NYT Critic's Pick Movies +++

‘The Competition’ Review: Vying for a Slot in an Elite Film School
The Competition NYT Critic's Pick Directed by Claire Simon Documentary 2h 1m
By Glenn Kenny

‘Wrestle’ Review: On the Mat, Fighting for a Future
Wrestle NYT Critic's Pick Directed by Suzannah Herbert, Lauren Belfer Documentary, Sport 1h 36m
By Jeannette Catsoulis

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‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Review: A Series Scales Up
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Directed by Dean DeBlois Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy PG 1h 44m
By Ben Kenigsberg

‘The Wandering Earth’ Review: Planetary Disaster Goes Global
The Wandering Earth Directed by Frant Gwo Sci-Fi 2h 5m
By Ben Kenigsberg

-- Oscar! Oscar! Oscar! --

THE CARPETBAGGER
Oscars 2019 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress
Our expert has been closely following the races and the voters, all season. Here’s what he thinks will happen at the ceremony on Sunday.
By Kyle Buchanan

A Pocket Guide to the Oscars’ Beefiest Controversies
How to navigate a fractious, scandal-plagued year at the movies.
By Reggie Ugwu

ANATOMY OF A SCENE
Watch: An Inside Look at 2019’s Oscar-Nominated Films
Hear from directors of this year’s Best Picture nominees.
By Mekado Murphy

No Thanks. Really, Oscar Winners, Skip That Part.
The academy stumbled onto its latest innovation: the Non-Hosted Oscars. Cutting thank-yous should be next.
By Peter Mehlman

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