NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)
Oct. 30th, 2020 08:27 amCity Hall
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Frederick Wiseman
In his latest movie, the celebrated documentarian explores the ideas and ideals, the faces and spaces of Boston’s City Hall.

Boston’s mayor, Martin J. Walsh, at a food bank in a scene from Frederick Wiseman’s “ City Hall.” Credit...Film Forum
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Raining in the Mountain
NYT Critic’s Pick | Action, Drama | Directed by King Hu
This recently restored film by King Hu is a spectacular, exhilarating entertainment.

A scene from “Raining in the Mountain.” Credit...Film Movement
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Frederick Wiseman
In his latest movie, the celebrated documentarian explores the ideas and ideals, the faces and spaces of Boston’s City Hall.

Boston’s mayor, Martin J. Walsh, at a food bank in a scene from Frederick Wiseman’s “ City Hall.” Credit...Film Forum
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Raining in the Mountain
NYT Critic’s Pick | Action, Drama | Directed by King Hu
This recently restored film by King Hu is a spectacular, exhilarating entertainment.

A scene from “Raining in the Mountain.” Credit...Film Movement
By GLENN KENNY