Critic’s Pick
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Passion in Every Frame
Few directors close the divide between the art film and the blockbuster like Christopher Nolan.
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CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer.
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CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures Christopher Nolan on the Sheer Feat of Filming ‘The Odyssey’
He and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.
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CreditErik Tanner for The New York Times The Surprising Parallels Between ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer’
Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson describes how Christopher Nolan’s version of “The Odyssey” builds on key themes in his previous film “Oppenheimer.”
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‘The Real World’ and Nathan Fielder Can Both Thank This Cult Filmmaker
Ross McElwee’s documentaries have shaped reality TV, comedy, podcasts and more in ways that you may not realize.
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CreditMusic Box Films Critic’s Notebook‘Heartstopper Forever’ Review: Facing a Grown-Up Reality
The glossy Netflix series graduates into adulthood with this movie starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke as a couple with thoughts of college ahead.
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CreditNetflix Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic
At the International Stunt School in Seattle, veterans of TV and film teach newcomers the art of falls, fights and fire.
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CreditChris Maggio for The New York Times ‘Heartstopper Forever’: What to Know Before Seeing the Movie
The Netflix series and its feature-length finale are based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman. Here’s a reminder of the events of the characters and where their stories left off.
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This month’s picks include epics from Werner Herzog and Akira Kurosawa, along with one of the most quintessential New York movies.
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Brenda Fricker, First Irish Actress to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
She won for playing a stoic mother in “My Left Foot” and achieved cult status as a pigeon whisperer in Central Park in “Home Alone 2.”
By Natasha King
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
This month brings a catastrophic crush, underhanded ushers and a sinister St. Nick.
By Erik Piepenburg
5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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Want More of the ‘Odyssey’? Read These Books Next.
Informative histories, modern retellings and genre-bending homages will take you back to the long road to Ithaca.
By Calum Marsh
Times InsiderWait, Moviegoing Isn’t Dead? Our Critic Explains.
The Times’s chief film critic, Manohla Dargis, discusses what is driving the youthquake in moviegoing, and what she thinks it portends for the film industry.
By Sarah Bahr
Akihiro Miwa, Actor and Singer With Gender-Fluid Glamour, Dies at 91
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
By Ash Wu
‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Review: A Rebel With a Cause
The documentary about the stage and screen director is unabashedly celebratory, and leaves you wanting to see more.
By Ben Kenigsberg
‘They Fight’ Review: It Might Have Been a Contender
This real-life inspired boxing drama has muscular ambitions, but too little finesse.
By Lisa Kennedy
‘Horsegirls’ Review: Finding Her Stride
An autistic woman finds independence by training for a hobbyhorse competition in this sweet-and-sour coming-of-age film.
By Beatrice Loayza
‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ Review: Stolen Childhoods
A disturbed young woman tries to heal her past by abducting a rebellious child in this strange and intermittently touching road movie.
By Jeannette Catsoulis
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