‘Meeting Gorbachev’ Review: Werner Herzog Finds a True Hero in This Tender Documentary About the Former Soviet Leader — Telluride
In Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and final President of the Soviet Union, Werner Herzog has finally met his match.
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‘Trial by Fire’ Review: Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell Shine in a Damning Condemnation of the Death Penalty — Telluride
Ed Zwick’s furious new film stumbles as a drama, but Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell make it a compelling argument against the death penalty.
‘Reversing Roe’ Review: Netflix Documentary Condemns the Politicization of Abortion — Telluride
Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg’s Netflix documentary unpacks the process by which abortion grew from a personal issue to a political one.
Industry Anxiety at Telluride Proved Even Critics Must Embrace Oscar Hype
Awards-season gamesmanship has always seemed to be counter to criticism, but Oscar nominations are one of the few things that can get people out of their comfort zones and into a movie theater.
Telluride 2017 Report Card: Critics Rank the Best Films and Performances
IndieWire’s annual Telluride poll often points toward potential Oscar frontrunners. But this year’s outcome is something of a surprise.
Barry Jenkins Shares Charming Story About Meeting Greta Gerwig For ‘Lady Bird’ Premiere
The “Moonlight” director told Telluride audiences about the time he met the actress-turned-filmmaker a decade ago.
Why Great Movies at the Telluride Film Festival Face Dire Futures — Critic’s Notebook
It’s a strong year for new fall movies, but industry anxiety about getting the work seen has reached a fever pitch.
6 Things We Learned at Telluride, Including Oscar Chances for Greta Gerwig, Angelina Jolie, and Gary Oldman
Also: Any distributors willing to embrace Christian Bale in “Hostiles” and Ethan Hawke in “First Reformed”? They’d love to join this year’s race.
‘Battle of the Sexes’ Reviews Praise Emma Stone’s ‘Extraordinary’ Work As Billie Jean King
First “La La Land” and now “The Battle of the Sexes.” Emma Stone is turning into a real awards powerhouse.
‘The Insult’ Review: Ziad Doueiri’s Parable Reveals a Fresh Perspective on Arab Life in the Middle East
The director of “The Attack” is back with another compelling look at tensions in Lebanese society.
‘Foxtrot’ Is a Brilliant Portrait of Israeli Frustrations — Telluride Review
Samuel Maoz’s second feature is beautiful deadpan satire with many surprises in store.
Review: Peter Sarsgaard Stars In Netflix’s ‘Wormwood,’ a Documentary-Fiction Combo You’ve Never Experienced Before
Errol Morris’ four-and-a-half hour miniseries pushes his familiar style in a fresh direction.
