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Mar. 19th, 2021
NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)
Mar. 19th, 2021 12:46 pmWojnarowicz
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Chris McKim
A documentary on the artist David Wojnarowicz shows the ways that the rebel was a prophet, and honors him appropriately.
A still from “Wojnarowicz,” a documentary from Chris McKim.
Watch on Kino Marquee.
By GLENN KENNY
Before the Dying of the Light
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Ali Essafi
This Ali Essafi documentary presents an inspiring view of the roiling visual-arts scene in 1970s Morocco.
A still from “Before the Dying of the Light,” a documentary from Ali Essafi.
Watch through MoMA’s Virtual Cinema.
By GLENN KENNY
The Fever
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Directed by Maya Da-Rin
Maya Da-Rin’s extraordinary film details the intimate life of an Indigenous family in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
Regis Myrupu in “The Fever.”
In virtual cinemas, including Film at Lincoln Center.
By DEVIKA GIRISH
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Directed by Chris Smith
Chris Smith’s gripping documentary looks deeper into the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.
William Singer, a central figure in the college admissions scandal that is the subject of “Operation Varsity Blues.”
Watch on Netflix.
By AMY NICHOLSON
-- Of Possible Interest --
LUZ
Crime, Drama, Romance | Directed by Jon Garcia
In this romantic drama from Jon Garcia, two men find love in prison, then try to make it work on the outside.
Jesse Tayeh and Ernesto Reyes in “Luz.”
In theaters and on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema.
By TEO BUGBEE
Zack Snyder's Justice League
R | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Directed by Zack Snyder
Snyder’s marathon cut of his film for HBO Max doesn’t add much to be happy about.
From left, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher and Ezra Miller in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”
Watch on HBO Max starting March 18.
By MAYA PHILLIPS
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Chris McKim
A documentary on the artist David Wojnarowicz shows the ways that the rebel was a prophet, and honors him appropriately.
A still from “Wojnarowicz,” a documentary from Chris McKim.
Watch on Kino Marquee.
By GLENN KENNY
Before the Dying of the Light
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Ali Essafi
This Ali Essafi documentary presents an inspiring view of the roiling visual-arts scene in 1970s Morocco.
A still from “Before the Dying of the Light,” a documentary from Ali Essafi.
Watch through MoMA’s Virtual Cinema.
By GLENN KENNY
The Fever
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Directed by Maya Da-Rin
Maya Da-Rin’s extraordinary film details the intimate life of an Indigenous family in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
Regis Myrupu in “The Fever.”
In virtual cinemas, including Film at Lincoln Center.
By DEVIKA GIRISH
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Directed by Chris Smith
Chris Smith’s gripping documentary looks deeper into the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.
William Singer, a central figure in the college admissions scandal that is the subject of “Operation Varsity Blues.”
Watch on Netflix.
By AMY NICHOLSON
-- Of Possible Interest --
LUZ
Crime, Drama, Romance | Directed by Jon Garcia
In this romantic drama from Jon Garcia, two men find love in prison, then try to make it work on the outside.
Jesse Tayeh and Ernesto Reyes in “Luz.”
In theaters and on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema.
By TEO BUGBEE
Zack Snyder's Justice League
R | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Directed by Zack Snyder
Snyder’s marathon cut of his film for HBO Max doesn’t add much to be happy about.
From left, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher and Ezra Miller in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”
Watch on HBO Max starting March 18.
By MAYA PHILLIPS
NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)
Mar. 19th, 2021 12:51 pmWojnarowicz
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Chris McKim
A documentary on the artist David Wojnarowicz shows the ways that the rebel was a prophet, and honors him appropriately.
A still from “Wojnarowicz,” a documentary from Chris McKim.
Watch on Kino Marquee.
By GLENN KENNY
Before the Dying of the Light
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Ali Essafi
This Ali Essafi documentary presents an inspiring view of the roiling visual-arts scene in 1970s Morocco.
A still from “Before the Dying of the Light,” a documentary from Ali Essafi.
Watch through MoMA’s Virtual Cinema.
By GLENN KENNY
The Fever
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Directed by Maya Da-Rin
Maya Da-Rin’s extraordinary film details the intimate life of an Indigenous family in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
Regis Myrupu in “The Fever.”
In virtual cinemas, including Film at Lincoln Center.
By DEVIKA GIRISH
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Directed by Chris Smith
Chris Smith’s gripping documentary looks deeper into the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.
William Singer, a central figure in the college admissions scandal that is the subject of “Operation Varsity Blues.”
Watch on Netflix.
By AMY NICHOLSON
-- Of Possible Interest --
LUZ
Crime, Drama, Romance | Directed by Jon Garcia
In this romantic drama from Jon Garcia, two men find love in prison, then try to make it work on the outside.
Jesse Tayeh and Ernesto Reyes in “Luz.”
In theaters and on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema.
By TEO BUGBEE
Zack Snyder's Justice League
R | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Directed by Zack Snyder
Snyder’s marathon cut of his film for HBO Max doesn’t add much to be happy about.
From left, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher and Ezra Miller in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”
Watch on HBO Max starting March 18.
By MAYA PHILLIPS
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Chris McKim
A documentary on the artist David Wojnarowicz shows the ways that the rebel was a prophet, and honors him appropriately.
A still from “Wojnarowicz,” a documentary from Chris McKim.
Watch on Kino Marquee.
By GLENN KENNY
Before the Dying of the Light
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Ali Essafi
This Ali Essafi documentary presents an inspiring view of the roiling visual-arts scene in 1970s Morocco.
A still from “Before the Dying of the Light,” a documentary from Ali Essafi.
Watch through MoMA’s Virtual Cinema.
By GLENN KENNY
The Fever
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Directed by Maya Da-Rin
Maya Da-Rin’s extraordinary film details the intimate life of an Indigenous family in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
Regis Myrupu in “The Fever.”
In virtual cinemas, including Film at Lincoln Center.
By DEVIKA GIRISH
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Directed by Chris Smith
Chris Smith’s gripping documentary looks deeper into the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.
William Singer, a central figure in the college admissions scandal that is the subject of “Operation Varsity Blues.”
Watch on Netflix.
By AMY NICHOLSON
-- Of Possible Interest --
LUZ
Crime, Drama, Romance | Directed by Jon Garcia
In this romantic drama from Jon Garcia, two men find love in prison, then try to make it work on the outside.
Jesse Tayeh and Ernesto Reyes in “Luz.”
In theaters and on Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema.
By TEO BUGBEE
Zack Snyder's Justice League
R | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Directed by Zack Snyder
Snyder’s marathon cut of his film for HBO Max doesn’t add much to be happy about.
From left, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher and Ezra Miller in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”
Watch on HBO Max starting March 18.
By MAYA PHILLIPS