The New York Times – Film:
With the main slate making few waves, the biggest moments at the festival so far involve a new horror comedy and a restored horror provocation.
Category: Film
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How the ‘Is God Is’ Playwright Aleshea Harris Became a Director
The New York Times – Film:
Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama “Is God Is.” When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic possibilities far beyond her play.
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‘Faces of Death’ Confronts Our Viewing Habits
The New York Times – Film:
Alissa Wilkinson, a New York Times film critic, reviews “Faces of Death” (2026).
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‘Been Here Stay Here’ Documentary Examines Tangier Island
The New York Times – Film:
“Been Here Stay Here” examines the complicated Chesapeake Bay dynamic when many residents don’t believe in man-made climate change.
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‘In the Grey’ Review: Cavill and Gyllenhaal Bring the Ruckus
The New York Times – Film:
Guy Ritchie’s latest is a sleek, sun-drenched actioner in which morality is fuzzy but the fashion is sharp.
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Five Action Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks include brawling teenagers, vengeful widowers and retired swordsmen.
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At Cannes, the Specter of Hollywood Always Looms Large (Even in Its Absence)
The New York Times – Film:
The lack of big studio movies is apparent in the festival’s quiet start, though the filmmakers James Gray and Jane Schoenbrun have made an impression.
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Martin Short and the Secret to Finding Joy While Surviving Tragedy
The New York Times – Film:
The comedy star, who is the subject of a new documentary, has faced a series of unimaginable losses. Yet he says there are always laughs to remember.