NYT Critic’s Pick Movies

The Raft
NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Marcus Lindeen
A fascinating documentary re-examines a notorious anthropological experiment from the 1970s.
By A.O. SCOTT

The Last Black Man in San Francisco
NYT Critic’s Pick R Drama Directed by Joe Talbot
An indelibly beautiful story of love, family and loss in America from two childhood friends turned filmmakers.
By MANOHLA DARGIS

Framing John DeLorean
NYT Critic’s Pick Not Rated Documentary Directed by Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce
Mixing documentary and fictionalized re-enactment, a new film about the mythic automaker tells a quintessentially American story of ambition and greed.
By GLENN KENNY

Funan
NYT Critic’s Pick Animation Directed by Denis Do
Denis Do tells a grim tale of captivity and oppression in 1970s Cambodia.
By GLENN KENNY

Leto
NYT Critic’s Pick Biography, Music, Romance Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov
Kirill Serebrennikov’s gentle mood piece brings an underground music scene to vivid life.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

Late Night
NYT Critic’s Pick R Comedy, Drama Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Mindy Kaling wrote and co-stars in a sharp and sincere comedy about sexism in broadcasting in the era of #MeToo and social media.
By A.O. SCOTT

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