The New York Times – Film:
A new film dramatizes the true story of two brothers thrust into the spotlight 30 years after the album they recorded as teenagers is discovered.
Author: Claire Shaffer
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‘Happiness for Beginners’ Review: Live, Laugh, Hike
The New York Times – Film:
Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes star in “Happiness for Beginners,” an outdoorsy rom-com that’s inoffensive to a fault.
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‘The Five Demands’ Review: Occupying a College for Racial Justice
The New York Times – Film:
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, a documentary recalls the occupation of City College 50 years ago.
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‘Sin La Habana’ Review: A Long Way From Home
The New York Times – Film:
In Kaveh Nabatian’s new drama, an Afro-Cuban dancer tries to bring his girlfriend to Canada through a sham marriage.
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‘Stay Awake’ Review: Becoming Their Mother’s Caretakers
The New York Times – Film:
This story of a small-town family impacted by addiction succeeds in humanizing its characters but falters when it tries to include a coming-of-age tale.
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‘The Restless’ Review: The Painful Cycles of Mental Illness
The New York Times – Film:
Joachim Lafosse’s film is an intimate but flawed portrayal of the effect a man’s bipolar disorder has on his family.
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‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: The Y.A. Author Who Went There First
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, features Blume narrating the milestones of her life and career, along with interviews of her famous fans.
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‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ Review: This Giant Frog Needs Your Help
The New York Times – Film:
An enigmatic adaptation of a short story collection by Haruki Murakami, this animated film is set shortly after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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‘Rye Lane’ Review: A Lively Modern Rom-Com With a British Accent
The New York Times – Film:
Raine Allen-Miller’s feature debut revives the genre with exuberant performances and a vibrant South London setting.