Two Men, One Foot, One Film: 'Finders Keepers'
A new documentary follows the story of two men arguing over ownership of a foot long separated from its owner.
Movie Reviews
Horror Tries To Have It Both Ways In 'Green Inferno'
Horror auteur Eli Roth tries to both tease political correctness and salute old exploitation films, but it's not always possible to thread the needle.
'Black Mass,' Starring Johnny Depp, Leads Off Fall Movie Season
Black Mass is based on the life of Whitey Bulger, the notorious South Boston organized crime boss. Johnny Depp's portrayal is described as "some of the best, most chilling work he's done in awhile."
In 'Black Mass' And 'Sicario,' The Collision Of Law And Violence
Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt lead two new gangster epics that feature extreme violence bumping up against both ethical and unethical law enforcement.
'Sicario' Offers A Stupendous, Morally Chaotic Dive Into The Drug Wars
A military task force takes on a notorious drug lord in Denis Villeneuve's new film. Critic David Edelstein says, Sicario works "like gangbusters ... except you're haunted by what thrilled you."
'Sleeping With Other People': A Romantic Comedy That Breaks With Convention
In Leslye Headland's new sex comedy, two serial cheaters meet up years after a one-night stand. Critic David Edelstein says the film mixes emotional weirdness with sexual frankness — in a good way.
A Mom Might Not Be A Mom, And Yes, That's Scary
The new thriller Goodnight Mommy follows a child's simple what-if question to horrific lengths.
Richard Gere Shines In The Bleak 'Time Out Of Mind'
A new film follows a homeless man working constantly to survive on the streets of New York City and traces his challenge to hold on to his identity.
'Coming Home' To Heartache And Hope
NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews a new drama from China by director Zhang Yimou about a Cultural Revolution detainee who returns to a wife who does not recognize him.
Climbing Documentary 'Meru' Is A Hair-Raising 'Peak Experience'
A new documentary charts the attempts of a trio of American climbers to be the first to scale Meru Peak, a 21,000-foot Himalayan peak. Critic David Edelstein says Meru is "cunning" — and terrifying.