NYT Critic’s Pick Movies
Sep. 21st, 2018 08:30 amColette
NYT Critic’s Pick R Biography, Drama, History Directed by Wash Westmoreland
Keira Knightley stars in the attractive biographical movie “Colette,” which takes a light, enjoyably fizzy approach to its subject.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
The Sisters Brothers
NYT Critic’s Pick R Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Western Directed by Jacques Audiard
This period western features an excellent cast in a story about brotherhood, a violent past and the elusive future.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Quincy
NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones
A documentary reveals its octogenarian subject as still busy and productive, and not a little haunted by memories of friends now gone.
By GLENN KENNY
Tea with the Dames
NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Roger Michell
This documentary with a simple premise — Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith in conversation — delivers insight and gossip.
By GLENN KENNY
Fahrenheit 11/9
NYT Critic’s Pick R Documentary Directed by Michael Moore
In his new documentary examining the rise of President Trump, the director points fingers at everyone, including himself.
By GLENN KENNY
Mandy
NYT Critic’s Pick Not Rated Action, Horror, Thriller Directed by Panos Cosmatos
Mr. Cage uses his outsize performing chops to excellent effect in this idiosyncratic revenge fantasy.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick R Biography, Drama, History Directed by Wash Westmoreland
Keira Knightley stars in the attractive biographical movie “Colette,” which takes a light, enjoyably fizzy approach to its subject.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
The Sisters Brothers
NYT Critic’s Pick R Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Western Directed by Jacques Audiard
This period western features an excellent cast in a story about brotherhood, a violent past and the elusive future.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Quincy
NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones
A documentary reveals its octogenarian subject as still busy and productive, and not a little haunted by memories of friends now gone.
By GLENN KENNY
Tea with the Dames
NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Roger Michell
This documentary with a simple premise — Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith in conversation — delivers insight and gossip.
By GLENN KENNY
Fahrenheit 11/9
NYT Critic’s Pick R Documentary Directed by Michael Moore
In his new documentary examining the rise of President Trump, the director points fingers at everyone, including himself.
By GLENN KENNY
Mandy
NYT Critic’s Pick Not Rated Action, Horror, Thriller Directed by Panos Cosmatos
Mr. Cage uses his outsize performing chops to excellent effect in this idiosyncratic revenge fantasy.
By GLENN KENNY