‘Spellbound’ Review: Borrowed Wonder

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-27 23:51:31

Danielle Deadwyler Goes Deep in “The Piano Lesson”

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

Published: 2024-11-27 19:50:35

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:18

Thanksgiving Streaming Recommendations for Every Mood

Whether you’re with hanging out with children or adults, want to laugh or tuck into an adventure, here are some specific selections to stream.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:23

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.

Published: 2024-11-27 12:57:52

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:34:17

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.”

Published: 2024-11-27 15:57:03

‘Glicked’ Fans Rejoice in Bloodshed and Broadway Songs

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” which opened on Friday, drew moviegoers who attended a double feature that emulated the rage over “Barbenheimer” last year.

Published: 2024-11-23 21:49:45

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:45:02

Jim Abrahams Brought Timeless Gags to “Airplane!” and More

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

Published: 2024-11-28 10:03:57

‘Sweethearts’ Review: Friends Without Benefits

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

Published: 2024-11-28 10:02:52

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-28 10:02:51

‘Nutcrackers’ Review: A Bumpy Ben Stiller Christmas

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

Published: 2024-11-28 10:02:50

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-28 10:02:49

Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; One of Trio Behind ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’

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

Published: 2024-11-28 02:25:23

‘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.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:57:02

Lovable Movie Robots Are Coming to Charm Your Children

The adult world is ever more full of robots. Children’s entertainment feels as if it’s working hard to make them seem adorable.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:02:26

Why Some of the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little

Films like “Conclave” and “Bird” provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:51:58

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?

Published: 2024-11-25 13:36:57

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.”

Published: 2024-11-25 19:39:49

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 17:50:50

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 16:43:49

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 10:03:01

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 18:43:54

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 10:02:57

The Fleeting Comforts of the Celebrity Look-Alike Contest

The culture-wide search for doubles of famous men is an election-season gift: an apolitical democratic event where — for a brief moment — everybody wins.

Published: 2024-11-22 10:02:57

Mohammad Rasoulof Had to Escape Iran to Finish His Most Daring Film Yet

Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:52:25

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.

Published: 2024-11-22 13:30:24

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.”

Published: 2024-11-26 19:46:49

6 Minutes. 62 People. 1 Epic ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Sequence.

Down the stairs, out the doors and onto the sidewalk, a Broadway show hits the street. Here’s how they pull it off.

Published: 2024-11-22 10:00:34

‘Spellbound’ Review: Borrowed Wonder

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

Published: 2024-11-22 08:01:06

Review: In ‘Death Becomes Her,’ Spiking the Fountain of Youth

Hilarious star turns from Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard make the mostly unfunny 1992 film into an intermittently memorable Broadway musical.

Published: 2024-11-22 02:00:08

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal Entertain

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

Published: 2024-11-22 15:31:13