lsanderson | NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

In Balanchine's Classroom
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Connie Hochman
Former ballet dancers grasp at words to describe the genius of George Balanchine in this charming documentary.

George Balanchine, center, as seen in the documentary “In Balanchine’s Classroom.”
By TEO BUGBEE

Little Girl
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz
This sensitive documentary by the French filmmaker Sébastien Lifshitz naturalistically explores the struggles of a 7-year-old transgender girl.

Sasha is the subject of the documentary “Little Girl.”
By BEATRICE LOAYZA

Cry Macho
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG-13 | Drama, Thriller, Western | Directed by Clint Eastwood
In his latest film, Clint Eastwood drives across Mexico with a troubled young man and a combative rooster.

Good guys: Clint Eastwood and Eduardo Minett in “Cry Macho.”
By A.O. SCOTT

Wife of a Spy
NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama, History, War | Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
In this latest work by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a Japanese couple’s relationship is shaped by the forces of churning nationalism that surround it.

Yu Aoi in “Wife of a Spy,” by the Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
By GLENN KENNY

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Saint-Narcisse
Unrated | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Directed by Bruce La Bruce
In this Bruce LaBruce melodrama, two twins, both alike in indecency, fall in love.