NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)
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NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama | Directed by Mario Martone
The Italian director Mario Martone creates an expressive, economic depiction of crime and longing in this drama about a man coming home to Naples.
Pierfrancesco Favino in “Nostalgia.”
By TEO BUGBEE
Infinity Pool
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Directed by Brandon Cronenberg
A wealthy writer succumbs to the lure of consequence-free violence in this artfully potent blend of horror and science fiction.
A scene from “Infinity Pool,” directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Geographies of Solitude
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Jacquelyn Mills
Part nature film, part biographical portrait, this experimental documentary takes its cues from its setting, an island off mainland Nova Scotia.
Zoe Lucas on Sable Island in the documentary “Geographies of Solitude.”
By BEN KENIGSBERG
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PG-13 | Drama | Directed by Lukas Dhont
Friendship and tragedy go hand in hand in Lukas Dhont’s delicate, Oscar-nominated drama.
By A.O. SCOTT
Shotgun Wedding
R | Action, Comedy, Romance | Directed by Jason Moore
A destination wedding becomes a high-stakes hostage situation in this action-heavy film.
By CALUM MARSH
The Wandering Earth II
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Directed by Frant Gwo
The audacious sequel to Frant Gwo’s 2019 sci-fi blockbuster follows survivors working to avert planetary disaster, but it loses much of the glee of its predecessor.
By BRANDON YU
NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama | Directed by Mario Martone
The Italian director Mario Martone creates an expressive, economic depiction of crime and longing in this drama about a man coming home to Naples.
Pierfrancesco Favino in “Nostalgia.”
By TEO BUGBEE
Infinity Pool
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Directed by Brandon Cronenberg
A wealthy writer succumbs to the lure of consequence-free violence in this artfully potent blend of horror and science fiction.
A scene from “Infinity Pool,” directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Geographies of Solitude
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Jacquelyn Mills
Part nature film, part biographical portrait, this experimental documentary takes its cues from its setting, an island off mainland Nova Scotia.
Zoe Lucas on Sable Island in the documentary “Geographies of Solitude.”
By BEN KENIGSBERG
-- Of Possible Interest --
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PG-13 | Drama | Directed by Lukas Dhont
Friendship and tragedy go hand in hand in Lukas Dhont’s delicate, Oscar-nominated drama.
By A.O. SCOTT
Shotgun Wedding
R | Action, Comedy, Romance | Directed by Jason Moore
A destination wedding becomes a high-stakes hostage situation in this action-heavy film.
By CALUM MARSH
The Wandering Earth II
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | Directed by Frant Gwo
The audacious sequel to Frant Gwo’s 2019 sci-fi blockbuster follows survivors working to avert planetary disaster, but it loses much of the glee of its predecessor.
By BRANDON YU
