would otherwise be despicable.

‘The Accidental Getaway Driver’ Review: Hostage to the Past

In Sing J. Lee’s big-hearted debut feature about Vietnamese American lives, three escaped prisoners take a cabdriver as their accomplice.

‘Superboys of Malegaon’ Review: Making a Local Hit

Inspired by true events, this Hindi-language film is a love letter to scrappy moviemaking, and to friendship.

‘Riff Raff’ Review: These Jokes Don’t Kill

The dark mayhem spun up by this crime comedy might seem a little familiar.

‘Cold Wallet’ Review: It’s Payback Time

After losing big in a crypto swindle, three people in Massachusetts plot to get their money back.

‘Rats!’ Review: Keep Texas Weird

This gross-out action-comedy, which sees an emo teenager sucked into a deranged conspiracy plot, lays hard on the absurdism.

Gene Hackman: 13 Memorable Movies to Stream

He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.

Oscars 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

The best picture race has been full of twists and turns. The best actress race is closely contested. Our expert predicts which films and artists will get trophies on Sunday.

Conan O’Brien Is Terrified of the Oscars. (He’s Hosting Anyway.)

It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.

‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ Review: On the Battlefield and at Home

A young Army veteran struggles with her memories and guilt in this heartfelt independent drama.

‘Last Breath’ Review: Three Men and a Crisis

Woody Harrelson has a fine time almost playing a deep-sea diver in this true-life adventure yarn.

At the Children’s Film Festival, Unstoppable Heroines

Girls prevailing against the odds is one theme that has surfaced among the 13 features and 79 short films in this year’s festival in New York.

Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks look at a political convention, the work of a cinematographer and the films of a revered pair of directors.

Timothée Chalamet Does Awards Season a Little Differently

The 29-year-old actor has hit the usual stops, but the defining moments of his awards campaign have been distinctly online.

Women Watching Women Watching Women

In movies like “The Last Showgirl,” a new kind of woman has emerged onscreen, our critic writes. That’s thanks to more of them being behind the camera, finally.

Jane Fonda Says ‘Empathy Is Not Weak or Woke’ at the SAG Awards

While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

SAG Awards 2025: ‘Conclave’ Comes on Strong

The thriller about choosing a new pope took home the top film prize, while Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet won individual honors.

How to Watch the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025: Date, Time and Streaming

In a wide-open best picture race, the awards, which are streaming on Netflix, could offer some clarity.

Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84

Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.

In Berlin, Anxious Movies for Dark Times

At the Berlin International Film Festival, the onscreen mood was downbeat, but the program still held some gems.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include stories about a vengeful bombmaker, a blind assassin and more.

Watch Austin Butler in Battle in ‘Dune: Part Two’

The director Denis Villeneuve narrates a sequence from his film, which is nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture.

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

Don’t overlook ad-supported platforms like Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV. They’re surprising repositories for great films like “Gunda” and “Farha.”

‘We Beat the Dream Team’ Puts a Twist on the Sports Movie Formula

This film tells the story of the college players who defeated the 1992 U.S. men’s basketball team, filled with N.B.A. All-Stars, during a scrimmage before the Olympics.

Like Us, Theo James Is Freaked Out by the Toy in ‘The Monkey’

The actor discusses playing twins in Osgood Perkins’s horror film, finding humor in dark situations and why that monkey is so, so creepy.

‘Dune: Part Two’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Denis Villeneuve narrates a battle sequence from his film, featuring Austin Butler.

‘The Unbreakable Boy’ Review: Surmounting Hardships With Joy

This family drama by Jon Gunn, based on a true story, is told from the perspective of a young boy with autism.

‘Compensation’ Review: Still Rebellious

Finally getting a theatrical run, Zeinabu irene Davis’s 1999 film about two Black couples in Chicago in two different eras earns its landmark status.

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

‘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.

‘Old Guy’ Review: The Veteran and the Rookie

Christoph Waltz plays an aging hit man begrudgingly training his replacement in Simon West’s stale action movie.

‘Millers in Marriage’ Review: Squall in the Family

Three siblings navigate midlife crises in Edward Burns’s glossy look at marriages in transition.

‘Ex-Husbands’ Review: Three Unweddings and a Funeral

In this Griffin Dunne dramedy, a father and his sons face different kinds of relationship troubles at the same time.

The New ‘Captain America’ Movie Isn’t Great. But Don’t Call Him a D.E.I. Hire.

Anthony Mackie picks up the shield at a potentially awkward time. But there’s one way Disney can do right by him and the next generation of Marvel stars.

‘Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse’ Review: Graphic Doom

In this straightforward documentary, the acclaimed cartoonist reflects on his Holocaust memoir, “Maus,” and other masterworks of subversion.

‘The Monkey’ Review: Death Beats a Little Toy Drum

A gruesome horror comedy adapted from a Stephen King story mixes nihilism, fatherhood and carnage.

‘Pedro Páramo,’ ‘Let’s Start a Cult’ and More Streaming Gems

Two releases from last year — one an inventive literary adaptation, the other a wild, gross-out comedy — are among this month’s streaming recommendations.

Inside the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch

“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.

The Invincible Jack Quaid

With his movies “Companion” and “Novocaine,” the young actor is showing he can do comedy, pain and a mix of the two.

Watching ‘Shoah’ in Berlin, 80 Years After Auschwitz

A commemorative screening of the monumental documentary came as some artists are questioning whether Germany’s Holocaust remembrance culture stifles free speech.

Why Everyone Is Still Talking About ‘Paddington 2’

With the third movie now in theaters, let’s look at how the 2018 film became a sleeper hit, thanks to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.

BAFTAs: ‘Conclave’ Wins Best Film in the Latest Awards Season Shake-Up

“Anora” and “The Brutalist” also took home major prizes at the British equivalent of the Oscars, tipping the scales again.

Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster

At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.

Chiwetel Ejiofor on the Shakespeare Play That ‘Revolutionized’ Him

The “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” actor talks about the ways John Coltrane, Paul Cézanne and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie influence him.

Isabella Rossellini: Model, Actress, Ethologist, Oscar Nominee

A scene-stealing role in “Conclave” brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72. But she has built more than a life onscreen.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include unleashed libidos, striking animation and strange underground caves.

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Ben Whishaw, as Paddington Once More, Is Here to Make You Feel Better

With “Paddington in Peru,” the British actor voices the beloved bear for the third time. His calming charm remains the franchise’s calling card.

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 years.

Is the ‘Bridget Jones’ Movie Making You Nostalgic? Try ‘Crossing Delancey.’

This 1988 rom-com, starring Amy Irving, joins the Criterion Collection this month. But it has been warming hearts for decades.

Catching Up With Captain America

Need a refresher before seeing “Captain America: Brave New World” in theaters? We explain what has been going on with the superhero.

‘The Strike’: When Collective Action Leads to Prison Reform

The film focuses on a series of hunger strikes organized by those incarcerated at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison, in protest of conditions in highest-security prisons.

‘The Annihilation of Fish’ Review: A Gem That’s Worth the Wait

The director Charles Burnett’s deeply humane, singular film from 1999, starring James Earl Jones, is finally receiving a theatrical release.

‘The Gorge’ Review: How Deep Is Your Love?

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy don’t exactly meet cute in this action movie, but they do find romance as well as horror.

The Creator of Wallace and Gromit Breathes Life Into a Cast of Clay

Nick Park’s latest film in the stop-motion series is up for multiple awards at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.

At the BAFTAs, Fans Have a Say Who Wins This Award

The EE Rising Star Award is the only honor presented at the British equivalent of the Oscars that is voted on by the British public.

‘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.

‘Paddington in Peru’ Review: Homeward Bound

The genial bear embarks on an Amazonian journey of self discovery in this movie, which cannot measure up to “Paddington 2” despite its charms.

‘The 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Bite-Size Stories, Big Ideas

The themes run from sweet to harrowing in this year’s selections.

‘Universal Language’ Review: If Tehran Were Winnipeg

A lightly satirical and surrealist comedy imagines the snowy Canadian city in the style of the Iranian New Wave.

‘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.

‘La Dolce Villa’ Review: Sweet Italian Nonsense

A light as air romantic comedy about a cheap villa in a fictional town capitalizes on the “Emily in Paris” model, with pasta.

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ Brings a Screwball Heroine Back

The madcap Londoner returns in a third sequel that is just as deliciously satisfying as the first movie in the series — maybe even more.

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Review: The Master Blasters

A new documentary looks back at the band’s early years, featuring interviews with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones in retrospective mode.

4 Movies for Valentine’s Day Lovers and Haters

Do you love or hate Valentine’s Day? Esther Zuckerman has some streaming options for everyone this year.

Disney to Diminish Content Warnings Shown Before Classic Films

In addition to wording changes, the warnings will no longer autoplay at the beginning of movies such as “Dumbo” and “Peter Pan.”

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: This One’s Red

The latest Marvel movie introduces a new Captain America in the form of a political thriller.

One Wordless, Animated Cat Movie. Two Oscar Nominations.

Gints Zilbalodis’s “Flow” is the first Latvian film to get Academy Award nods, for animated feature and international feature. The director talks about the film’s journey.

A Lost Silent Film About Lincoln Was Unearthed by an Intern

“The Heart of Lincoln,” a 1922 movie directed by the pioneering filmmaker Francis Ford, was found at a stock-footage library on Long Island.

Watch Adrien Brody Defend His Art in ‘The Brutalist’

The director Brady Corbet narrates a scene from his film, which is nominated for 10 Academy Awards.

‘The Brutalist’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Brady Corbet narrates a sequence from his film, starring Adrien Brody. The movie is nominated for 10 Academy Awards.

‘Dutchman’: An Electrifying Dance of Death

A newly restored film adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s provocative 1964 play evoking racial and sexual anxiety is showing at the Museum of Modern Art.

Where the Oscar Race Stands After Two Tumultuous Weeks

“Emilia Pérez” is hobbled, “Anora” is revitalized and plenty remains up in the air ahead of the March 2 awards ceremony.

A Turn as Trump Made Sebastian Stan an Unlikely Oscar Nominee

He is attracting different attention, and some leading man hardware, after standout performances in “The Apprentice” and “A Different Man.”

Grieving With Paddington

A newly mourning daughter finds an unexpected companion in the beloved films, whose star, a little bear, sets an example of how to live with loss.

Love or Hate Valentine’s Day?

Great movies to watch no matter how you feel about the holiday.

Demi Moore, Naked and Liberated

As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.

Watch Demi Moore Transform in ‘The Substance’

The writer and director Coralie Fargeat narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture.

‘The Substance’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The writer and director Coralie Fargeat narrates a sequence from her film starring Demi Moore.

‘Anora’ Wins Big at Producers and Directors Guild Awards

The film that takes those two major industry prizes almost always goes on to win the best-picture Oscar.

Karla Sofía Gascón Scandal Is Not the Only ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversy

The actress’s old social media posts have threatened to derail the film’s Oscar campaign, but backlash has been building for months for other reasons.

What an Instagram Reel Has in Common With a 4-Hour Documentary

Humans love to watch other humans, whether it’s movies by Frederick Wiseman or vertical videos on your phone. In a way, we’re all documentarians.

Critics Choice Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List

“Anora” scored big in the final minutes of the ceremony, while Demi Moore and Adrien Brody collected the top acting honors at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards.

Tony Roberts, a Nonchalant Pal in Woody Allen’s Films, Dies at 85

He had an acclaimed Broadway career in musicals and comedies, but moviegoers knew him mostly as the self-assured, easygoing friend of Mr. Allen’s insecure heroes.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This week’s picks include an unconventional Lithuanian love story, a small-town Slovakian horror movie, and more.