The New York Times – Film:
Lyrics that contain references to violence have been used as legal evidence, a practice this documentary by J.M. Harper condemns as unfair and prejudicial.
Author: Ben Kenigsberg
-
‘Onlookers’ Review: Portraits of Picture Takers
The New York Times – Film:
This experimental nonfiction feature from Kimi Takesue aims to reflect on travel and tourism in Laos, but offers few striking images.
-
In ‘The Taste of Things,’ the Food Was Prepared by the Actors
The New York Times – Film:
“The Taste of Things” didn’t use cooking doubles, but a pro offscreen helped guide the stars. Getting the meals right was everything to the director Tran Anh Hung.
-
‘Marmalade’ Review: Getting Out of a Jam
The New York Times – Film:
Joe Keery plays a seeming dupe in a crime movie that plays dumb, then tries to play smart, but only becomes dumber.
-
‘Bushman’ Review: Outsider Art
The New York Times – Film:
A 1971 indie whose making was disrupted by its star’s deportation finally receives a release in New York.
-
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The New York Times – Film:
Economic exploitation, climate change, entrenched corruption: These acclaimed films find fascination in catastrophe.
-
‘American Star’ Review: Armed and Vacationing
The New York Times – Film:
Ian McShane stars as an assassin killing time in the Canary Islands.
-
‘Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest’ Review: A Barrier-Breaking Ascent
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary tells the story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Earth’s highest mountain.
-
Did This Couple Inspire Edward Albee’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’?
The New York Times – Film:
A newly preserved Andy Warhol film documents a combative artist couple the playwright knew. The movie is premiering in MoMA’s To Save and Project.