The New York Times – Film:
This comedy is a daddy-issues movie with a queasy premise truly made for these times.
Author: Glenn Kenny
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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.
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‘The Day the Music Died’ Review: ‘American Pie,’ the Life of a Hit
The New York Times – Music:
Don McLean tries to clear up some misapprehensions about the eight-an-a-half-minute song that took on a life of its own, in this documentary.
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‘This Much I Know to Be True’ Review: Nick Cave Prepares for the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
A new music documentary by Andrew Dominik explores the collaboration of Cave and Warren Ellis.
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‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Review: They’re Yellow but Not Mellow
The New York Times – Film:
This latest edition featuring the animated creatures is an origin story of sorts for their master, Gru.
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‘Fourth of July’ Review: Fraught Family Dynamics From Louis C.K.
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian directs, co-writes and takes a supporting role in this family dramedy. It’s not supposed to be his show, but it is anyway.