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lsandersonStar Wars: The Last Jedi
With charm and wit, the latest “Star Wars” movie unites the past and present as it looks toward the future.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Rian Johnson
Writer Rian Johnson
Stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Tom Hardy
Rating PG-13
Running Time 2h 32m
Genres Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Wormwood
The American filmmaker chases down clues and tries to exorcise demons as he tackles the biggest case of his career.
By A.O. SCOTT
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Errol Morris
Writers Kieran Fitzgerald, Steven Hathaway, Molly Rokosz
Stars Jack Michael Doke, Callie La Personerie, Jack O'Connell, Kelli Barrett, Stephanie Purpuri
Genres Documentary, Biography
The Rape of Recy Taylor
Nancy Buirski’s film is one of multiple layers and marvelous gumption.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Nancy Buirski
Writer Nancy Buirski
Stars Tommy Bernardi, Robert Corbitt, Alma Daniels, Cynthia Erivo, Crystal Feimster
Running Time 1h 31m
Genre Documentary
Soufra
This documentary from Thomas Morgan, about a female entrepreneur establishing a business just south of Beirut, is a stirring tale of empowerment.
By ANDY WEBSTER
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Thomas A. Morgan
Writer Thomas A. Morgan
Running Time 1h 13m
Genre Documentary
-- Of Possible Interest --
Birdboy: The Forgotten Children
The movie has talking animals, but it’s not necessarily for kids.
By A.O. SCOTT
Directors Pedro Rivero, Alberto Vázquez
Writers Pedro Rivero, Alberto Vázquez
Stars Andrea Alzuri, Eva Ojanguren, Josu Cubero, Félix Arcarazo, Jorge Carrero
Running Time 1h 16m
Genres Animation, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Ferdinand
Ferdinand, the picture-book bull that is actually quite tame, gets new life in a computer-animated adaptation from Carlos Saldanha.
By BEN KENIGSBERG
Director Carlos Saldanha
Writers Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Stars John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, Jack Gore, Jet Jurgensmeyer
Rating PG
Running Time 1h 46m
Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Beyond Skyline
Liam O’Donnell’s genre-hopping film takes its characters from Los Angeles to Laos, but risks losing its audience along the way.
By GLENN KENNY
Director Liam O'Donnell
Writer Liam O'Donnell
Stars Frank Grillo, Bojana Novakovic, Iko Uwais, Callan Mulvey, Valentine Payen
Rating R
Running Time 1h 45m
Genres Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Sundowners
In this droll comedy from Pavan Moondi, a pair of feckless layabouts are assigned to video-record a wedding at a Mexican resort. Mishaps ensue.
By ANDY WEBSTER
Director Pavan Moondi
Writer Pavan Moondi
Stars Phil Hanley, Luke Lalonde, Tim Heidecker, Cara Gee, Nick Flanagan
Running Time 1h 38m
Genres Comedy, Drama
Desolation
This psycho-in-the-woods tale benefits from sensitive writing and organic performances.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Director Sam Patton
Writers Matt Anderson, Michael Larson-Kangas
Stars Toby Nichols, Jaimi Paige, Alyshia Ochse, Claude Duhamel
Running Time 1h 18m
Genres Drama, Horror, Thriller
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
Bill Pullman stars in this Montana-set western, which tips its cowboy hat to classics of the genre.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Director Jared Moshe
Writer Jared Moshe
Stars Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, Joseph Lee Anderson, Michael Spears, Dillinger Steele
Rating R
Running Time 1h 51m
Genre Western
With charm and wit, the latest “Star Wars” movie unites the past and present as it looks toward the future.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Rian Johnson
Writer Rian Johnson
Stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Tom Hardy
Rating PG-13
Running Time 2h 32m
Genres Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Wormwood
The American filmmaker chases down clues and tries to exorcise demons as he tackles the biggest case of his career.
By A.O. SCOTT
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Errol Morris
Writers Kieran Fitzgerald, Steven Hathaway, Molly Rokosz
Stars Jack Michael Doke, Callie La Personerie, Jack O'Connell, Kelli Barrett, Stephanie Purpuri
Genres Documentary, Biography
The Rape of Recy Taylor
Nancy Buirski’s film is one of multiple layers and marvelous gumption.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Nancy Buirski
Writer Nancy Buirski
Stars Tommy Bernardi, Robert Corbitt, Alma Daniels, Cynthia Erivo, Crystal Feimster
Running Time 1h 31m
Genre Documentary
Soufra
This documentary from Thomas Morgan, about a female entrepreneur establishing a business just south of Beirut, is a stirring tale of empowerment.
By ANDY WEBSTER
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Thomas A. Morgan
Writer Thomas A. Morgan
Running Time 1h 13m
Genre Documentary
-- Of Possible Interest --
Birdboy: The Forgotten Children
The movie has talking animals, but it’s not necessarily for kids.
By A.O. SCOTT
Directors Pedro Rivero, Alberto Vázquez
Writers Pedro Rivero, Alberto Vázquez
Stars Andrea Alzuri, Eva Ojanguren, Josu Cubero, Félix Arcarazo, Jorge Carrero
Running Time 1h 16m
Genres Animation, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Ferdinand
Ferdinand, the picture-book bull that is actually quite tame, gets new life in a computer-animated adaptation from Carlos Saldanha.
By BEN KENIGSBERG
Director Carlos Saldanha
Writers Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Stars John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, Jack Gore, Jet Jurgensmeyer
Rating PG
Running Time 1h 46m
Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Beyond Skyline
Liam O’Donnell’s genre-hopping film takes its characters from Los Angeles to Laos, but risks losing its audience along the way.
By GLENN KENNY
Director Liam O'Donnell
Writer Liam O'Donnell
Stars Frank Grillo, Bojana Novakovic, Iko Uwais, Callan Mulvey, Valentine Payen
Rating R
Running Time 1h 45m
Genres Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Sundowners
In this droll comedy from Pavan Moondi, a pair of feckless layabouts are assigned to video-record a wedding at a Mexican resort. Mishaps ensue.
By ANDY WEBSTER
Director Pavan Moondi
Writer Pavan Moondi
Stars Phil Hanley, Luke Lalonde, Tim Heidecker, Cara Gee, Nick Flanagan
Running Time 1h 38m
Genres Comedy, Drama
Desolation
This psycho-in-the-woods tale benefits from sensitive writing and organic performances.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Director Sam Patton
Writers Matt Anderson, Michael Larson-Kangas
Stars Toby Nichols, Jaimi Paige, Alyshia Ochse, Claude Duhamel
Running Time 1h 18m
Genres Drama, Horror, Thriller
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
Bill Pullman stars in this Montana-set western, which tips its cowboy hat to classics of the genre.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Director Jared Moshe
Writer Jared Moshe
Stars Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, Joseph Lee Anderson, Michael Spears, Dillinger Steele
Rating R
Running Time 1h 51m
Genre Western
