The New York Times – Film:
An uncommonly strong debut from the Vietnamese director Pham Thien An asks existential questions without answers.
Author: Alissa Wilkinson
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‘Mean Girls’ and the New (Home-Schooled) Kid in Class
The New York Times – Film:
As our critic knows, missing out on the shared experience of school is deeply strange. It’s something Hollywood rarely acknowledges, except in these films.
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‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ Review: A Whole Life in Art
The New York Times – Film:
The painter Apolonia Sokol is the ostensible subject of a wide-ranging documentary about life itself.
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‘The Book of Clarence’ Review: Messiahs Wherever You Look
The New York Times – Film:
LaKeith Stanfield leads a predominantly Black cast in a retelling of the story of Jesus that’s both irreverent and devoted.
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‘Night Swim’ Review: Hold Your Breath, Forever
The New York Times – Film:
The backyard pool is a symbol of love and of terror in this uneven but scary horror film.
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‘The Taste of Things’ and a Lovingly Prepared Meal
The New York Times – Film:
In a kitchen pas de deux, two cooks turn a feast into a meditation on time, longing and the seasons.
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‘Good Grief’ Review: Somehow, Life Goes On in Daniel Levy’s Film
The New York Times – Film:
In his feature directorial debut, Daniel Levy applies a light but wise hand to a man navigating life after loss.
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With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?
The New York Times – Film:
In his performances in “Michael Clayton” and other films, he brought an element of danger and uncertainty that kept us on edge.
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‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: A Whole Civilization in the Classroom
The New York Times – Film:
An idealistic teacher in a German school meets reality, and it’s messier than she could have imagined.