‘Someone, Somewhere’ Is a Puzzlingly Successful Rom-Com
French director Cédric Klapisch crafts a unique movie with much to say about depression, therapy and Tinder.
Video Games: From ‘Pong’ to the Eighth Art
Games are changing. Let's try to keep up.
‘Tel Aviv on Fire’ Channels Frustration Into Comedy
The Luxembourgish Oscars entry, directed by NYU Tisch professor and Palestinian director Sameh Zoabi, tackles the Israel-Palestine conflict through a satirical lens.
‘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.
‘The Whistlers:’ A Loving Callback to Noir
Director Corneliu Porumboiu rides the line between exactness and confusion in his intricate web of plots and deceit.
‘The King’ Falls Short of Potential
Timothée Chalamet plays a reluctant king in this rendition of Shakespeare’s “Henry V,” jam-packed beyond its bursting point with action and intrigue.
‘The Day Shall Come’ Boldly Lampoons Terror and the FBI
“Four Lions” director Chris Morris takes a stab at religion, terrorism and petty government feuds.
‘Ad Astra’ Is a Slightly Maddening Delight
Ad Astra delves into the isolating monotony of space travel in a not-so-distant future.
‘Dr. Stone’ Meditates on Civilization Itself
The much-promoted fall season anime balances microcosmic world-building with a battle for progress.
