SAG Award Nominations 2025: ‘Wicked’ Casts a Strong Spell

The box office hit landed five nods, while “The Last Showgirl” received unexpected recognition for stars Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Watch Timothée Chalamet Perform in ‘A Complete Unknown’

The director James Mangold narrates a sequence from his biopic.

Could the Oscars Be This Cool?

If the nominations that are unveiled next week include these contenders, it would be the best kind of surprise from an academy often known for missteps.

‘A Complete Unknown’ | Anatomy of a Scene

James Mangold narrates a sequence from his film, starring Timothée Chalamet.

‘The Brutalist’ Won Big at the Golden Globes. But How Can You See It?

Interested in watching the three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect? Good luck if you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles.

Nikki Glaser Kept Things Light (Mostly) at the Golden Globes

Taking on a hosting role with a strained past, the comedian won plaudits from critics and her comedy peers for her lightly bawdy jokes and Hollywood ribbing.

This Is What It Looks Like to Win a Golden Globe

Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña and the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” enjoy their moments of glory.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Golden Globes

From Nikki Glaser’s monologue and wins for “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist,” it was downhill to all those pharmaceutical ads.

Our Favorite Photos From the Golden Globes

Our photographer caught the stars as they arrived for Sunday night’s awards show.

‘Emilia Pérez,’ the nominations leader, wins the Globe for best musical.

‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Drama in a Tight Race

The film, starring Adrien Brody as a Holocaust survivor and architect, took home the top drama prize.

Adrien Brody Wins His First Golden Globe, for ‘The Brutalist’

In his speech, the actor said he thought his moment for such honors might have passed.

Sebastian Stan Wins His First Golden Globe, for ‘A Different Man’

The star won best actor in a comedy. He had also been nominated for playing Donald J. Trump in “The Apprentice” but lost to Adrien Brody.

Demi Moore Caps Her Comeback With a Win at the Globes

She received the award for best actress in a musical or comedy for her performance in the body horror film “The Substance.”

Nikki Glaser Delivers a Globes Monologue That Involved Some Revising

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

Kieran Culkin Wins a Golden Globe for ‘A Real Pain’

Culkin earned his second Golden Globe in two years after being awarded for his role as Roman Roy in “Succession.”

Why Is Ariana Grande a Supporting Nominee When Her ‘Wicked’ Role Is a Lead?

The pop star plays Glinda in the film, while Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, is nominated as the lead.

The battle of the pop stars.

Golden Globes Winners 2025: The Full List

The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

It’s a ‘Succession’ reunion (kind of).

The Globes have fixed old problems. But now there are new ones.

Here’s how to watch the red carpet and the ceremony.

Who Should the Academy Nominate in 2025?

Academy voters will do what they want, but if our chief critics had their way, these are the films and performers that would be up for Oscars this year.

What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?

And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?

Middle Age Is Sexy Now

In “Babygirl” and other recent movies, popular culture is finally getting comfortable with the sexual lives of 50-something women.

Charles Shyer, Filmmaker Who Focused on Women, Dies at 83

His long collaboration with Nancy Meyers produced a string of hit movies, including “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride,” that spoke to the moment.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a killer in a Mickey Mouse mask and a thriller that goes to extremes.

How to Watch the Golden Globes 2025: Date, Time and Streaming

This year’s ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, could bring some clarity to a muddled best picture race.

‘The Last Republican’: Sometimes Political Opposites Really Can Talk

This film about Adam Kinzinger, the politician of the title, benefits from the involvement of the progressive filmmaker Steve Pink.

The Sacrifices of Zoe Saldaña

The actress is known for big franchises. “Emilia Pérez” is a big shift: “I was doing it for me, and for a long time, I stopped doing things for me.”

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Review: It’s Alive!

In Nick Park’s latest charming stop-motion animated film, the inventor-beagle team discovers the joys and dangers of technology.

‘The Damned’ Review: The Very Deep Midwinter

A bleak if repetitive thriller centers on a 19th-century Icelandic fishing outpost and a moral quandary.

‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever’ Review: Matter Over Mind

A documentary tracks the tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson’s efforts to follow a hyper-regimented body care system.

One Indelible Scene: A Battle of Gazes in ‘The Substance’

In the brawl between Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley’s characters, the images that loom over them prove the most telling.

One Indelible Scene: Yearning and Loss in ‘All We Imagine as Light’

A mysterious rice cooker and a rainstorm combine to convey what a woman doesn’t speak of.

Why Directors Can’t Quit ‘Nosferatu’

Robert Eggers’s movie is the latest cinematic adaptation of the 1922 F.W. Murnau film, itself an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror novel.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement

The settlement resolves a key part of the protracted end of their very public Hollywood romance.

Looking for Random, but Great, Movies to Stream? Try Pluto TV.

Our viewing habits these days tend to be so destination-driven that there’s a real throwback pleasure in just seeing what’s on. This streaming platform allows for that.

Bob Dylan on Film: A Guide to the Movies’ True Shapeshifter

The singer-songwriter was never only a creature of music. Our critic watched every film with him that she could find to better understand the artist.

The New York That ‘Anora’ Travels Does Exist: Take Our Tour

The movie is structured around a chaotic chase through Brooklyn and Manhattan. The director Sean Baker and his location manager retraced their steps.

Perhaps You Didn’t Know Pamela Anderson Is a Cinephile

The Golden Globe-nominated star of “The Last Showgirl” is a Criterion Channel fan. “I watch every night before I go to bed. I love Godard and Fellini and Herzog and Cassavetes.”

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 Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a Malaysian war movie, an underwater plane rescue and a single-location western with gutsy gunfights.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

Picks this month include a Bob Dylan sleeper, a harrowing portrait of Syria, and Will Ferrell and Harper Steele’s road trip.

With ‘Nosferatu,’ Robert Eggers Raises the Stakes

The filmmaker discusses his adaptation of this vampire tale, stories of female desire and why putting maggots on Bill Skarsgard was a beautiful idea.

What Really Happened the Night Dylan Went Electric?

The climax of “A Complete Unknown” is set during that iconic 1965 performance. Even then, fans knew it was a historic moment.

Shyam Benegal, Indian Filmmaker Who Explored Social Issues, Dies at 90

He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems.

‘From Ground Zero’ Review: An Inside View of Gaza

This collection of 22 shorts by Palestinian filmmakers presents on-the-ground accounts of life and death that might otherwise be ignored.

‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’: Frank Capra’s Two-Fisted Santa

This 1936 comedy, starring Gary Cooper and showing for a week at Film Forum, turns the tables on the period’s metropolitan melodramas.

‘2073’ Review: Back to the Future

Asif Kapadia’s documentary-fiction hybrid film, starring Samantha Morton, visualizes a dystopian San Francisco.

‘Santosh’ Review: When Justice Isn’t Just

An Indian widow becomes a police officer in this crime drama that offers searing social critique.

The Lessons Pianos Teach in ‘The Piano Lesson’

A look at the piano designs for some of the various versions of August Wilson’s play, including the latest film adaptation.

‘Babygirl’ Review: Nicole Kidman Takes Control

Nicole Kidman bares body and some soul in a story about a married woman who enters a dominant-submissive affair with a younger man.

How Nicholas Hoult Navigates a Transylvanian Village in ‘Nosferatu’

The director Robert Eggers narrates a one-shot sequence from his film.

‘Nosferatu’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Robert Eggers narrates a sequence from his film featuring Nicholas Hoult.

‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric

The actor stars as a young Bob Dylan, who woos folk followers only to betray them later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

In ‘Babygirl,’ Nicole Kidman Wants Him. But What Does Harris Dickinson Want?

The rising British actor has a sexy star turn opposite in the new film, but he is of two minds when it comes to his career: “Acting is neurotic.”

‘Vermiglio’ Review: Remote Rites of Passage

During World War II, life changes for a family in a Northern Italian mountain village when a Sicilian stranger arrives.

‘Nosferatu’ Review: Drac’s Back, Sucking Blood and Souls

The director Robert Eggers dares you to feel seduced in his take on the classic vampire tale, starring Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.

‘Better Man’ Review: The Boy in the Band

The singer Robbie Williams’s caustic, often vulnerable narration is the melody that enriches this musical biopic’s otherwise familiar beats of pop stardom.

Who’s Who in ‘A Complete Unknown’: A Guide to the Characters and Stars

The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.

The First ‘Peter Pan’ Blockbuster Turns 100 but Hasn’t Grown Up

The silent film debuted in 1924 to much fanfare but was later lost. Eventually rediscovered and restored, it has gone on to charm new generations of fans.

‘The Fire Inside’ Review: When the Fight Isn’t in the Ring

The story of the boxer Claressa Shields could have been just another sports movie. Directed by Rachel Morrison and penned by Barry Jenkins, it’s much more than that.

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Withdraws Appeal of Alec Baldwin Case

The decision ends the criminal prosecution of the actor for the fatal shooting on a film set. During his trial, the judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against him.

How ‘The Brutalist’ Conjures Up a Grand Building That Doesn’t Exist

It was the production designer who actually drafted an architect character’s vision. Showing it onscreen without constructing it was a film feat.

An Emotional Boxing Biopic Overcame an Early Knockdown

“The Fire Inside,” a screenplay by Barry Jenkins about Claressa Shields’s challenging path to Olympic gold, was dropped by its initial studio during the pandemic.

Robbie Williams Never Broke the U.S. Can His Biopic?

He had 14 No. 1 singles in Britain, but is not well known in America. In the new movie “Better Man,” he’s played by a CGI monkey.

What’s the Secret to Choosing a Good Airplane Movie?

You’re about to get on a long flight home, and the options seem overwhelming. Here’s the strategy our critic recommends.

How Airlines Pick the Movies on Your Flights

Sure, everyone likes “Barbie.” But who knew that “Cats” would be a hit at 35,000 feet?

For Pedro Almodóvar’s Movies, the Poster Tells Its Own Story

The filmmaker has long collaborated with the graphic designer Juan Gatti to make alluring posters for his films, including one for his latest, “The Room Next Door.”

Kyle Mooney on Divorced-Dad Music

The “Saturday Night Live” alum and director of the new horror-comedy movie “Y2K” talks yacht rock, Cheez-Its and “cat” videos.

Marisa Paredes, Acclaimed in Almodóvar Films, Is Dead at 78

An esteemed Spanish actress, she was best known for her work in Pedro Almodóvar’s movies like “All About My Mother.” But their relationship was stormy.

Watch Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton Connect in ‘The Room Next Door’

The writer and director Pedro Almodóvar narrates a bittersweet sequence between the two at a luxurious home.

‘The Room Next Door’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Pedro Almodóvar narrates a sequence from his film starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s sci-fi picks, time loops, zombie apocalypses and robot/dog friendships.

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Burnishes a Career (but Charmingly)

The star is in positive, future-looking mode in this Disney+ documentary, directed by his husband, David Furnish, and R.J. Cutler.

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.

Meet the Director Who Reinvented the Act of Seeing

In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross uses what he calls “sentient perspective” to convey the characters’ view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning.

One of the Most Unpredictable Actresses of the ’70s Is Back From Exile

Jessica Harper made risky moves (“Suspiria” over “Annie Hall”), then took time off for family. Her “Nightbitch” role is a nod to her career choices.

Movie Shelved After Jonathan Majors’s Arrest Gets Release Date

Before the actor was charged with assault, “Magazine Dreams” generated Oscar buzz for his performance as a bodybuilder. The movie is now scheduled to reach theaters in March.

‘The Brutalist’ Review: Ambitions Unbound

Adrien Brody stars as a talented architect who flees postwar Europe to meet his match in America, a power-hungry industrialist played by Guy Pearce.

‘The Six Triple Eight’ Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation

Kerry Washington leads a female postal battalion on a moving mission in this World War II drama.

‘Homestead’ Review: A Home Away From Armageddon

The moment these Doomsday preppers have been waiting for has arrived, and from within their secure compound they’re confronting unexpected complications.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Review: Life Comes at You Fast

Keanu Reeves steps in as Shadow, while Jim Carrey doubles his fun as Robotnik in this action-adventure comedy.

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Squeaking, Not Roaring

This wan photorealistic prequel to a remake, the latest addition to the Disney juggernaut, was directed by Barry Jenkins of “Moonlight” fame.

‘The Room Next Door’ Review: A Life Worth Leaving

Pedro Almodóvar’s moving drama stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as friends facing mortality together.

‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ Review: Mission Impeccable

Stirringly acted and gorgeously filmed, this swashbuckler leaves previous versions of Dumas’s famous revenge saga in the dust.

Which Films Will Be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

You can expect the A-B-C-D-E movies (“Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two” and “Emilia Pérez”). But what will join them?

‘Didi,’ ‘Janet Planet’ and the Year’s Great Under-the-Radar Streaming Films

Here are just a few of the year’s finest indies, documentaries and international selections, available to stream at this very minute.

Documentaries Ripped From the Headlines Are Becoming Harder to See

Films about Israel and a union drive at Amazon are acclaimed Oscar hopefuls. But they are largely unavailable to American audiences.

What Is a New York Movie? In 2024, the Definition Changed.

Whether it was “A Complete Unknown” with 1960s Greenwich Village or “Anora” with present-day Brooklyn, filmmakers put new frames around the city.

‘Emilia Pérez’ Makes a Strong Showing on the Oscar Shortlists

The musical appears twice for best song, along with big names like Pharrell Williams and Elton John. “Wicked” is potentially up for best score.

New Berlin Film Festival Director Walks a Tightrope Over Israel

Can the event’s American-born leader reinvigorate the festival and maintain its commitment to open debate while satisfying German lawmakers?

‘Star Trek II’ and ‘Dirty Dancing’ Join National Film Registry

The movies, along with “Uptown Saturday Night,” “Mi Familia” and “The Social Network,” are among the 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.

Tackling the Difficult Subject at the Heart of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

A festival devoted to the film usually focuses on its comforting message. This year, it also underscored suicide prevention.

When ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Gets the Anime Treatment

“The War of the Rohirrim” is the latest and most high-profile anime adaptation of a Western franchise to hit screens big and small.

‘Home Alone’ Hits the Road, With Macaulay Culkin. ‘Filthy Animals’ Cheer.

In Chicago, where the suburbs served as locations, a showing of the film featured an appearance by the star. Delighted fans made their devotion known.

Richard Gere Calls ‘Blonde on Blonde’ His All-Time Favorite

“He’s our Picasso,” the actor said of Bob Dylan.

This Director’s Family Story Became Her Latest Movie

Maura Delpero’s film “Vermiglio,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, is inspired by her own family in Italy during World War II.

When Coming to America, European Directors Sometimes Get Lost in Translation

The history of European directors “going Hollywood” and making the leap to English-language filmmaking is long and uneven.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include an Irish drama about a pirate-queen, a found-footage movie made from lost Palestinian films, a coming-of-age thriller from Mexico and more.

What to Know About ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’

You don’t have to know an orc from a Mumakil to enjoy the new animated adventure, though it’ll certainly help.

What ‘Wicked’ Has to Say About Our Current Political Moment

By breaking the story into two movies, the emphasis in “Part One” shifts to a nation’s potential decline into authoritarianism. Sound familiar?

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a sequel to a 1980s Tim Burton classic and an animated tale of a Christmas nearly gone wrong.

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.

Who Better to Explore the Mysteries of the Brain Than Werner Herzog?

In “Theater of Thought,” he talks to scientists and other experts about consciousness, quantum computing and whether parrots understand human speech.

‘Kraven the Hunter’ Review: A Seriously Silly Movie

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s buff Marvel hero is overshadowed by unabashedly fun villains.

‘Carry-On’ Review: Travel Nightmares Amplified

In this tense thriller, Taron Egerton plays a T.S.A. agent who goes up against an implacable terrorist (Jason Bateman). The man has a funny idea of what he wants to bring on a plane.

‘September 5’ Review: When the Munich Games Changed Our News

Tim Fehlbaum’s journalism procedural, starring Peter Sarsgaard, tracks the broadcast coverage of the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics.

‘Dirty Angels’ Review: Women on a Mission

In this heavy-handed action movie, Eva Green plays a Marine who leads a squad trying to rescue schoolgirls in Afghanistan.

‘Young Werther’ Review: Updating an 18th-Century Love Triangle

This charming film, starring Douglas Booth and Alison Pill, bridges the gap between Goethe’s novel and the adaptation’s modern city setting.

‘The Man in the White Van’ Review: Sleazy Rider

In this derivative thriller, set in the early 1970s, young women are stalked by an anonymous killer.

‘Nickel Boys’ Review: Childhood’s Brutal End

This visually inventive adaptation of a Colson Whitehead novel follows two boys at an abusive school in Jim Crow-era Florida.

‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Review: Side Quest

This anime adaptation, drawn from Tolkien’s appendices, focuses on a shield maiden, but mostly it serves as an excuse to revisit Middle-earth.

‘Endless Summer Syndrome’ Review: Who’s Lying?

In this sun-dappled French psychological thriller, a lawyer receives a call accusing her husband of having an affair with one of their children.

Sundance Film Festival Unveils a Lineup Heavy on Politics

The annual event also makes room for a remake of the musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and the return of Justin Lin.

‘Maria’ Review: A Diva in Decline

Angelina Jolie plays the opera star Maria Callas in a movie that can’t figure her out.

The Best Genre Movies of 2024

We look at the finest in science fiction, horror, action and international films, all available to stream.

Sex, Death, and Nicole Kidman

Between her experience on “Babygirl” and her mother’s death, the star has come to understand a lot about women in unfulfilled lives.

‘The Bibi Files’ Review: The Case Against Netanyahu

This documentary about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel looks at the corruption investigation and his enduring grip on the government.

‘Nature of the Crime’ Review: Yearning for a Second Chance

Two incarcerated men navigate parole boards in a documentary that asks the question: Should the guiding principle of criminal justice be retribution or rehabilitation?

‘It’s Not Me’ Review: Entering the Mind of Leos Carax

This personal film is a dynamic, even chaotic, collage of moments that bring the director back to his beginnings.

It’s Ariana Grande vs. Selena Gomez at the Oscars, at Least in Fans’ Minds

Stan armies are waging war over which pop star is the “better” actor. Movie lovers used to awards-season maneuvering haven’t seen anything like this.

Elaine May Makes a Rare Appearance to Talk About ‘Mikey and Nicky’

At a screening of the gangster tale starring Peter Falk and John Cassavetes, the director recalls her battle with Paramount to get the film released.

Golden Globes 2025 Snubs and Surprises: Danielle Deadwyler, ‘The Substance’ and More

Female directors were well-represented, while “Dune: Part Two” and “Sing Sing” didn’t do as well as expected.

‘Emilia Pérez’ Tops Golden Globe Nominations

The movie received 10 nods, leading the field. Angelina Jolie, Timothée Chalamet, Pamela Anderson and Zendaya drew acting nominations.

Golden Globes 2025: The Full List of Nominees

The movies and TV series competing for the 82nd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 5.

Silvia Pinal, Golden Age Star of Mexican Cinema, Is Dead

She found outsize success in her native land and gained international recognition for her work with the acclaimed Spanish surrealist director Luis Buñuel.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a sneaky serial killer, a boy’s vengeance quest and a holiday house of horrors.

Watch the Stirring Climax of ‘The Piano Lesson’

The director Malcolm Washington narrates a sequence from the film featuring Danielle Deadwyler.

‘The Piano Lesson’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Malcolm Washington narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Danielle Deadwyler.

12 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.

Amy Adams, Marielle Heller and How ‘Nightbitch’ Speaks to Women

They set out to subvert expectations for depictions of motherhood. “There’s conscientious discomfort,” Heller says. Reactions have been polarized.

‘Obsessed With Light’ and the Dancer We All Should Know

The film argues that Loie Fuller was an inventive artist responsible for things we take for granted. If only the movie were as creative as its star.

In the ’90s, She Was a Surprise Oscar Nominee. It May Happen Again.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s lead role in “Hard Truths,” directed by Mike Leigh, is her most substantial onscreen role since “Secrets and Lies” earned them Academy Award nominations in 1997.

‘Mary’ Review: An Epic Biopic for the Mother of God

No genre gesture goes untapped in this Netflix film, a coming-of-age saga about the Virgin Mary featuring Anthony Hopkins as King Herod.

‘Hard Truths’ Review: Mike Leigh’s Brutal Comedy

The British director casts the superb Marianne Jean-Baptiste in the role of an excruciatingly lonely character whose pain reveals hidden depths.

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Review: A Legend and His Kryptonite

The original Superman actor gets a comprehensive, if narrow-mindedly celebratory, tribute in this traditional talking-heads-style doc.

‘The Return’ Review: Homer, for the Holidays

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche burn through the screen in this grim take on the homecoming of Odysseus.

‘The Order’ Review: Catch Him if You Can

The thriller, about a white supremacist (Nicholas Hoult) and the killing of a real-life radio host, among other crimes, hits familiar genre beats.

‘Lake George’ Review: An Odd Couple Crime Comedy

A stoic former convict reluctantly teams up with his would-be victim in this off-kilter film by Jeffrey Reiner.

‘The Girl With the Needle’ Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events

This grim and exceptionally stylish film centers on a Danish woman who becomes tied up in the black-market baby trade.

‘Day of the Fight’ Review: Innovating an Old Cliché

Revisiting a boxing classic, and honoring a filmmaking legend.

‘Bona’: A Filipina Superstar Wreaks Vengeance in a Two-Fisted Melodrama

Recently rediscovered and now digitally restored, Lino Brocka’s 1980 movie, starring Nora Aunor, opens for a week at Metrograph.

‘Y2K’ Review: Dying Like It’s 1999

A computer glitch makes electronics go haywire in this zany and nostalgic horror-comedy from the comedian Kyle Mooney.

‘Unstoppable’ Review: A Fearless Athlete, at Home and Away

In “Unstoppable” a focused Jharrel Jerome stars as Anthony Robles, who won a 2011 NCAA wrestling title and was born with one leg.

‘Oh, Canada’ Review: The Confession Booth

Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi star in Paul Schrader’s meditative drama about guilt and seeking forgiveness.

‘Nightbitch’ Review: Motherhood, Woof

Amy Adams plays a stay-at-home mom who comes to believe that she’s a dog in Marielle Heller’s adaptation of the Rachel Yoder novel.

‘The End’ Review: It’s All Come to This

Joshua Oppenheimer’s postapocalyptic musical about a wealthy family in an underground bunker is placidly disturbing.

When a Baby Killer Isn’t a Straightforward Villain

The real-life murderer who inspired “The Girl With the Needle” was “a monster,” said the actress who plays her, “but the movie is also about showing you her struggles.”

We Wish You a Streaming Christmas

From “Our Little Secret” to “The Merry Gentlemen,” a roundup of several holiday movies to stream this season.

Kieran Culkin Could Rule Oscar Season. He’d Rather Be at Home.

The “Succession” actor is an awards front-runner for “A Real Pain,” but his actual priority is being a dad: “That’s the whole point of life.”

‘A Different Man’ and ‘Sing Sing’ Rule the Gotham Awards

The kickoff to awards season has a mixed record but can help lift small films like the two surprise winners.

‘A Wonderful Wit’: Woody Allen on Working With Marshall Brickman

In an interview, Mr. Allen describes the years he spent collaborating with Mr. Brickman, a friend, on beloved movies. Mr. Brickman died on Friday.

Best Movies of 2024

Best Movies of 2024

The ‘Wicked’ Practice of Taking Pictures of the Movie Screen

Why are so many people snapping photos and taking videos at the movies? Will this trend ever go away?

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s Co-Writer on Hit Films, Dies at 85

The duo won an Oscar for “Annie Hall.” Mr. Brickman went on to write Broadway shows, including “Jersey Boys,” and make movies of his own.

Best Movies of 2024

Our film critics rank their 10 favorites this year.

How ‘Death Becomes Her’ Changed the Way Movies Look

The loony 1992 comedy’s visual effects broke new ground (along with Meryl Streep’s neck). With the film’s Broadway musical adaptation, a look at its enduring legacy.

Juliette Binoche Is Taking Christian Louboutin to the Theater

“I’ve seen this play three times, and it’s five and a half hours long,” said the actress, who stars in the new movie “The Return.”

Auli’i Cravalho Is More Than a Disney Princess

“Moana” made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.

Earl Holliman, Rugged, and Familiar, Screen Presence, Dies at 96

While never a big star, he was a recognizable one, with roles in “The Twilight Zone,” “Giant,” “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970s series “Police Woman.”

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a martial arts face-off, a hijacked plane and killer zombies.

Looking for Quality Indie Cinema? Try Ovid.

The streaming service is a great place for independent films off the beaten path.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

Picks this month include two films about life under troubled governments and one about life under a demanding filmmaker.

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 Great Gags From ‘Airplane!’ and More

With the death of Jim Abrahams, one third of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker writing and directing trio, a look at some of the funniest moments from their key films.

‘Sweethearts’ Review: Friends Without Benefits

Two college freshmen conspire to simultaneously dump their exes in Jordan Weiss’s unremarkable debut feature.

‘Reinas’ Review: Memories of Lima

The political turmoil of Peru in the 1990s serves as the backdrop for this intimate domestic drama about growing up and learning to let go.

‘Nutcrackers’ Review: Christmas With a Crank

Ben Stiller stars in a tonally bumpy comedy with genre roots in Hallmark territory.

‘Beatles ’64’ Review: They Wanted to Hold Their Hands

This documentary, directed by David Tedeschi, comes up with a solid compendium of the band’s arcana from their first trip to the United States, when fans went wild.

Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; a Mastermind of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’

Along with his fellow filmmakers David and Jerry Zucker, he revolutionized film comedy with a straight-faced, fast-paced style of parody.

‘Queer’ Review: The Seductive, Damaged Charm of Daniel Craig

The star kills off his Bond to inhabit a dissolute American expat in Luca Guadagnino’s handsome adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novella.

Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’

The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.”

‘Wicked’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Jon M. Chu narrates a scene in “Wicked” that features the song “Popular,” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review: When the World Is a Prison

Mohammad Rasoulof’s powerful drama about the authoritarian Iranian government breaks a fourth wall, with consequences.

‘Moana 2’ Review: It Doesn’t Rock the Boat

In this benign sequel, the Disney princess continues her seafaring ways and remains admirably uninterested in finding a prince.

With ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Danielle Deadwyler Goes Even Deeper

After breaking through with “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. Still, when it comes to Hollywood, she’d rather keep some distance.

How ‘September 5’ Recreates a Historic News Broadcast

The drama chronicles the 1972 Munich Olympics attack from ABC Sports’ point of view, a perspective that resonates today. But the film arrives at a fraught time.

‘Wicked’ and the Merchandising Juggernaut That Eclipses ‘Barbie’

The new movie’s tie-ins are the logical endpoint for a Broadway show that always intended to be huge.

Should I Sit Through the Movie’s Closing Credits?

The film has ended, but the names of the many people who worked on it are rolling across the screen. Do you stick around?

Lucy Liu Thinks It’s Important to Make a Mess Sometimes

“That’s how creative things happen,” said the actress, one of the stars of the holiday film “Red One.”

Jonathan Majors Settles Assault and Defamation Lawsuit by Ex-Girlfriend

Mr. Majors was criminally convicted last year of assaulting and harassing Grace Jabbari, who then sued him in March.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a heart-wrenching animated Filipino film, a yeasty savior and the return of Carrie-Anne Moss.

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.

6 New Documentaries Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual viewer or certified fan of the genre, our reviewers think these documentaries are worth knowing about.

Creating New Cinematic Languages, Without Words

“Flow” is the latest dialogue-free animated film to look to movement and sound to express its characters’ emotions.

The Complexities of Fighting for Democracy

“Night Is Not Eternal,” which follows the Cuban activist Rosa María Payá, is the rare nuanced political documentary that is likely to challenge every viewer’s perspective.

Jon M. Chu Waited 20 Years for the Chance to Direct ‘Wicked’

He never doubted it would work as a movie. He just hoped he would be the one to film it: “I have my own experiences with being green.”

‘Spellbound’ Review: Borrowed Wonder

Any magic this animated musical has feels distinctly, almost insultingly poached.

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Thumb’s Up!

Denzel Washington’s performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott’s pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters.

‘Witches’ Review: Redeeming the Wicked Witch

The director Elizabeth Sankey’s experience with postpartum depression anchors this documentary about the pop-cultural representation of witches.

‘Sabbath Queen’ Review: Capturing the Act of Questioning

Sandi DuBowski’s documentary about Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie observes the making of a Jewish identity.

‘A Traveler’s Needs’ Review: Language Lessons

Iris (Isabelle Huppert), a stranger who teaches French in Seoul, is at the center of an enigmatic film by Hong Sang-soo.

‘Porcelain War’ Review: A Defiant Dispatch From Ukraine

A new documentary follows artists in wartime, on and off the battlefield.

‘Out of My Mind’ Review: Schooling a Teacher

In this film adaptation of Sharon M. Draper’s novel, a nonverbal sixth-grader with cerebral palsy holds her own.

‘Joy’ Review: The Humans Behind I.V.F.

Thomasin McKenzie plays an unheralded pioneer of in vitro fertilization in a new biography.

‘Flow’ Review: A Cat’s Life

A cat, a dog and a capybara embark on an epic adventure in this earnest and refreshingly unconventional animated film.

‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ Review: Chronicling Apartheid and Beyond

Raoul Peck looks at the compelling South African photographer, who died in 1990, whose work gets a second life onscreen.

‘Bread & Roses’ Review: A Spirit of Resistance

Three Afghan women struggle for rights in Sahra Mani’s documentary of life under Taliban rule today.

‘The Black Sea’ Review: Bulgarian Dreams

In this quietly sweet indie, a Black Brooklynite finds himself stranded in a Bulgarian seaside town, where he finds unlikely redemption.

‘Wicked’ Review: We’re Off to See the Witches

Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show.

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Ghosts in the Instrument

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing.

‘A Photographic Memory’ Review: The Imperfect Past

A daughter hunts for the mother she never knew in an extraordinary, elegiac documentary.

‘Wicked’ Fans Singing in Movie Theaters Are Anything but Popular

Some fans who have attended early screenings of the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical have treated it as a singalong. Not everyone is thrilled.

‘Tuesday,’ ‘The Killer’ and More Streaming Gems

This month’s under-the-radar streaming recommendations include an underrated horror-comedy, an action thrill ride, and two vehicles each for two of our most talented actresses.

The Reintroduction of Daniel Craig

His vulnerable performance in “Queer” may surprise fans of the former Bond star, but it’s a return to the sexually daring films he used to make.

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust,’ Marked by Tragedy, Holds Premiere in Poland

The film, whose cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed in a shooting on the set, was screened at a festival devoted to cinematography.

‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

Quincy Jones Receives Posthumous Oscar, and Daughter Gives His Speech

At the Governors Awards, Rashida Jones spoke on behalf of her father, who died earlier this month at the age of 91.

Watch Zoe Saldaña Confront Corrupt Politicians in ‘Emilia Pérez’

The director Jacques Audiard narrates the star’s passionate musical performance from the film.

‘Emilia Pérez’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Jacques Audiard narrates a sequence featuring the song “El Mal” from his film, with Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include coming-of-age stories from India, Italy, Canada, Switzerland and Poland, in which children and teens learn truths about adulthood the hard way.

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.

How a Director Who Dislikes Musicals Came to Make ‘Emilia Pérez’

For the filmmaker Jacques Audiard, creating a movie musical meant learning the genre conventions from scratch.

A Songwriter for Earth, Wind & Fire and ‘Friends’? That’s Just the Start.

“The World According to Allee Willis” shines a light on a musical artist whose creative spirit wasn’t limited to one genre or even to music.

‘All We Imagine as Light’ Review: Tender Comrades

In Payal Kapadia’s extraordinary drama, three women in Mumbai search for connections amid the city’s vibrant and darkly alienating churn.

‘Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes’ Review: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

A new documentary traces Humphrey Bogart’s development from stage actor to the embodiment of brooding cinematic cool.

‘Red One’ Review: Santa’s Helpers Have Been Working Out

Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, this Christmas offering has the courage to ask: What if the Santa Claus story was like a Marvel movie?

‘Dream Team’ Review: Fax on the Beach

Nothing really makes sense in this homage to ’90s cable thrillers, but that’s sort of the point.

‘Emilia Pérez’ Review: A Crime Boss Who Can Sing and Dance

The star of Jacques Audiard’s showy new musical about a trans Mexican drug lord, Karla Sofía Gascón, adds soul to the melodrama. Zoe Saldaña also shines.

Why the Messy Cardinals of ‘Conclave’ Make for Great Memes

Thanks to characters we recognize from reality TV, the Vatican intrigues have jumped from stuffy prestige drama to the social-media scrum.

‘Hot Frosty’ Review: The 8 Abs of Christmas

A hunky snowman comes to life in this Netflix holiday rom-com that strikes a certain muscle tone.

‘Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands’ Review: The Wrong Stuff

The boy band stories in Tamra Davis’s documentary rarely intersect in a way that builds a meaningful or compelling perspective.

Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls

The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”

Still Freddy After All These Years

With the release of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” 40 years ago, the horror villain Freddy Krueger clawed his way to becoming a pop culture phenomenon.

Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69

Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.

58 Movies to Watch This Winter: Bob Dylan Biopic, ‘Moana 2’ and More

From life stories (“A Complete Unknown,” “The Fire Inside”) to animated tales (“Moana 2,” “Mufasa”), these are the films we can’t wait to see this season.

$7 Million Deal Is Reached for Upper West Side Movie Theater

A nonprofit group has reached an agreement to buy the shuttered Metro Theater from its owners, but the deal is contingent on raising the money by the end of the year.

Jonathan Haze, Star of ‘The Little Shop of Horrors,’ Dies at 95

Best known for his star turn in the cult film about a flesh-eating plant, he was a go-to member of the low-budget auteur Roger Corman’s repertory company.

‘Hippo’ Review: This Coming-of-Age Tale Can Go

Trafficking in irreverence, the film follows a pair of stepsiblings with sexual tension.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include 2000s nostalgia, feminist thrills and the one and only Corey Feldman.

Watch Mikey Madison Take a Mansion Tour in ‘Anora’

The writer, director and editor Sean Baker narrates an early sequence from his film, which also features Mark Eydelshteyn.

‘Anora’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The writer, director and editor Sean Baker narrates a sequence from his comedy featuring Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn.

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 sequels galore and an animated adventure out of Canada.

Netflix and Lifetime Ask: What if Christmas Movies Were Sexy?

With “Hot Frosty,” “The Merry Gentlemen” and “A Carpenter Christmas Romance,” holiday fare is headed in a shirtless new direction.

A Chinese Homecoming Story That’s Universal

In the finale of Wang Bing’s nonfiction trilogy, garment-factory workers return to their families and wrestle with the questions all young people do.

The Clint Squint

When Clint Eastwood narrows his eyes, pay attention. A master of the big screen is using them to convey seduction, intimidation, mystery and more.

‘The Last Rifleman’ Review: A World War II Veteran Hits the Road

Pierce Brosnan plays a man who sneaks out of his retirement home to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in this charming, but corny drama.

‘Meanwhile on Earth’ Review: Outer Space and Inner Turmoil

A bereaved young woman faces terrible choices in this dreamily uncertain blend of science fiction and moral philosophy.

‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ Review: Home for the Holidays

Tyler Taormina’s third theatrical feature is a lightly nostalgic ensemble piece set on Long Island.

‘Il Grido’: Love and Loss in Italy’s Po River Valley

Long overshadowed by Michelangelo Antonioni’s later work, this feature, newly restored, is being revived at Film Forum, complete with once-censored scenes.

‘Small Things Like These’ Review: The Fears of a Watchful Father

Cillian Murphy of “Oppenheimer” fame plays an Irishman interrogating a system of abuse and forced labor, despite everyone’s warnings to look the other way.

‘Heretic’ Review: Hugh Grant Puts His Charm to Fiendish Use

In wily, vamping style, the actor plays a friendly neighbor to two missionaries before turning his home into a horror-filled slaughterhouse.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Review: How It Got So Great

The film, based on a 1972 children’s book by Barbara Robinson, tells the story of an unlikely group of kids stunning a small town for the holidays.

‘Bird’ Review: In Search of Safety

Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski star in a film about a preteen girl who longs for a stability she’s never experienced.

With ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Returns to the Arena

The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.

‘Elevation’ Review: A High Place

Humans flee monsters who refuse to surpass 8,000 feet in altitude in this “Quiet Place” copycat.

‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ Review: An a Cappella Affair to Remember

This Netflix Christmas rom-com inexplicably wants to remind viewers that the group Pentatonix still exists.

‘Pedro Páramo’ Review: A Ghost Story Lacking in Spirit

In this grave adaptation of Juan Rulfo’s surreal novel, the living pray for salvation and the dead murmur regrets, but the filmmaking is oddly orthodox.

All Hail the Theater Kid! (We Mean That Sincerely.)

For stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, showmanship is a virtue. That’s a big change from the days when Anne Hathaway was vilified for her effortful work.

A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

Filmmaker’s Private Archive Rekindles Debate Over Her Nazi Ties

Recent access to Leni Riefenstahl’s estate has prompted new discussions in Germany about her politics and a reconsideration of her photographs of the Nuba people in Sudan.

For ‘Dinner in America,’ a Surprise Theatrical Run Is Dessert

The film became popular on TikTok two years after its quiet initial release. Now, it’s getting a second chance in movie theaters.

How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London

Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from wartime photos, and much of it was shot outside London.

Stream These 9 Titles Before They Leave Netflix This Month

A slew of great movies and TV shows are leaving Netflix for U.S. subscribers in November. Here’s a roundup of the best.

Watch a Nightclub Scene in ‘Blitz’

The writer and director Steve McQueen discusses a sequence set in the Café de Paris in London.

‘Blitz’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The writer and director Steve McQueen narrates a sequence from his film set in London during World War II.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include female assassins, a quirky French thief and crooked cops.

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright Open a New Box

The “Forrest Gump” stars were game to reunite with Robert Zemeckis for the technical experiment of “Here.” De-aging? A static camera? They weren’t fazed.

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.

Luther Vandross and the Sound That Could Fill Hearts, or Break Them

He was hounded by a fat-phobic press, but as Dawn Porter’s new documentary shows, he was a transformational presence from the start.

4 Surprising Things We Learned From the John Williams Documentary

A new Disney+ film about the prolific film composer chronicles his life and career, with a focus on his famous music for movies including “Jaws” and “Star Wars.”

A Prickly Martha Stewart Makes for a Bracing Netflix Portrait

“Martha,” from R.J. Cutler, argues that she was ahead of her time. But though she sits for a lengthy interview, this isn’t hagiography.

What to Know About ‘The Apprentice,’ the Controversial Donald Trump Biopic

The film, now available on demand, followed a thorny path to distribution — including the threat of a lawsuit by its subject.

‘Juror #2’ Review: Clint Eastwood Hands Down a Tough Verdict

In his latest (and perhaps last) movie as a director, Eastwood casts a skeptical eye at the criminal justice system in a mystery starring Nicholas Hoult.

‘The Graduates’ Review: How to Move On

In this delicate drama set in Utah, three individuals deal with survivor’s guilt a year after a school shooting takes the life of a loved one.

One Frame, Thousands of Snails

This image, from the animated feature about a woman who hoards snail-related items, includes a bevy of tiny, handcrafted artifacts.

‘Blitz’ Review: Love in the Ruins

Steve McQueen’s World War II drama may appear conventional on the surface, but don’t miss what it’s really doing.

‘The Gutter’ Review: A Phenom Is Born

This bowling comedy, co-directed by the standup comedian Yassir Lester and his brother Isaiah, has absurdity to spare.

‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ Review: A Fan’s Favorite

Sav Rodgers sets out to define the legacy of Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy” in this documentary, which is elevated by one instructive interview.

‘Absolution’ Review: Brain Drain

Liam Neeson plays a regretful gangster with a serious medical condition in this drab, downbeat action movie.

‘Youth (Hard Times)’ Review: Working Till They Drop

In Wang Bing’s riveting new documentary about Chinese garment workers, a generation asks: What good is money when you have no rights?

‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ Review: What Lies Beneath

A passionate and propulsive documentary about the assassination of Patrice Lumumba spins its web in many directions.

‘A Real Pain’ Review: Mourning as an Act of Survival

Jesse Eisenberg directs and stars in a melancholic yet funny exploration of Jewish loss and belonging, with an outstanding Kieran Culkin.

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ Review: Peak Experience

The true story of a 12-year-old’s survival in a vast mountain wilderness for nine days in the 1930s.

‘After: Poetry Destroys Silence’ Review: A Study in Trauma

Richard Kroehling’s documentary presents a mixture of poets’ responses to the Holocaust and argues for the importance of the form in addressing trauma.

‘Here’ Review: Life Is Like a Box of Regrets

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite onscreen for a drama that showcases generations of existence.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks include a portrait of an artist, a haunting music performance piece and a chilling missing-persons tale.

Looking for the Next Streaming Cult Classic? Try Arrow.

Horror is well-represented on this service, which makes it an ideal spooky season addition to your streaming menu.

Martha Stewart Gives Netflix’s ‘Martha’ a Scalding Review

When a reporter phoned about her new documentary, the lifestyle star didn’t hold back: “I hate those last scenes. Hate them.”

20 Years of Impossible Choices in ‘Saw’

The low-budget 2004 horror movie captured audiences and spawned a franchise by asking tough moral questions.

Teri Garr’s Life in Pictures

Garr, who could easily command attention onscreen with her expressive eyes, later became known as a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis research.

Teri Garr Found the Soul in Memorable Ditsy Blondes

In “Tootsie,” “After Hours” and other films, she played truly unhinged characters while also layering in sadness or drama.

Extra Extra!The End Times, Onscreen

When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final days.

Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol’s Cinematic Collaborator, Dies at 86

In films like “Trash” and “Women in Revolt,” he brought movement, character and something resembling a story line to the Warhol film aesthetic.

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

David Harris, Actor in the Cult Classic ‘The Warriors,’ Dies at 75

He played Cochise, a member of the Warriors gang who navigated a panoply of costumed aggressors in New York City.

25 Jump Scares That Still Make Us Jump

We ranked the most chilling, spine-tingling, utterly terrifying scenes that get us every time, and asked writers, filmmakers and stars to explain why.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a time-travel thriller with Dylan O’Brien and a dystopian comedy with Awkwafina and John Cena.

Watch Ralph Fiennes Deliver a Startling Speech in ‘Conclave’

The actor plays a cardinal who expresses doubts about his faith and the church in this drama from the director Edward Berger.

‘Conclave’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Edward Berger narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Ralph Fiennes.

‘Conclave’: A Fly on the Wall Inside the Secret Process to Elect a Pope

A new drama by Edward Berger draws the audience inside this largely hidden tradition. How accurate is it?

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.

‘Dahomey’: A Daring Meditation on the Painful Legacy of Looted Artifacts

Mati Diop examines the fate of 26 treasures — sometimes from their point of view — looted from Benin in 1892.

Lynda Obst, Producer, Dies at 74; Championed Women in Hollywood

She helped make films like “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Contact.” She also wrote widely about the industry, for The Times and other publications.

Investigation of Georgia Movie Set Crash Finds No Violations

Eight people were taken to hospitals, three of them with serious injuries, in a crash on the set of “The Pickup” in April. A federal investigation found no health or safety violations.

‘Conclave’ Review: Serpents and Doves Amok in the Vatican

This film, based on Robert Harris’s 2016 thriller of the same title, centers on a British cardinal (a sensational Ralph Fiennes), and a campaign for a new pope.

‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’ Review: A Mission

At 75, Springsteen is doggedly committed to live performance. This documentary chronicles how he keeps up on tour, and why.

‘My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock’ Review: Director’s Commentary

A richly detailed essay film imagines Hitchcock commenting on his own oeuvre over a mesmerizing daisy chain of clips.

‘Magpie’ Review: An Unhappily Married Woman

Daisy Ridley plays a time bomb with a simmering fuse in this slow yet gripping adultery thriller.

‘La Cocina’ Review: The Melting Pot Boils Over

This drama by Alonso Ruizpalacios takes a bitter look at the American dream from the perspective of the workers at a fast-paced diner.

‘Your Monster’ Review: Beast Intentions

An aspiring Broadway musical star (Melissa Barrera) taps into her inner anger with some help from the creature who lives in her closet.

‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin’ Review: More Real Than Reality

An unconventional documentary tells the story of a Norwegian gamer — and of how we live life on the internet.

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review: A Long and Winding Tongue

Playing both Eddie Brock and the alien parasite who possesses him, Tom Hardy gives another roiling one-man-band of a performance in this third installment of the franchise.

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Review: Escaping the Spiral

An animated tragicomedy for adults tells the story of a woman breaking out of her shell.

‘Black Box Diaries’ Review: A Public Face for #MeToo in Japan

In a new documentary, Shiori Ito recounts her yearslong crusade for justice in Japan after accusing a powerful journalist of rape.

‘Family Pack’ Review: Trapped in a Game

The beauty of a game of Werewolf lies in the treachery. In this film adaptation, the director focuses on mild comedy and tedious action instead.

In a Season of Political Impressions, Why Does Dana Carvey’s Biden Stand Out?

The answer has to do with going beyond a likeness, something Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong understand for their movie about Donald Trump and Roy Cohn.

‘Snack Shack,’ ‘Red Rocket’ and More Streaming Gems

A handful of the year’s best comedy-dramas are among your out-of-the-box recommendations from this month’s streaming services.

3 Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween

In time for Halloween, Erik Piepenburg, who writes a monthly horror movie streaming column in The New York Times, has three scary movies for you.

Watch Dancers Haunt Naomi Scott in ‘Smile 2’

Parker Finn, the film’s writer and director, narrates a scene in which a pop star is chased through her apartment by evil dancers.

‘Smile 2’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Parker Finn narrates a sequence from “Smile 2,” starring Naomi Scott.

In ‘Smile 2’ and ‘Trap,’ Pop Stardom Looks Pretty Terrifying

At a time when the business of being Taylor Swift or Beyoncé is booming, these films examine toxic fandom and what can seem like mass hysteria.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s picks, a shy vampire in Canada comes of age, two men in India spar over a parking spot and a Chilean secretary dreams of life as a killer.

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.

Tegan and Sara and Their Catfishing Horror Story

“Fanatical,” an eye-popping film directed by Erin Lee Carr, details the bizarre 16-year ordeal that the duo and their fans endured.

Bob Yerkes, Bruised but Durable Hollywood Stuntman, Dies at 92

A body double to the stars, he performed sometimes bone-breaking feats in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future.” And he was still at it in his 80s.

Mitzi Gaynor, Leading Lady of Movie Musicals, Is Dead at 93

She was best known for starring in the 1958 screen version of “South Pacific.” But her Hollywood career was brief, and she soon shifted her focus to Las Vegas and TV.

‘Woman of the Hour’ Review: Who is Bachelor No. 3?

Anna Kendrick’s ably directed drama about a real-life serial killer focuses on his victims instead.

‘The Line’ Review: Greek Tragedy

The dark side of college fraternity life comes to light in this harrowing, well-acted campus drama.

‘Union’ Review: A Labor Fight to the Finish at Amazon

As this documentary by Brett Story and Stephen Maing chronicles, the efforts to unionize a warehouse in New York were successful — but also a grind.

‘Rumours’ Review: No One Will Save Us

Cate Blanchett stars as a lusty, preening stateswomen in a geopolitical satire from the experimental filmmaker Guy Maddin.

‘Nocturnes’ Review: They Come at Night

In the forests of northeast India, an ecologist tracking moths creates a tiny oasis of light in the darkness.

‘High Tide’ Review: Between Two Worlds

Written and directed by Marco Calvani, this film follows a gay Brazilian man working under the table one summer in Provincetown, Mass.

‘Goodrich’ Review: Daddy Lessons

An art gallery owner (Michael Keaton) gets a shock when his second wife (Laura Benanti) goes to rehab and he has to take care of their twins.

‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Review: A Fraught Reunion

For his first film, the artist Titus Kaphar delivers an unsentimental and autobiographical gem.

‘Allswell in New York’ Review: Siblings and Their Struggles

This overstuffed movie fails to wrap up its myriad professional and domestic dramas, despite a few moments of promise.

‘Brothers’ Review: Two-Bit Criminals

Moke (Josh Brolin) is a reformed thief who gets roped into one last job with his twin brother, Jady (Peter Dinklage).

Mikey Madison Just Wanted to Break Out of Her Shell. Look at Her Now.

The soft-spoken actress is winning raves (and Oscar talk) for her turn as a feisty sex worker in the Palme d’Or-winning “Anora.”

Is Hugh Grant’s Most Convincing Character ‘Hugh Grant’?

The seemingly droll, breezy star is actually sentimental about his family and utterly serious about his work, including his villainous turn in “Heretic.”

‘Smile 2’ Review: A Bigger and Bloodier Spotlight

In this sequel, the pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is preparing to begin her comeback tour a year after a brutal car accident.

‘Anora’ Review: Her Glass Slipper Is a Swarovski Stiletto

Mikey Madison gives a career-making performance in a Palme d’Or-winning film about the romance between a sex worker and a rich scion.

They’re ‘Saturday Night Live’ … and You’re Not

With so many players involved in Jason Reitman’s new movie about “S.N.L.,” here’s a guide to the real-life personalities.

A Birth Scene So Taxing, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh Needed to Rest

The stars and director of “We Live in Time” explain how a delivery became an action sequence, complete with a real baby and a few unwelcome surprises.

Filmed in New York, Hold the Taxis and Radiators

When independent movies like “Rosemead” travel to a state for tax incentives, they save money but add creative challenges.

6 Takeaways From the Christopher Reeve Documentary ‘Super/Man’

The new film chronicles the life of the paralyzed star, covering his friendship with Robin Williams and gut-wrenching details about his care and family.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

Just in time for Halloween are new scary movies about a demon daddy, evil in the woods and ’90s television hell.

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.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a star-studded DreamWorks sequel and the highest grossing film of 2024 so far.

In ‘The Last of the Sea Women,’ Divers Face a Vanishing Way of Life

The film captures the arduous work of South Korean haenyeo, who harvest seafood without diving gear, and whose traditions may be ending.

‘Lonely Planet’ Review: Leaving Home to Find Yourself

Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star in a muddled romance without much to say.

‘Separated’ Review: Interrogating a Policy

The latest documentary from Errol Morris looks at the Trump administration’s practice of taking children from their parents at the southern border.

‘The Apprentice’ Review: An Origin Story for Donald J. Trump

In this ribald fictional telling of a young Trump’s rise, the man responsible is the lawyer Roy Cohn, played to sleazy perfection by Jeremy Strong.

‘Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story’ Review: In Blithe Spirits

A brisk documentary by Barnaby Thompson counters that the tuxedo-wearing playwright hid his insecurities under a platinum-plated veneer.

‘Terrifier 3’ Review: Still Clowning Around

The deaths remain grisly, but the pacing uneven in this new installment in Damien Leone’s horror franchise.

‘We Live in Time’ Review: A Tear-Jerker With Jump Cuts

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in this weepie romance that tries to be modern by unfolding over three intersecting timelines.

‘Piece by Piece’ Review: Pharrell Williams’s Life, in Legos

The producer and musician gets the biographical documentary treatment — with an unexpected twist.

‘Bad Genius’ Review: Cheating the System

This remake of a hit Thai film about college admissions, starring Callina Liang, adds an element of racial politics to its heist story.

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong Say Their Trump Movie Is a Tragedy, Not a Mockery

The “Apprentice” stars and the director Ali Abbasi say their film is a “humanistic” treatment of the former president and his mentor, Roy Cohn.

‘Daytime Revolution’ Review: Coffee and Counterculture

John Lennon and Yoko Ono invade middle-American living rooms in this cute but shallow documentary.

Waiting Hours for 3 Minutes in the Criterion Closet (Well, Van)

A mobile version of movie fans’ favorite stockroom drew hundreds of New York Film Festival visitors eager to experience what celebrities do in popular videos.

‘The Menendez Brothers’ Review: Reframing a Case

To the extent this documentary about Lyle and Erik Menendez has appeal, it is of the tabloid variety.

At the New York Film Festival, the Most Innovative Work Is Nonfiction

In epic takes like “My Undesirable Friends” and playful biopics like “Pavements,” the vital art of the documentary is on full display.

With ‘Megalopolis,’ the Flop Era Returns to Cinemas

Plenty of movies bomb, but Francis Ford Coppola’s latest is part of a different class of box office failures.

5 New Horror Movies to Stream for Halloween

Out this week, a period possession movie starring Sarah Paulson, a chef-driven supernatural thriller starring Ariana DeBose and more.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include cool fighter pilots, a feminist queen and urban turf wars.

Saoirse Ronan Has Lived, and Acted, Through a Lot

At 30, the Irish actress has already spent two decades in front of the camera, collecting many awards. Her two latest projects are also generating Oscars buzz.

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.

Farm to Table to Screen: A Close Look at How America Feeds Itself

“Food and Country” argues that our food production systems don’t work and offers potential solutions.

Too Scared to Watch Horror Movies? These 5 Tips May Help.

How to get into the season, even if you’re squeamish.

‘Rust’ Western Will Premiere in Europe 3 Years After Fatal Shooting

After the Alec Baldwin movie turned into the scene of a tragedy with the death of its cinematographer, the film will debut next month at a festival that celebrates cinematography.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review: Make ’Em Laugh (and Yawn)

Todd Phillips’s “Joker” sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga who sing and dance like crazy kids, but the movie is seriously un-fun.

‘Blink’ Review: The Last Things They May See

In this travel documentary, two parents take their children on a spectacular world tour before a rare genetic condition may cause blindness.

‘Daaaaaalí!’ Review: Keeping It Surreal

The French absurdist director Quentin Dupieux did not make a biopic of Salvador Dalí — he adopted the Surrealist painter’s approach to deliver a particularly loopy tale.

‘White Bird’ Review: After ‘Wonder,’ a Bully Moves On

A boy starts a new school and gets a history lesson from his grandmother, played by Helen Mirren.

‘It’s What’s Inside’ Review: I Gotta Be You

A limp body-swapping comedy doesn’t really know what makes its subgenre so funny.

‘The Outrun’ Review: From Rock Bottom to Recovery

Saoirse Ronan gives another stunning performance in a story about an alcoholic in search of healing.

‘Intercepted’ Review: The Awful Intimacy of the War in Ukraine

In leaked phone calls home, Russian soldiers grapple with the war they’re waging. This new documentary sets the calls’ swagger and anguish against images of the invasion’s devastation.

‘Rust’ Armorer Is Denied New Trial After Dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s Case

The armorer’s lawyers failed to convince the judge that the same evidence dispute that led her to toss the actor’s manslaughter charge had deprived their client of a fair trial.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks cover Wisconsin moviemaking, New York music-making and Florida moneymaking.

‘Patrice: The Movie’ Review: At a Crossroads

The emotional core of this crowd-pleasing documentary concerns a couple who cannot marry without jeopardizing their disability benefits.

Have We Gotten Aubrey Plaza Wrong This Whole Time?

Don’t let her deadpan sense of humor fool you. In projects like Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” she puts everything she has on the line.

Maggie Smith Was Imperious in the Most Delightful Way

Throughout her career and on “Downton Abbey,” she perfected the role of the commanding Englishwoman with an arrow-sharp wit.

New York Film Festival Pitches Its Ever-Expanding, Global Tent

Standout selections include “Nickel Boys,” the Mumbai-set “All We Imagine as Light” and the documentary “Dahomey,” about African repatriation.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s picks, time loops, aliens and ecological collapse.

10 Great Maggie Smith Performances to Stream

In “Downton Abbey,” “A Room With a View” and dozens of other films and television series, she delighted audiences with her portrayal of sharp, tart-tongued and often wryly funny Englishwomen.

Watch a Chaotic Rehearsal in ‘Saturday Night’

The director Jason Reitman narrates a sequence from his film about the production of the first episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Spoiler alert, making the show wasn’t easy.

‘Saturday Night’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Jason Reitman narrates a sequence from his film about the making of the first episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

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.

‘Will & Harper’: Old Friends Explore a New Identity Together

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer, use a road trip to navigate their relationship now that she is out as a trans woman.

What to Know About Francis Ford Coppola and ‘Megalopolis’

The controversies surrounding the new epic include accusations of on-set problems, a pulled trailer and more.

‘The Bouncer,’ ‘Pearl’ and More Streaming Gems

This month’s under-the-radar streaming suggestions include unexpectedly poignant action flicks, highly stylized horror pictures and documentaries about art thieves and sperm donors.

‘Megalopolis’ Review: The Fever Dreams of Francis Ford Coppola

The director’s latest is a great-man story about an architect, played by Adam Driver, driven by ideals and big plans. It’s a personal statement on an epic scale.

‘The Wild Robot’ Review: Wonder and Whimsy That Does Compute

Chris Sanders’s movie about a robotic assistant and the gosling she raises is defined by dazzling visuals and frank ideas about the circle of life.

‘Killer Heat’ Review: Mediterranean Mischief

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a detective running from his past in a murder mystery that is mostly a stiff slog to get through.

‘The Universal Theory’ Review: A Quantum Noir

A physicist becomes embroiled in a conspiracy throughout this German meta-thriller. Shot in black-and-white, the film pays homage to Hollywood classics.

‘Rez Ball’ Review: Warriors on the Court

This inspirational sports movie follows a high school basketball team in New Mexico with deep Native American heritage.

‘Lee’ Review: A Remarkable Life at War

Kate Winslet embodies the tenacity of the photographer Lee Miller, who documented World War II for British Vogue.

‘Sleep’ Review: Bumps in the Night

A taut and thrilling thriller about sleep issues is also a clever drama about early marriage.

‘Saturday Night’ Review: Live TV at Its Mildest

When it debuted 50 years ago, “S.N.L.” was chaotic, rangy, even offensive. But nothing’s wild or crazy in Jason Reitman’s fictional reimagining of its first episode.

‘Apartment 7A’ Review: All Devil, Few Details

A lackluster prequel to the 1968 horror classic “Rosemary’s Baby” doesn’t have much to add.

Want to Turn Your House into the Art House? Try Metrograph at Home.

The Metrograph theater in New York has expanded to include a streaming platform that spotlights foreign, art house, independent, classic and documentary selections.

‘We Will Dance Again’ Review: Remembering Oct. 7

In this documentary by Yariv Mozer, Israelis who attended the Nova music festival near the Gaza border describe how they survived the attack last year.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a South Indian drama about sexual harassment, a film shot within a video game, a period coming-of-age movie and more.

How Optimus Prime and Megatron Learned to Transform in ‘Transformers One’

The director Josh Cooley narrates an action scene from the film.

‘Transformers One’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Josh Cooley narrates a sequence from his film.

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.

Natasha Lyonne Is a Boss (a Boss Trying to Stop Time)

Amid Oscar talk for her quiet turn in “His Three Daughters” on Netflix, the spitfire star has become a force as a producer driven by a sense of mortality.

Patricia Field: Her Joyful, Chaotic Fashion Sense Gets a Film to Match

“Happy Clothes” covers her work on “Emily in Paris” and “Sex and the City,” as well as her time as a tastemaker in the 1970s and ’80s underground.

When the Horror Is Coming From Under Your Own Skin

As “The Substance” hits theaters, here’s a look at eight other films in the goopy subgenre of body horror.

On the Screen or in a Meme, ‘The Babadook’ Is Still an Unnerving Dream

Back in theaters for its 10th anniversary, the haunting movie never really left, with a legacy that includes an entire horror subgenre.

‘Never Let Go’ Review: Do the Woods Have Eyes?

Halle Berry plays the ultimate helicopter parent in this new horror movie, where evil lurks in the trees beyond the family cabin.

‘In the Summers’ Review: Understanding a Father’s Flaws

The film, by Alessandra Lacorazza, follows two siblings as they visit their father, played by Residente, in New Mexico.

‘The Featherweight’ Review: Boxing Is Easy. Retirement Is Hard.

In this biopic, a documentary crew follows the boxer Willie Pep during his 1960s comeback.

‘Eureka’ Review: No More Cowboys and Indians

This intriguingly languorous Western by the Argentine director Lisandro Alonso explores the existential plight of Indigenous Americans in three separate timelines.

‘All Shall Be Well’ Review: Aching With Absence

The indignity of being someone’s spouse while they are alive and merely a friend after their death is the theme of this extraordinarily moving Hong Kong drama.

‘Wolfs’ Review: Brad Pitt and George Clooney as Themselves

They play underworld fixers in this trifle of a movie, though really they’re here to look enviably fabulous.

‘Transformers One’ Review: Back to the Beginning

An animated prequel maps out a tidy mythology while indulging in the toy-smashing thrills of the ’80s cartoons.

‘The Substance’ Review: An Indecent Disclosure

Demi Moore stars in an absurdly gory tale of an aging actress who discovers a deadly cure for obscurity.

‘His Three Daughters’ Review: Sisters at Odds Together

Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen play sisters who are caring for their dying father in this tender, funny family drama.

‘A Different Man’ Review: Face, Off

Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson star in a marvelously inventive dark comedy about a man who can’t change his insides.

Making ‘The Wild Robot’ Even Wilder

Roz, the beloved protagonist of Peter Brown’s popular children’s book, gets a glow-up for the big-screen adaptation.

‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds’ Review: Flights of Fantasy

Two sisters get transported to a new world and transformed into cats in this whimsical and thoughtful animated feature.

A Wide-Open Oscar Season Begins to Narrow

After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.

7 People Who Helped Define the ‘Star Wars’ Galaxy

James Earl Jones, who died last week, was one of many who made the “Star Wars” films immersive and intricate. Here is a look back at several who have died, having made a lasting impact.

The Ending of ‘Speak No Evil’ and the Perils of Remakes

The 2022 original retains its chilling power thanks to a worldview that the new version seems unwilling to embrace.

‘The Life of Chuck’ Takes Top Prize at the Toronto Film Festival

This adaptation of a Stephen King novella stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill. “The Substance” and a Tragically Hip documentary also won.

The Wicked Witch of the West: A Heroine for Our Time

“Wicked,” which arrives to the big screen this fall, redeems the villain who is barely a character in L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.

39 Movies to Watch This Fall

From the “Joker” sequel and Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic to a handful of festival darlings, it’s a jam-packed season. Plan accordingly.

At the Movies, the Apocalypse Has Already Arrived

In “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Megalopolis” and more, the sense of an isolated and fearful humanity pervades this season’s films.

Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star

The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.

Coppola Sues After Report Said He Tried to Kiss ‘Megalopolis’ Extras

The director Francis Ford Coppola is seeking at least $15 million in damages from Variety.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a silent killer, a demonically possessed painting and a hellish queer romance.

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include documentaries for animal lovers and an animated fantasy from Ukraine.

At Toronto, Transcendent Movies Cut Through the Industry’s Gloom

Films by Mati Diop, Raoul Peck and Mike Leigh, among others, mesh the personal and political in engrossing, insistent ways.

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.

Ian McKellen Has Clapped Back at Critics. Now He’s Playing One.

In the new film “The Critic,” he plays the titular acid-tongued reviewer in 1930s Britain, who is terrified of being outed as gay.

Can a Film Find Something New to Say About the Border Crisis?

“Borderland: The Line Within” takes a surprisingly multidisciplinary approach fueled by both personal history and government data.

‘Gladiator II’ Delivers Friends, Romans and Sharks

How the Colosseum, filled with water and stocked with predators, becomes the scene of epic naval combat in Ridley Scott’s sequel.

‘Uglies’ Review: Beauty Is a Beast

Joey King plays a teenager in a dystopian world where cosmetic surgery seems to be the cure for inequality.

‘The Killer’s Game’ Review: Catch Him if You Can

An assassin (Dave Bautista) meets his match (Sofia Boutella), but a diagnosis sets off an absurd chain of events in this rom-com action movie.

Bob Weatherwax, Trainer of Lassie and Other Celebrity Dogs, Dies at 83

Like his father, who taught him, he bred and coached the collies that played the heroic star of television and movies.

‘Winner’ Review: Not Like Other Girls

This dramedy starring Emilia Jones depicts the life and times of Reality Winner, a former National Security Agency contractor and whistle-blower.

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Review: Surviving High School

The filmmaker Shuchi Talati’s debut feature follows a model student and her stifled mother, who are both vying for the attention of a new crush.

‘Matt and Mara’ Review: Will They or Won’t They?

Two former college friends reconnect for a possible romance in this irritatingly vague and vapid drama.

‘The Critic’ Review: Dangerous Liaisons

Ian McKellen stars as a drama critic in 1930s London who has much higher standards for the theater than for his own professional ethics.

‘The 4:30 Movie’ Review: Jersey Boys

The writer-director Kevin Smith looks back fondly on his New Jersey childhood in this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy.

‘Speak No Evil’ Review: He Seemed So Nice

In this horror remake, James McAvoy plays an aggressively friendly British stranger who extends a dubious invitation to an American couple. Suckers!

‘My Old Ass’ Review: If She Could Turn Back Time

A buoyant comedy with a big heart follows a teen girl who meets her older self the summer before college.

Was James Earl Jones an EGOT Winner? It’s Complicated.

The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?

12 Great Films of James Earl Jones

A look at standout movies featuring the actor, who died on Monday at the age of 93.

Demi Moore and the Subversive Politics of the Naked Body

She has become known for baring all (or, at least, a lot). But her work, including her newest film, “The Substance,” should be understood in a wider context.

‘Room Next Door’ Claims Top Prize at Venice Film Festival

The film, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, is the director Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut.

For Him, a ‘Lion King’ Prequel Is the ‘Most Different Thing I Could Do’

Barry Jenkins broke out as a filmmaker with the Oscar-winning indie film “Moonlight.” He has surprised some of his fans by taking up a Disney franchise.

What Is That Song in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?

Meet the new “Day-O”: Richard Harris’s 1968 psychedelic pop hit “MacArthur Park,” which Donna Summer remade as a disco anthem.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include plenty of comedy, a killer shark and a mammoth sea battle.

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.

Readers Told Us Their Favorite 1999 Movies. Here’s What Came Out on Top.

In a memorable year for film, there were recommendations of blockbusters, tender dramas and coming-of-age-tales. But one title stood out from the rest.

From Winona to Jenna, the Goth Girls of Our Time

From “Beetlejuice” to its sequel, these are the actresses and roles that made us embrace the darkness.

Aaron Pierre: From Action Prince to Lion King

The British actor stars as an ex-Marine in the new Netflix thriller “Rebel Ridge” and as the titular cat in the upcoming “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

A Film That Makes the Stationary Lives of Oysters Into a Wondrous Tale

“Holding Back the Tide” weaves facts and dreamy moments into an unconventional take on the nature documentary that very much affects humans.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: Delightfully Undead Again

Tim Burton has brought the band back together — Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, even Bob the shrunken head guy — for a fun but less edgy sequel.

‘Rebel Ridge’ Review: Their Corruption, His Destruction

This crime drama from Jeremy Saulnier stars Aaron Pierre as a man whose run-in with small-town police officers uncovers uncomfortable secrets.

‘Red Rooms’ Review: A True Crime Obsession Unravels

A mysterious young woman becomes deeply invested in the trial of an accused serial killer in this courtroom thriller.

‘Look Into My Eyes’ Review: Emotional Rescue

This fascinating documentary that profiles seven New York City psychics is both profoundly sad and surprisingly hopeful.

‘Lover of Men’ Review: The Heart of President Lincoln

Subtitled “The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln,” the film gathers an array of historians to argue that Lincoln had romantic relationships with men.

‘Hoard’ Review: Dirty Romancing

A spiraling teenager and a tenderhearted garbage collector bond over debris in this stunningly unconventional drama.

‘I’ll Be Right There’ Review: Her Maternal Commitment is Apparent

Edie Falco plays a matriarch bending over backward for her grown children in this uneven character study.

‘The Front Room’ Review: A Force Too Malevolent for This Movie

Kathryn Hunter is enjoyably creepy in this new horror film starring Brandy Norwood. Too bad the rest of the freakouts are predictable.

‘The Goldman Case’ Review: Sticking to the Facts

An electrifying courtroom drama based on a real 1976 case calls the very nature of equality and justice into question.

‘My First Film’ Review: Arriving Where You Started

Zia Anger’s movie about her first movie is full of nested layers, but mostly it’s a meditation on how, and why, we create.

Michael Keaton Michael Keaton Michael Keaton

In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the actor returns to a role now enshrined in pop culture — with 35 years of ups and downs and an Oscar nomination under his belt.

Prosecutor Says Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin Should Be Revived

The special prosecutor asked a judge in New Mexico to reconsider her decision to toss the charge against the actor during his trial.

Pedro Almodóvar, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton on ‘The Room Next Door’

The director’s first English-language feature inspires talk of beauty, hope and more collaborations.

Joaquin Phoenix and the Big Question at the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Premiere

At the Venice Film Festival with his co-star, Lady Gaga, would the actor answer questions about dropping out of a Todd Haynes movie?

James Darren, Actor, Singer and ‘Gidget’ Heartthrob, Dies at 88

His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like “The Time Tunnel” and “T.J. Hooker,” and on the pop charts.

Daniel Craig Gets Explicit (and Romantic) in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’

At the Venice Film Festival, the star said he embraced the scenes with sexual encounters: ‘If I wasn’t in the movie and saw this movie, I’d want to be in it.’

At Telluride, Experimental, Topical and Sometimes Crazy Movies

A documentary made with Legos and a biopic starring a CGI monkey showed alongside films about abortion restrictions and other subjects in the news.

In Venice, George Clooney Talks President Biden and American Politics

He also addressed the release plan for his new movie, “Wolfs,” co-starring Brad Pitt.

In a Robbie Williams Biopic, the Star Is a C.G.I. Monkey. Take That.

The director Michael Gracey hopes Americans will finally get the British hitmaker, who’s depicted warts, fur and all in “Better Man,” debuting at the Telluride Film Festival.

Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Gets U.S. Release Date

The movie, which stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 11, ahead of the presidential election.

Nicole Kidman Bares Everything in the Sexy Drama ‘Babygirl’

The star is taking chances again in this look at a woman reconciling her sexual fantasies. The movie was the talk of the Venice Film Festival.

‘Afraid’ Review: Hey Siri, Don’t Kill Us

A family surrenders control of its life to artificial intelligence with predictably dire results — for this movie’s viewers.

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

Among this month’s picks, there’s a blend of sci-fi and Hindu mythology, plus Nicolas Cage in postapocalyptic times.

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.

What to Know About the Real Story That Inspired ‘The Deliverance’

A mother in Indiana claimed that she and her three children were bedeviled by shadowy figures and swarms of black flies — and possessed by demons. A Netflix movie tells their story.

‘Merchant Ivory’ Remembers the Duo Who Resuscitated Costume Dramas

In this conventional documentary, the filmmaking pair get their due as forward-thinkers within lush, period settings.

This Biopic Could Be Angelina Jolie’s Oscar Comeback

“Maria,” about the opera diva Maria Callas, plays to the star’s strengths. Its Venice Film Festival debut was timed so the actress could avoid Brad Pitt.

The Highly Deceptive, Deeply Loved, Down-to-Earth Carol Kane

Her range is wider than her oddball roles suggest, and the actress adored by Anjelica Huston, Tina Fey and Bette Davis is more connected than you’d think.

‘Slingshot’ Review: Trapped in Space

The paranoia sets in all too quickly in this spare psychological thriller, starring Laurence Fishburne and Casey Affleck.

‘The Wasp’ Review: A Feminine Face-Off

This twisty psycho-thriller, about two childhood friends reunited under eerily ambiguous circumstances, is above all a dramatic showcase for its stars, Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer.

‘The Deliverance’ Review: The Power of Camp Compels Him

Lee Daniels directs Andra Day and Glenn Close in an exorcism tale that includes melodrama along with the scares.

‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ Review: A Search for a Black Luminary

Two digital sleuths set out to find the woman who lent her image to computer software in this scattered documentary.

‘Reagan’ Review: The Gipper Takes on Moscow

In this unabashed love letter to former president Ronald Reagan, Dennis Quaid fights the Cold War with conviction.

‘1992’ Review: Can They Get Along?

The uproar that followed the verdict handed down in the police beating of Rodney King serves as a mere backdrop for fathers and sons to work out their issues in a heist thriller.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s picks involve a high-wire showman, a self-dramatizing tennis star and a Brazilian director reflecting on his past.

Movie Trailers Have Gotten Worse. Why Aren’t Studios Having Fun With Them?

Promos give away too much or too little or are misleading or don’t leave anything out. We could go on. But there are ways to fix them.

‘The Falling Star’ Review: A Dark Story in Meticulous Wrapping

A series of mishaps befall an activist-turned-bartender in a visually rich but shallow Belgian film.

Jenna Ortega Has Fans Lining Up at the Venice Film Festival

After the actors’ strike muted the 2023 edition, this year’s event is being powered by stars like the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” actress and her castmates.

Meet the Trans Actress Who Could Make Oscar History

Karla Sofía Gascón plays a drug kingpin who undergoes gender-affirming surgery in a performance that wowed Cannes. Is the academy next?

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This specialty streamer offers live TV along with a robust collection of free, ad-supported movies.

Venice Film Festival 2024: What to Watch For

“Joker: Folie à Deux,” with Joaquin Phoenix, and Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature are on tap. Here are the questions we hope to answer.

The ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Reunion Reunion: How It Came Together

Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and their director, Tim Burton, look back on the first movie, the “Day-O” scene and their ghost comedy’s afterlife.

The Year Tom Cruise Gave Not One but Two Dangerously Vulnerable Performances

Twenty-five years ago, the superstar starred in “Eyes Wide Shut” and “Magnolia,” and opened himself up for the camera in ways he rarely has since.

Rudy Franchi, Who Put Movies at the Center of a Technicolor Life, Dies at 85

He brought French classics to New York, published a film magazine, worked as a Hollywood publicist and, as seen on “Antiques Roadshow,” thrived selling vintage film posters and other ephemera.

These Are Our Favorite Movies From 1999. What Are Yours?

In our view, these eight comedies, dramas and more have attained classic status 25 years later. Let us know your own picks.

How the Venice Film Festival Became an ‘Oscar Launchpad’

For the past decade, not a year has gone by without major awards-season contenders bowing at the festival.

Congratulations! You Made the Film Festival. Now Finish Your Movie.

With the Venice Film Festival beginning, filmmakers are racing to the finish line to have their work ready for screening.