Violent conflict in Irish streets and the strains of marriage are viewed through the innocent lens of a child in this coming-of-age drama.
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
All tagged Award Season
'Weathering with You' film review: 'Your Name' director affirms his place in modern anime
Somehow firmly rooted in a living, breathing Tokyo - yet somehow still perfectly magical, this animated fantasy is a rich work wrapped around a story that drifts a bit.
'Judy' film review: Zellweger's towering turn is worthy the legendary icon
The three-time Academy Award nominee delivers a triumphant, career-best performance as the famed, troubled performer.
'Hale County This Morning, This Evening' film review: Evocative, slice-of-life poetry
Mesmerizing, impressionistic and intimate documentary mosaic of small moments forms an evocative portrait of life in the very Deep South.
'If Beale Street Could Talk' film review: An elegant tone poem of love realized on film
Barry Jenkins's romantic drama is not merely a love story - it’s a story of acts of love.
Film review: McCarthy & Grant prove they're the real deal in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'
McCarthy’s turn as an acerbic, antisocial alcoholic forger punches her ticket to award season glory.
'Call Me by Your Name' film review: Fraudulent 'love' story mistakes lust for romance
Beautiful performances and eloquent backdrop are wasted on a love story ... that forgets to establish two characters in love.
'Loving Vincent' film review: A bold, eye-popping tribute to the Dutch master
Bold and visually stunning, this animated masterpiece is a breathtaking and audacious impressionistic tribute to the famed Dutch artist.
'Faces Places' film review: Lyrical exploration of everyday people & visionary artists
A surprisingly touching journey to capture easily overlooked profundity from the deceptively mundane trappings of daily life.
'The Post' film review: Streep, Hanks shine in this battle for the free press
Sometimes greatness is saying what needs to be said when it is imperative to say it. Spielberg's latest is his best film in decades and a timely celebration of hard journalism.
'Jane' film review: Amazing, complete portrait of pioneering scientist Jane Goodall
A breathtaking story in her own words with her own footage - that of a fresh-faced researcher dealing with the challenges of her groundbreaking studies as well as the demands of her roles as a wife and mother.
'The Disaster Artist' film review: Franco finds a kindred spirit in a misguided visionary
James Franco's magnum opus celebrates and pokes fun at the best "worst" film ever made.
'Thelma' film review: Norway's haunting, tense horror offering
This is a slow burn of a psychological horror flick - one that hints at a darkness within its guileless protagonist.
'Lucky' movie review: Melancholic, poetic & wise film peers into the abyss of death
The late Harry Dean Stanton gets a perfect send off with an unvarnished character study of an old atheist's struggle with his mortality.
2017 Academy Awards predictions: Who should win & who will win
Picks for who should and will win honors at the 89th Academy Awards.
‘La La Land’ review: Stunning, earnest throwback musical is unabashed escapist joy
In the race for best film of 2016, every other film this year is competing for second place. "La La Land" is a pure magical delight that entertains on every cinematic level.
‘Miss Sloane’ review: Cunning, ruthless Chastain takes on ‘the swamp’
This political-thriller is the thematic antithesis to “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Jessica Chastain’s morally flexible lobbyist is a perfectly guide in this riveting and timely takedown of modern D.C. politics.
'Jackie' film review: Portman captivates in a hypnotic look at grief, loss
Natalie Portman brilliantly balances regal poise and emotional devastation in this psychodrama. Her awards-caliber performance is constantly on the razor's edge between mania and grace.
'Boy & the World' review: Joyous, grim & vibrant expressionistic masterpiece
Rarely is a film such a joyous, vibrant, heartbreaking and powerful tapestry of emotions and social commentary.
'Son of Saul' review: Powerful, unflinching descent into the banality of evil
The Auschwitz death camp drama is unlike any Holocaust film you've ever seen.