NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

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Two Gods
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Zeshawn Ali
Zeshawn Ali’s documentary is a compelling portrait of a Black Muslim man in Newark who builds caskets and mentors two children.


In the documentary “Two Gods,” Hanif, right, teaches Furquan how to build a casket.
By NICOLAS RAPOLD

Two Lottery Tickets
NYT Critic’s Pick | Comedy | Directed by Paul Negoescu
This Romanian comedy takes an unpromising premise and turns it into a humble and humorous journey.


Road trip and buddy comedy: Dragos Bucur, Alexandru Papadopol and Dorian Boguta in Paul Negoescu’s “Two Lottery Tickets.”
By KRISTEN YOONSOO KIM