The New York Times – Film:
The director Ari M. Roussimoff’s black-and-white homage to the downtown crowd gets a raw screening at the Museum of Modern Art before its restoration.
Author: Glenn Kenny
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‘Mister Organ’ Review: Antiques Sideshow
The New York Times – Film:
A documentarian’s investigation into peculiar events outside a New Zealand antiques shop turns into a horror story.
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‘The Kill Room’ Review: Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson Reunite
The New York Times – Film:
The “Pulp Fiction” actors Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson reunite in a bloody saga that is past its “best by” date, but includes an all-star supporting cast.
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‘The Saint of Second Chances’ Review: Baseball Inferno
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary from Morgan Neville and Jeff Malmberg reconsiders the troubled career of Mike Veeck, a son of the M.L.B. impresario Bill Veeck.
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‘Mr. Jimmy’ Review: Trying for That Perfect Page Re-Creation
The New York Times – Music:
Akio Sakurai is obsessed with sounding exactly like the Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. This documentary plumbs the depths of his devotion.
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‘Strays’ Review: A Raunchy Comedy Goes to the Dogs
The New York Times – Film:
Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx voice two canines on a quest for revenge in this crude live-action feature.
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‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Review: Fully in the Building
The New York Times – Film:
Elvis Presley’s 1968 TV special showcased the king of rock ‘n’ roll in his unadulterated glory. A new documentary shows how it happened.
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‘All Up in the Biz’ Review: Showtime’s Biz Markie Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
Biz Markie created hits like “Just a Friend” and influenced a wide range of rappers, many of whom remember him fondly in this Showtime documentary.
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‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Pop Star Turns Politician
The New York Times – Film:
Uganda has been under authoritarian rule for decades. Wine has doggedly challenged its leader, and this documentary shows the price he’s paid.