Miranda July Walks a Tightrope with ‘Kajillionaire’ and Never Falls Off
Comedy is hard, but it helps to have an expert cast to execute one of the best movies of the year.
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‘Mangrove’ Review: Steve McQueen’s Tale of Racial Injustice Builds to Thrilling Courtroom Showdown
The latest entry in McQueen’s “Small Axe” project turns the story of the Mangrove Nine into a taut and absorbing drama.
New Movies: Release Calendar for September 25, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films
Staying home? Good. Looking for something new to watch? Even better!
Wong Kar-Wai’s Mysterious ‘Chungking Express’ Sequel Gets Approval to Begin Production
Wong Kar-wai appears to be adding a third narrative to his “Chungking Express” series that follows two lovers in the year 2036.
Sundance: BAM Head Gina Duncan Joins in Newly Created Producing Director Role
Duncan is the latest big hire for the festival, which has been steadily reshaping its leadership lineup since the departure of former festival director John Cooper.
‘Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles’ Review: A Mouthwatering but Half-Baked Slice of Food Porn
Laura Gabbert’s documentary about a decadent food event at the Met asks one simple question: Is history cake?
‘Chicago 7’ Vs. the World: How Aaron Sorkin’s Awards-Friendly Epic Jolted a Strange Awards Season
Screen Talk: Aaron Sorkin’s big courtroom drama seems readymade for awards season glory (though “Nomadland” still has heat). But when will the rest of this awards season take shape?
NYFF Reacts to the ‘Injustice of the Breonna Taylor Ruling’ by Offering Free Steve McQueen Film
McQueen’s “Mangrove,” plus other films in the “Small Axe” trilogy, are dedicated to the memory of George Floyd.
‘The Midnight Sky’ First Look: George Clooney Mixes ‘Gravity’ and ‘The Revenant’ in Netflix Space Drama
Clooney returns to the space genre as a director after acting in Steven Soderbergh’s “Solaris” and Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity.”
‘Misbehaviour’ Review: An Overly Tame Slice of History Gussied Up with Strong Performances
Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Jessie Buckley add pop to the feminist pageant comedy, while Greg Kinnear serves up an icky Bob Hope worth despising.
‘The Boys in the Band’ Review: Mart Crowley’s Stage Scandal Is Now a Darkly Witty Romp on Netflix
The all-gay cast’s powerhouse performances elevate this sophisticated, tart-tongued second screen adaptation of the 1968 play.
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Transforms Sorkin’s Old-School Courtroom Drama
Sorkin’s epic period piece about the famed trial is a giant, giddy burst of theatricality, but Cohen’s performance is on another level.
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‘Mangrove’ Review: Steve McQueen’s British Courtroom Drama Does Justice to a Landmark Case Against Black Activists
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Jessie Ware on Dance Music in the Age of Quarantine
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The 100 Series Finale: 'The Last War' Arrives in Extended Promo — Watch
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MLB Playoffs Begin Anew With More Teams, Revenue and Safety Bubbles