The New York Times – Film:
An occult-obsessed nation is nimbly captured in this found-footage horror film about a late night show gone horribly wrong.
Author: Alissa Wilkinson
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Gene Wilder and Frida Kahlo in Their Own Words in 2 New Films
The New York Times – Film:
These documentaries draw us in by giving the sense that we’re getting the story straight from the artists. But we’re not always getting the full picture.
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‘The Tuba Thieves’ Review: The Real Meaning of Listening
The New York Times – Film:
In this film, the artist Alison O’Daniel uses the theft of tubas from Southern California high schools as a central hub in a wheel with many spokes.
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‘Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus’: A Parting Gift From a Master Musician
The New York Times – Music:
The final concert of the Japanese virtuoso is captured in an aching meditation on mortality and legacy.
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An Oscar-Winning Concert Documentary That Speaks Volumes About America
The New York Times – Film:
“Woodstock” involved filmmakers who figure in this year’s awards ceremony.
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‘Damsel’ Review: Yet Another Strong Female Lead
The New York Times – Film:
Millie Bobby Brown is a daring princess in a fairy tale that unspools its surprises far too soon.
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Christopher Walken’s Hidden ‘Dune’ Connection
The New York Times – Music:
The actor who plays the malevolent emperor in the new film actually brought an element of the saga to life once before. Remember “Weapon of Choice”?
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‘A Revolution on Canvas’ Review: The Personal, the Political and the Painting
The New York Times – Film:
A documentary about lost artwork intimately involves one of its directors.
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In ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Zone of Interest,’ We Hear What We Are
The New York Times – Film:
Does morality have a sound? Both films use sonics and silence in contrast with images. The complex results raise questions about what makes us human.