The New York Times – Film:
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley elevate a comedy about a weird true tale of defamation and dirty words.
Author: Alissa Wilkinson
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‘Art Talent Show’: A Documentary Celebration and Sendup
The New York Times – Film:
“Art Talent Show” follows students applying to a prestigious Czech academy. The film is both a tribute to the contemporary scene and a sendup.
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‘Late Night With the Devil’ Review: Selling Your Soul for the Ratings
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.
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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”?