All Movies
‘Turn Every Page’: How a famous literary team has shaped history for 50 yearsThe literary team of Robert Gottlieb and Robert Caro has shaped history with the books they’ve produced together. A new documentary, “Turn Every Page,” engagingly captures a partnership that’s endured for five decades.
On film: A veteran finds healing, with help from an orphaned ocelotTrevor Beck Frost, co-director of the film “Wildcat,” discusses how an ex-soldier discovered a deeper sense of meaning and redemption when he found an orphaned ocelot that needed him to survive.
Beyond the blockbusters: The 10 best films of 2022Our critic’s choices for the year’s top films feature a variety of themes, including the tenacity needed for a daring, real-life Thai rescue – and the defeat of a formidable fictional headmistress.
‘We are lying to ourselves’: Ban on LGBTQ film sparks debate in PakistanDespite being banned in parts of Pakistan, the acclaimed film “Joyland” is prompting honest conversations about how women and LGBTQ people fit into the conservative society.
Water world: James Cameron makes a splash with ‘Avatar’ sequelThirteen years have passed since the last “Avatar” movie. Director James Cameron took his time with the sequel, which focuses on the importance of family – and the grandeur of filmmaking.
From Broadway to screen, newest ‘Matilda’ is high-spirited funIn the dark but joyful film “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” a young girl applies the lessons of fairness and uprightness she learns from books to the real world.
Filmmaker: ‘Women Talking’ offers model of ‘truly democratic’ conversationIn “Women Talking,” Mennonite women plot a path forward after sexual assault. Writer-director Sarah Polley looks at the limits of forgiveness and the sacrifices of courage.
With ‘Devotion,’ an homage to friendship that shows many sides of heroismWith “Devotion,” a Black filmmaker pays homage to his father and to a historical friendship that shows the many sides of heroism.
In #MeToo film ‘She Said,’ survivor courage resonatesThe story of Hollywood’s #MeToo reckoning, which started with the journalism that exposed Harvey Weinstein, is well known. But a new film highlights the courage involved in bringing forth the truth.
‘Wakanda Forever’: A hero is gone, but his legacy lives onThe “Black Panther” sequel presents the opportunity to mourn the death of a beloved actor, but also to consider his powerful legacy of perseverance.
Spielberg offers a portrait of his youth in ‘The Fabelmans’With his semi-autobiographical film, “The Fabelmans,” Steven Spielberg depicts an early life filled with turbulence and – through his passion for moviemaking – resilience.
‘Good Night Oppy’: How a documentary captures the human-robot bondWhen director Ryan White talks about “Good Night Oppy,” which features Mars space rovers and their handlers, he describes the bonds of family – and the teamwork it took to exceed expectations.
In ‘Till,’ the power of a mother’s loveLove sometimes comes in the form of openness – even when that means revealing a brutal truth. Our commentator found that depth of love in the movie “Till.”
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’: A German retelling for a modern timeGerman filmmaker Edward Berger’s version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” is an effort to help his native country continue its discourse about war and responsibility.
‘Armageddon Time’: Schoolyards, antisemitism, and the shaping of a lifeDrawing from his own life, director James Gray unfurls perspectives on coming-of-age, prejudice, and moral responsibility in his latest film, “Armageddon Time.’
Caught on film, a precious ‘Three Minutes’ in 1938 Jewish Poland“Three Minutes: A Lengthening” builds a documentary around a short home movie clip featuring a Jewish community in Europe shortly before the Holocaust.
Viola Davis shines in true story of elite female fighting force“The Woman King” explores African history rarely seen in film. Its deep dive into a fierce, female fighting force replaces stereotypical depictions of Black characters with dignified ones.
After seeing Peele’s ‘Nope’ twice, our columnist appreciates itDirector Jordan Peele’s latest movie, “Nope,” liberates him from the expectations of his previous films by allowing him simply to be a Black man creating a work of art.
For Thai cave rescue, world came together. ‘Thirteen Lives’ shows how.“Thirteen Lives,” from filmmaker Ron Howard, features tension and courage while respecting the real-life people it depicts.
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’: A quest driven by love and fashionThe diverting film “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” offers an undercurrent of resilience and goodness.
