Film

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ is a Lesson in Forgiveness and Healing
The new film about children’s television icon Mr. Rogers is a touching tribute to how one man’s kindness helped shape the life of someone in need.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor
• November 25, 2019

Documentary ‘After the Murder of Albert Lima’ Follows a Man Pursuing His Father’s Killer
"After the Murder of Albert Lima" has a near-impossible premise, and that’s what makes it incredible.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2019

‘An Elephant Sitting Still’ Is a Portrait of Sadness for a Hopeless Generation
Director Hu Bo’s first and only film before he tragically took his own life ruminates on a nihilistic worldview.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2019

‘Waves’ Verges on Cinematic Sensory Overload
“Waves” is a gripping family drama that captivates with experimental sound design and visual components.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• November 17, 2019

Beekeeping Documentary ‘Honeyland’ Is Utterly Sublime
Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s “Honeyland” is a story about bees, honey and the human condition.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2019

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Swan Song to the Goodfellas
Scorsese’s latest offering is a farewell to an era of film from a master of his craft.
Masnsen Bouzidi, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2019

‘Marriage Story’ Is Noah Baumbach in Top Form
Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson deliver enthralling performances as a couple fallen out of love.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• November 12, 2019

‘One Child Nation’: Fighting for the Right to Choose
Propaganda is a powerful tool, and China abused it. NYU alumna Nanfu Wang reflects on the iron grip of China’s propaganda in her newest documentary.
Megan Chew, Contributing Writer
• November 11, 2019

‘Varda by Agnès’: a Revolutionary Retrospective
Agnès Varda’s posthumous swan song is an inspirational love letter to the cinematic arts.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer
• November 11, 2019

‘Greener Grass’: A Lackluster Attempt at Social Satire
The suburban soccer mom comedy falls short of social commentary but entertains with its bizarre premise.
Nico Pedrero-Setzer, Staff Writer
• November 8, 2019

If You Like Movies, You Probably Won’t Like ‘REDOUBT’
A film that will leave most viewers’ heads spinning, “REDOUBT” retells a myth in the mountains of Idaho.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 5, 2019

‘Searching for Mr. Rugoff’ Immortalizes a Titan of the Film Industry
The documentary tracks the life of a man who once owned NYU’s Cantor Film Center and brought “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” to the United States.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer
• November 4, 2019

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