NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

Happiest Season
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG-13 | Comedy, Romance | Directed by Clea DuVall
Straight expectations sour a lesbian couple’s holidays in this romantic comedy.


Mackenzie Davis and Kristen Stewart in “Happiest Season.”
By TEO BUGBEE

My Psychedelic Love Story
NYT Critic’s Pick | TV-14 | Documentary | Directed by Errol Morris
This Errol Morris documentary explores the relationship between the LSD guru and Joanna Harcourt-Smith, a woman who likened herself to Mata Hari.


Timothy Leary and Joanna Harcourt-Smith in “My Psychedelic Love Story.”
By GLENN KENNY

Zappa
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Documentary | Directed by Alex Winter
The documentary, directed by Alex Winter, portrays the musician and composer Frank Zappa as a sort of noble.


Frank Zappa, in the documentary by Alex Winter.
By GLENN KENNY