NYFF

The Inspection Review

“The Inspection” Is An Intensely Personal Boot Camp Drama

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The promising debut narrative feature from Elegance Bratton never quite finds its narrative balance.

Stars At Noon Review

Margaret Qualley Gives a Tremendous Performance in Claire Denis’ Evocative ‘Stars at Noon’

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This romantic thriller finds the personal in the political.

Showing Up Review

Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ Captures the Labor & Challenges of Creating Art

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Michelle Williams gives one of the year’s best performances as a sculptor dealing with the struggles of daily life.

Aftersun Review

‘Aftersun’ is a Remarkable, Moving Debut Feature from Charlotte Wells

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Paul Mescal stars as a young father trying to survive in the world with his 11-year-old daughter.

Armageddon Time

‘Armageddon Time’ is a Masterful Self-Reflection From James Gray

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Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins star in this semi-autobiographical film from the ‘Ad Astra’ director.

Till Movie

‘Till’ is a Monumental Work of Direction and Performance

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Danielle Deadwyler delivers one of the best performances of the year as Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till.

Saint Omer Review

‘Saint Omer’ is a Beautifully Striking and Stylized Courtroom Drama

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Alice Diop’s debut narrative feature offers a devastating depiction of motherhood.

White Noise Netflix

‘White Noise’ Entertains Despite Its Occasionally Uneven Feel

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Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig are the highlights of Noah Baumbach’s latest film.

Penelope Cruz in Parallel Mothers

Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ is an Emotional Rollercoaster of Maternity

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Who we love and why we love them is as much a product of bloodline as it is of circumstance, of conditioning, of initial connection