In 'Hotel Mumbai,' Grueling Violence, Depicted With Cruel Relish
The film's choice to foreground white characters over the deaths of many Indian victims makes for a cold, distasteful watch.
Movie Reviews
On The Eve Of World War I, 'Sunset' Is Gorgeous But Opaque
A beautiful, headstrong young woman (Juli Jakab) interrogates her past even as Budapest prepares to crumble; director Laszlo Nemes depicts "the soil in which fascism takes root" with cool dispassion.
'Out Of Blue': Stardust And (Hollywood) Star-Power Fuel This Genre-Bending Whodunit
This introspective (and occasionally downright lethargic) existential whodunit starring Patricia Clarkson and a cast of ringers is based on the Martin Amis novel Night Train.
Movie Review: 'The Mustang'
A convict who seeks redemption finds it in an unusual place in The Mustang, that's based on real-life drama.
'Ash Is Purest White' Is A Deeply Moving Gangster Romance Spanning 17 Years
Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke examines upheaval in modern China in his latest film, a gripping drama of crime and punishment about a woman and her gangster boyfriend.
Gangster Film 'Ash Is Purest White' Captures A Changing China With Epic Sweep
Writer-director Jia Zhangke returns to many of his classic themes, actors and locations — this time with a new, slightly absurdist touch to reflect China's profound transformation.
Fiber-Optic Farce 'The Hummingbird Project' Clips Its Own Wings
Two cousins (Jessie Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård) hatch a scheme to speed financial trading with a new fiber-optic cable in this " likably cheeky but rambling and overstuffed" comedy.
'Girl' Talk: 2 Critics Break Down The Polarizing New Netflix Movie
A cis male critic and a trans female critic discuss the controversial Belgian film, coming soon to Netflix, about a young transgender ballet dancer.
Newly Restored 'Wanda' Revives A Classic Of Women's Cinema
Based on the true story of a crime gone wrong, Wanda is considered a cinematic landmark. The 1970 film, which is now out in a restored version, was written and directed by its star, Barbara Loden.
'I'm Gonna Get Crushed': Ex-Trump Aide Steve Bannon Pleads His Case In 'The Brink'
A new documentary provides an unsparing look at former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, including his casual talk of apocalypse and trademark look of dissolution.