The New York Times – Film:
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Category: Newman, Olivia (Film Director)
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After a Fire, a Director Finds a Lifeline in ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
The New York Times – Film:
Olivia Newman lost her home in the 2025 California wildfires. Telling the story of a woman who connects with an octopus after a major loss proved a balm.
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‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Their Octopus Teacher
The New York Times – Film:
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman get help from an eight-tentacled friend in this bland adaptation of a hit novel.
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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: A Wild Heroine, a Soothing Tale
The New York Times – Film:
Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as an orphaned girl in the marshes of North Carolina in this tame adaptation of Delia Owens’s popular novel.