Neil Giordano
Zhang Yimou’s return to form is a story of doubles, duplicity — and zithers.
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Syrian-Kurdish filmmaker Talal Derki on love and hate in his homeland and the “schizophrenia” of being an Oscar nominee.
Shoplifters is a masterpiece about the underclass that effortlessly explores emotional complexity amid moral contradictions.
All of Shirkers demonstrates the wonderfulness of making cinema. I Am Not a Witch dramatizes the mystery and solidarity of accused witches.
The genius of this film is that no preaching is necessary; it makes its political point in an apolitical way, an art film that is, incidentally, didactic.
Take a break from the summer heat to catch up on the best documentaries streaming on digital platforms.
Annihilation wants to be a big movie about big ideas — what we get is a flawed impersonation of one.
Where to find the best in new documentaries? In the brave new world of digital streaming.

Film Feature: Best Movies of 2018 — With a Few Disappointments
Our demanding critics choose the best (and the most disappointing) films of the year. .
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