The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary about his life and career, the tennis player John McEnroe, known for his temper, doesn’t bother trying to apologize for his behavior.
Author: Glenn Kenny
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‘Breaking’ Review: A Bank Holdup by an Ex-Marine, for Benefits
The New York Times – Film:
John Boyega plays a veteran at the end of his rope in this fact-based story of grievance and hostage-taking.
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‘Delia’s Gone’ Review: A False Conviction in a Hardscrabble Town
The New York Times – Film:
A man aims to find his sister’s real killer.
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‘The Princess’ Review: An Unsparing Look at Princess Diana
The New York Times – Film:
The director Ed Perkins uses only found footage to create a harrowing account of Diana’s life and death.
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‘Faith’ Review: Training to Fight Demons at a Monastery
The New York Times – Film:
Valentina Pedicini’s final documentary tracks the “Warriors of Light” — their leader, and their monks and mothers, in Italy.
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‘I Love My Dad’ Review: A Father Catfishes His Son
The New York Times – Film:
This comedy is a daddy-issues movie with a queasy premise truly made for these times.
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‘Honor Society’ Review: Ivy League Strategist’s Cynical Shell Is Cracked
The New York Times – Film:
Angourie Rice plays an initially unappealing character, as a Harvard striver with sneaky moves.
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Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster
The New York Times – Film:
The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult to pin down.
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‘Skies of Lebanon’ Review: A Beautiful Life, for a While
The New York Times – Film:
A woman’s journey to Beirut leads to a storybook romance in the debut feature from the director Chloé Mazlo.