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Aug 28, 2026

‘Les Misérables' Review: The Barricades Rise Above the Hudson
In this semi-open-air staging in the Hudson Valley, the musical conjures Paris's seedy cobblestone streets with an adept Jean Valjean leading the charge.

New York Times Movies
Aug 28, 2026

A New Documentary Gives Butthole Surfers Their Due
A new movie explores Butthole Surfers' musical legacy, with layers of loss and regret. "It's kind of vindicating," the singer Gibby Haynes said.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,' Dies at 85
He voiced the main protagonist of the "Transformers" franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh" cartoons.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Whisper Man' Review: Robert De Niro Tries to Crack a Grisly Case
Robert De Niro plays a world-weary retired lawman drawn back into a horrifying case, while Adam Scott holds our attention as his estranged son.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Runa Simi' Review: The Fight to Keep Quechua Alive
This Peruvian documentary follows a voice artist who wants to dub "The Lion King" into the Indigenous language. Can he succeed?

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Idiots' Review: Burn After Seeing
Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson contend with guns, drugs and a SoundCloud rapper in this over-the-top, gross-out crime comedy.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Finding Emily' Review: You've Got Email
This Gen Z rom-com, with flashes of wit and invention, ultimately leans too heavily on the traditional formula it seems poised to subvert.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Filipiñana' Review: Hell is a Golf Course
Rafael Manuel's formalist drama snakes its way through a luxury golf course in the Philippines via the point of view of a 17-year-old worker.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Dog Stars' Review: Seeking Hope at the End of the World
A terrific cast led by Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley struggles to lift Ridley Scott's contemplative dystopia out of the doldrums.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Coyote vs. Acme' Review: A Daffy Corporate Comedy
A delightful tale that nails the tone of the Looney Tunes shorts while telling a new story, too.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Colony' Review: Zombies Going Viral
The director Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan") returns with a new spin on zombies, created with a virus by a mad scientist to unite, search and destroy.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Boorman and the Devil' Review: Behind a Plagued Production
A documentary looks back at what went wrong — and right — during the making of "Exorcist II: The Heretic," the director John Boorman's maligned 1977 sequel.

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Last Sunrise' Review: A Thrilling Spanish Summer
A dancer (Maia Reficco) travels to Mallorca and finds herself in a steamy romance with a local fisherman (Fernando Lindez).

New York Times Movies
Aug 27, 2026

‘Buddy' Review: Cuddle Monster
Barney but Satan: That's the macabre world Casper Kelly posits in his horror comedy about an adorable but monstrous children's television unicorn.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift
He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a butler in "Clue" or a singing King Arthur in "Spamalot."

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Even in Her Movies, Dolly Parton Kept Control
During her Hollywood peak, Parton played women who knew their value, whether they were a secretary, brothel madam, hairdresser or radio show host.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry Pioneered Fashion With His ‘Rocky Horror' Performance
His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," was ahead of its time.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Blake Lively, Who Sought $8 Million for Legal Costs, Is Awarded $400,000
The ruling all but ends the legal dispute between her and Justin Baldoni over the filming of the movie "It Ends With Us" and its aftermath.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream
In movies like "9 to 5" and "Steel Magnolias," Parton shined as a version of herself.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dies at 80
The actor's gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

The Beginnings of ‘It Ends'
How the writer-director Alexander Ullom turned post-grad existential anxiety and a tiny budget into his breakout debut horror film.

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

Rupert Grint Will Join ‘Harry Potter' Again, This Time on Broadway
The British actor, who played Ron Weasley in all eight films, will play the same character, this time as an adult, in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

New York Times Movies
Aug 26, 2026

How the Anvil Was Nearly Dropped on ‘Coyote vs. Acme'
The live action-animation hybrid comedy fought a real-life studio battle to win its theatrical release.

New York Times Movies
Aug 25, 2026

‘Paranormal Activity' Review: The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
It's now haunting Broadway in this adaptation of the horror film franchise about a couple seeking a new start. Instead, they become prime targets.

New York Times Movies
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

New York Times Movies
Aug 25, 2026

‘Mile End Kicks,' ‘Good One' and More Streaming Gems
In this month's picks, a new coming-of-age charmer about a rock critic, a fascinating documentary about the early days of hip-hop and a sweet indie about a Brooklyn father-daughter band.

New York Times Movies
Aug 25, 2026

For ‘National Treasure' Superfans, the Secret Lies in Philadelphia
The creators of the "National Treasure Hunt" podcast bring their passion for the Nicolas Cage heist movie to the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.

New York Times Movies
Aug 24, 2026

Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show' Actress, Dies at 82
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom "Coach." Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with "Johnny Angel."

New York Times Movies
Aug 24, 2026

‘Point Break': The Totally Tubular Ride With High-Voltage Buddy Chemistry
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze were locked in as star-crossed rivals in Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 adrenaline-fueled, utterly earnest surf action thriller.

New York Times Movies
Aug 23, 2026

Hayden Panettiere's Final Battles: Mysterious Pain and Trouble With an Ex
In the year before the actress's death, she struggled to walk at times and worked to disentangle herself from an ex-boyfriend who had abused her.

New York Times Movies
Aug 22, 2026

8 Signs You're Living in a Rom-Com
Are you baking cookies with your old high-school crush? Our cartoonist has seen enough trying-on-clothes montages to spot the clues.

New York Times Movies
Aug 22, 2026

How ‘Rocky Horror' Dreamed Up a Mad Scientist's World
The designers kept in mind the slapdash seediness that has been embedded in the musical's DNA ever since it started in 1973 at the Royal Court Theater in London.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

Overlooked No More: Patricia Douglas, Who Challenged Hollywood's Culture of Abuse
Eight decades before the #MeToo groundswell, she took MGM to court after alleging she was attacked at a studio party in 1937.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

The Road Trip Movies That Will Make You Want to Go on a Journey
Directors, actors and visual artists on the films they love in which it's all about the journey.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

The Road Trip Movies That Will Make You Want to Take a Long Drive
Directors, actors and visual artists on the films they love in which it's all about the journey.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

The Road Trip Movies That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road
Directors, actors and visual artists on the films they love in which it's all about the journey.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include powerful movies about mothers from Brazil, Argentina and Austria; a magical-realist tale from India; and an Icelandic drama.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

‘Spa Weekend' Review: Girls Gone Wellness
Leslie Mann leads a quartet of gal pals looking for rest, relaxation and sensual massages in this raucous comedy.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

Five Free Movies to Stream Now
Sprinting to the edge because they have nothing left to lose: This month's picks include "Thief," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Gloria."

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

In ‘Never Stop Chasing,' Tornadoes Strengthen Bonds of Friendship
In "Never Stop Chasing," the dangerous livelihood of storm hunting is underpinned by a rare intimacy among men who grew up together

New York Times Movies
Aug 21, 2026

‘Nimrods' vs. ‘Idiots': Can You Tell These Movies Apart?
Both R-rated comedies star Mason Thames and feature drug-fueled escapades. But the competition wasn't intentional. Here's what happened.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘Hot Spot' Review: A Baffling Dystopia
In this Polish feature, an artificial intelligence system rules over a downtrodden population. Trouble arrives, in the form of Rana (Noomi Rapace).

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘The Snare' Review: Stuck, With No Good Way Out
Written and directed by Merlin Camozzi, the film is a potent critique of the tactics used to fight the war on drugs.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘The Marching Band' Review: A Different Kind of Music
An orchestra director returns to France and bonds with his working-class brother in this feel-good movie.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘Insidious: Out of the Further' Review: Bringing Back the Dead
The sixth installment of the horror franchise tries to revamp it, but its reputation has declined with each new attempt at jump scares.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘The Magic Faraway Tree' Review: A Charming Escape
The director Ben Gregor wastes no time getting us where we want to be: reveling in the fairies and their vibrant world.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘How to Divorce During the War' Review: Trouble on the Home Front
In this deadpan Lithuanian comedy set in 2022, a couple finds their values are tested amid the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘Franz' Review: A Delirious Kafka Biopic
The work by Agnieszka Holland, starring Idan Weiss, explores the writer's themes of alienation in a fragmented way.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing' Review: Flight Risks
In a follow-up to the 2022 documentary "Downfall," the documentarian Rory Kennedy provides updates, few reassuring, on the aircraft manufacturer.

New York Times Movies
Aug 20, 2026

‘It Ends' Review: On the Road to Nowhere
A taut, efficient thriller about four recent graduates on a road trip delivers existential dread.

New York Times Movies
Aug 19, 2026

What to Know About Hayden Panettiere's Death
The "Nashville" and "Heroes" star had released a memoir months before she died at 36.

New York Times Movies
Aug 19, 2026

In ‘The Invite' and ‘Camp Miasma,' Sex Comes With a Mentor
In films like "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" and "The Invite," middle-aged sexual gurus are helping younger characters — and audiences — relearn desire.

New York Times Movies
Aug 18, 2026

The Festival draws musical theater performers and fans to an outdoor celebration.
Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.

New York Times Movies
Aug 18, 2026

Broadway Goes Coachella for a Weekend in the Country
Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.

New York Times Movies
Aug 17, 2026

Hayden Panettiere: A Life in Pictures
The actress was a child star who went on to become a fixture of network TV dramas in the 2000s.

New York Times Movies
Aug 17, 2026

Hayden Panettiere's Best Performances: Where to Stream
The actress was a staple of two popular network TV dramas and had memorable early-career roles in film.

New York Times Movies
Aug 16, 2026

In ‘The Brink of War,' a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy
A new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough.

New York Times Movies
Aug 16, 2026

Zale Parry, Aquatic Hollywood Star and Early Acid Tripper, Dies at 93
A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.

New York Times Movies
Aug 15, 2026

Leo Woodall, if He Must, Chooses Oasis Over the Beatles
"Liam Gallagher is the coolest frontman who's ever lived," said the actor, one of the stars of "Tony."

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

‘Slayer Statute' Blocks Nick Reiner From Trust Fund, Its Steward Says
Mr. Reiner wants access to a $1.6 million trust for his legal defense. Because he is accused of killing his parents, the trustee says he can't have the money.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

Mark Rydell, ‘Actor's Director' Known for ‘On Golden Pond,' Dies at 97
Having started out as an actor, he was able to coax sensitive work out of performers like Bette Midler, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and John Wayne.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

‘The Rivals of Amziah King' Review: The Songs and the Bees
Matthew McConaughey is put to his best use in years in this somewhat messy, but often rollicking film about a beekeeper and the foster child who reappears in his life.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
In these picks: sinister sounds, a troubled teenager and musical maniacs.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme' in 1990. Now It's a Movie.
With "Coyote vs. Acme," Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

Brad Pitt's Return to Drinking Is Not Unsafe, Experts Say
His disclosure in an interview revived a key question about sobriety: whether someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

Stavros Halkias Never Wanted to Get Political
The podcast host and emerging Hollywood presence spoke about his new stand-up special, giving advice to incels and comedy's rightward creep.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

5 Children's Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include two new additions to popular Disney musical franchises.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

A ‘Schmigadoon!' Cast Album and More Theater to Stream
Other streaming picks include a deft "Winter's Tale," a reimagining of a solo show about sex work and a '70s production of Chekhov by tweens.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

In "The Bend in the River," Robb Moss's Old Friends Reflect on Aging
In "The Bend in the River," Robb Moss catches up with the subjects of two of his previous films as they reflect on their lives and what's left.

New York Times Movies
Aug 14, 2026

How Jane Schoenbrun Has Fun With Horror (and Chicken) at Camp Miasma
The director discusses a key scene from "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," featuring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘Dead Souls' Review: A Mean Satire About American Exploitation
The "Repo Man" director Alex Cox returns with an unabashedly weird western, where he plays a mysterious stranger in an Arizona border town, circa 1890.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘Nimrods' Review: American Idiots
A band of misfit teens aspires to make their musical dreams come true in this Green Day-produced rock comedy.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘Union County' Review: High Stakes, Understated Portrayals
Will Poulter and Noah Centineo play troubled siblings in this simple, downbeat story set amid the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘The Rivals of Amziah King' Review: The Banjos and the Bees
Matthew McConaughey is put to his best use in years in this somewhat messy, but often rollicking film about a beekeeper and the foster child who reappears in his life.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘The Brink of War' Review: When the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Came Together
Written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn and produced by Angel Studios, the film chronicles the frustrating 1986 summit between Reagan and Gorbachev.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘American Doctor' Review: Going to Gaza to Help, in Any Way They Can
This documentary by Poh Si Teng focuses on a planned medical trip to Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, by physicians from the United States.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘Fast' Review: She's Got Good Traction
Rob Tregenza's latest film follows a young woman in Virginia who wants to be a professional racecar driver.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘Don't Say Good Luck' Review: A Bittersweet Big Break
Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey capture hope and heartache in this melodrama about a daughter's open door and a mother's awful diagnosis.

New York Times Movies
Aug 13, 2026

‘The End of Oak Street' Review: Cul-de-Sac Dino Attack
Dinosaurs wreak satisfying havoc in 1980s suburbia while the movie slyly undermines its formula.

New York Times Movies
Aug 12, 2026

‘The Wrong Girls' Review: Dazed, Confused and Psychic
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat play telepathic best friends in this stoner comedy where a laboratory-engineered hallucinogen is on the loose.

New York Times Movies
Aug 12, 2026

‘Mysterious Skin': One of the Great Movies of the Early 2000s
Gregg Araki's coming-of-age drama, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, tracks the story of two traumas with one source: a baseball coach.

New York Times Movies
Aug 11, 2026

Silent Films Are Back, at Least for One Night
At the Modern Silent Shorts festival, moviegoers saw an old cinematic form brought back to life with seven brand-new films.

New York Times Movies
Aug 10, 2026

How ‘Harry Potter' Fans Protected Dobby's Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Cable
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.

New York Times Movies
Aug 10, 2026

How ‘Harry Potter' Fans Protected Dobby's Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Line
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.

New York Times Movies
Aug 10, 2026

Alia Shawkat and Charlotte Day Wilson on the Creative Life
"The Wrong Girls" actress Alia Shawkat and the R&B artist Charlotte Day Wilson discuss their views on creative collaboration, romantic love and spending time alone.

New York Times Movies
Aug 08, 2026

Abbe Lane, Sultry Singer With a Latin Flair, Dies at 94
She was a Broadway dancer before becoming Xavier Cugat's star vocalist and later building a solo career.

New York Times Movies
Aug 08, 2026

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Makes a Case For Embracing Beloved Problematic Films
Our film critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," dissecting its argument not to discard your favorite films that may not have aged well.

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

Elizabeth Smith, Voice Coach and Juilliard Professor, Dies at 91
A founding faculty member of Juilliard Drama, she helped the actors Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Wendell Pierce and many other mentees find their voice, quite literally.

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

Tracking Down Julie Delpy's Jacket From ‘Before Sunset'
We help a reader track down a quilted garment worn by Julie Delpy in the film "Before Sunset."

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include martial arts masters, veteran snipers and dirty cops.

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

The Gospel According to Anthony Bourdain
Fans of the late writer and chef are cultlike in their devotion. But have they misunderstood his message?

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner on Rom-Coms and the Politics of ‘One Night Only'
In "One Night Only," Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner play singles living in a world where the government has banned premarital sex. How far-fetched is that?

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

In ‘Cookie Queens,' the Girl Scouts Are the Stars
The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias, follows the youngsters and their families during weeks of sales, strategy and stress.

New York Times Movies
Aug 07, 2026

‘The Last House' Review: End of the World as They Know It
When a mysterious force traps people in their homes, one family tries to ride out the apocalypse.

New York Times Movies
Aug 06, 2026

‘Tony' Review: An Appetite for Experiences
On 1970s Cape Cod, a young Anthony Bourdain chases love and finds his future in this rambunctious, utterly charming little movie.

New York Times Movies
Aug 06, 2026

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' Shows How to Beat Franchise Fatigue
There have been ups and downs, including a widely reviled big-screen disaster. But the latest film shows a story that is headed in the right direction.

New York Times Movies
Aug 06, 2026

‘The Last Picture Shows' Review: Celebrating Old-School Movie Houses
The stand-alone cinema is facing extinction. A new documentary chronicles its fight for survival in the United States.

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