NYT Critic’s Pick Movies Plus Two Of Possible Interest

Chasing Coral


Jeff Orlowski’s documentary emphasizes that climate change isn’t just an aboveground phenomenon — warmer oceans mean that coral reefs are in peril, too.
By NICOLE HERRINGTON
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Jeff Orlowski
Writers Davis Coombe, Vickie Curtis, Jeff Orlowski
Stars Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan, Mark Eakin
Running Time 1h 33m
Genre Documentary

War for the Planet of the Apes


With Andy Serkis reprising his role as Caesar, “War for the Planet of the Apes” is a humane western wrapped around a prison movie, as primates battle for primacy.
By A. O. SCOTT
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Matt Reeves
Stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval, Amiah Miller
Rating PG-13
Running Time 2h 20m
Genres Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

-- Of Possible Interest --

Birthright: A War Story
The documentary argues that not just pregnancy-related treatment, but also all manner of health care for women, is under constant attack.
By HELEN T. VERONGOS
Director Civia Tamarkin
Running Time 1h 45m
Genre Documentary


I Am the Blues


Daniel Cross’s film spends time with Delta bluesmen, many in their 80s, still living and playing in the small towns of Louisiana and Mississippi.
By DANIEL M. GOLD
Director Daniel Cross
Running Time 1h 46m
Genres Documentary, History, Music

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