Valeska Grisebach gives an amazing portrait of a time, place and characters which are more real than most films could ever achieve.
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New York Film Festival 2026 Movie Review: ‘A Statement’ with Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti
In 'The Statement,' Paul Rudd leads a fine ensemble in a reimagining of a historic multi-disciplinary conference on climate change in 1980.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Movie Review: ‘Behemoth!’
In 'Behemoth!' Oscar nominated writer-director Tony Gilroy examines a former cellist prodigy Alex (Pedro Pascal) in an amazing portrayal.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Review: Sandra Hüller in ‘Rose’
The historical drama 'Rose' set in the 17th century follows a woman disguised as a man, a onetime soldier who makes his life in a Protestant village.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Review: ‘Paper Tiger’ with Adam Driver, Miles Teller, Scarlett Johansson
Factoring in autobiographical elements and powerful emotions from his own life, director James Grey elevates an ordinary family to myth and tragedy.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Review: Sebastian Stan in ‘Fjord’
In 'Fjord' an immigrant Romanian family living in Norway is subject to an investigation and faces the scrutiny of the local judicial system.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Music and Re-Releases from Goo Goo Dolls, Foreigner, Teenage Fanclub and More
Indie rock faves Teenage Fanclub are back with their 13th studio album, recorded on a remote Scottish island – with a church organ.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Odyssey’
Matt Damon headlines as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's latest epic film "The Odyssey."
Read More »Tribeca Festival Movie Review: ‘The Leader’ Starring Tim Blake Nelson, Vera Farmiga, Jim Parsons
In 1997, 39 members of the American cult known as Heaven's Gate "unalived" themselves. "The Leader" tells the story.
Read More »Tribeca Festival Movie Review: ‘The Accompanist’ with Aubrey Plaza, Susan Sarandon
Little in this film is predictable, and the knockout performances sing with hope and unexpected wonder.
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