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‘Bernadette’ on the big screen: How mothers fare on filmTraditional mothering roles are giving way to ones featuring heroism and, as in “Bernadette,” independence. What does the shift signal about society?
‘Honeyland’: The unexpected pull of a documentary about beekeepingThe beekeeper lifestyle chronicled in “Honeyland” is uncommon, yet it speaks to universal truths about survival and human connection.
‘The Farewell’ offers a loving glimpse into Chinese cultureHow does a family living across two cultures reconcile differences? “The Farewell,” based on a true story, shows one way to navigate such a split.
Tarantino turns his lens on Hollywood. Nostalgia and good casting ensue.The paradox of the Tarantino oeuvre, notes film critic Peter Rainer, is that it is highly derivative and yet the films seem distinctly his.
‘Excited with life’: David Crosby talks sobriety, love, and second actsThe musician’s creative and spiritual rebirth is the subject of the new film “David Crosby: Remember My Name.”
Movies that capture the moon’s wonderAhead of the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk, our critic surveys lunar movies, from a semi-animated 1902 classic to the recent “First Man.”
‘Yesterday’ offers great premise, poor executionThe film is ripe with possibilities, but in the end, ‘Yesterday’ misses what made the Beatles such a phenomenon.
From blockbusters to unexpected treasures: the best June moviesBesides “Toy Story 4,” the lesser known “American Woman,” “Pavarotti,” and “The Spy Behind Home Plate” are our critic’s June offerings worth seeing.
‘Toy Story 4’: A satisfying return for Woody and BuzzThe glowing subtext of the inventive ‘Toy Story 4’ has resonance for everybody: What happens to us when we no longer feel useful?
‘American Woman’ offers a new take on the missing-teen storySienna Miller brings a career-high performance to the lead role of ‘American Woman,’ which also features Sky Ferreira as a vanished teenager.
Espionage and curveballs: ‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ has bothMorris “Moe” Burg lived an almost unbelievable life as a polyglot spy and pro baseball player. ‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ tells his story perfectly.
Despite its star-power, ‘Late Night’ is only so-soIt's not a bad movie, but it's not a good one either: ‘Late Night’ is stale, though Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson give it their all.
Ron Howard’s ‘Pavarotti’ offers a tenor for the massesRon Howard’s latest documentary is an engaging portrait of the singer-showman Pavarotti, with enough singing clips to satisfy even the biggest fan.
What sparks creativity? Best May movies tackle the Bard and folk music.Kenneth Branagh returns to Shakespeare in ‘All Is True’ and India’s class structure is explored in the romance ‘Photograph’ in our best of May movies.
Campy ‘Rocketman’ takes on Elton JohnDexter Fletcher’s Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ is overdone, full of self-glorification, and a bit predictable.
Folk rock greats recall LA enclave in ‘Echo in the Canyon’In Andrew Slater’s ‘Echo in the Canyon,’ musicians like David Crosby and Stephen Stills discuss the California haven where their talent was incubated.
‘Aladdin’ remake is missing original’s energyEven the magic carpet looks bummed out in the Disney remake of ‘Aladdin,’ directed and co-written by Guy Ritchie.
‘Walking on Water’ goes behind the scenes with artist ChristoDirector Andrey Paounov's free-form documentary captures the élan of environmental artist Christo as he creates ‘The Floating Piers.’
Superhero fatigue? Try these alien-free summer movies.If you prefer films where the only special effect is an unexpected laugh or tear, here’s a movie list full of antidotes to all the action and aliens.
Tender ‘Photograph’ is the antidote to Bollywood clichésThe plot of director Ritesh Batra's ‘Photograph’ is a little thin, but its social class issues are handled thoughtfully.
