film reviews

One Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker writes about the work of another, the portrait of a brilliant, complex and troubled musical icon.

A piece of classic theater is reimagined by longtime collaborators, and reframed by a stunning new acting talent.

A filmmaker who has found the perfect balance between stylistic and character-driven elements elicits the latest great Al Pacino performance.

A film about a troubled, lost young man finds a deep resonance for a writer-director who himself had times of struggle.

What do you do if you're in a post-Cannes funk? Well, watching a truly great piece of cinema can prove the perfect pick-me-up.

What if a 21st-century sex comedy could be smart as well as bawdy, have well-drawn adult characters as well as dick jokes?

In which the author fulfills his responsibility to respond to the film by combining well-reasoned observations with an extended ice cream metaphor.

Returning to Isla Nublar once again, a film fanatic turned film director goes in search of moments of movie magic, and his inner child.

The latest take on Flaubert's classic prompts a filmmaker working on his second feature to ponder the pluses and perils of the adaptation process.

The Sundance 2015 Grand Jury Prize-winning doc is a sensitive portrait of a unique group of brothers and the movies' impact on their lives.

The new documentary about (and by) the pair of political pranksters showcases not only their successful stunts but also their failures and low points.

The great Indian director's defining works demand being seen with fresh eyes, thanks to a stunning new restoration by the Criterion Collection.