The New York Times – Film:
Opposites attract in this provocative drama about mass violence and two disaffected man-boys.
Category: Movies
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‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: An Era of Artistic Revolutions
The New York Times – Film:
Sylvain Chomet (“The Triplets of Belleville”), directs this animated biopic of the filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, which revels in the sights and sounds of Provence.
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‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: Queen Bees of the Food Court
The New York Times – Film:
Among a group of high school girls at the mall, power becomes toxic in the style of modern classics like “Mean Girls” and “The Craft,” but without the vibrancy.
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‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary follows the K-pop supergroup BTS reuniting after a four-year hiatus as they find their album’s new vision.
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‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Digging Out of the Doldrums
The New York Times – Film:
Matthew Shear’s comedic feature appealingly explores the jitters of a stalled young paralegal who babysits for a frustrated actress.
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‘Alpha’ Review: Body Trouble
The New York Times – Film:
A reckless incident at a party throws a young girl’s life into turmoil in this extraordinary third feature from Julia Ducournau.
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Stephen Colbert Is Writing a New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie
The New York Times – Film:
In an announcement video with the director Peter Jackson, the late-night host said he was developing a new film based on early chapters of the trilogy.
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A Master of Animation Is Back, With a ‘Magnificent’ Story
The New York Times – Film:
The first animated feature in 15 years by the acclaimed French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, the “Triplets of Belleville” creator, is a biopic of another artist who never lost his ability for wonder and curiosity.
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‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems
The New York Times – Film:
Two of last year’s best indies — a family drama and a no-holds-barred sex comedy — are among the many treasures on your subscription streaming services this month.