Peg Aloi
Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year. And there is plenty of disagreement.
Our critics supply their TV favorites of 2023.
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, television, film, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
The Lost King contains perhaps too many calculated moments of sentimental synchronicity. Still, it manages to soar, thanks to the excellent performance of its lead, Sally Hawkins.
In terms of genre, I would describe Wildflower as a sort of Hallmark Channel-style drama, a quirky but heartwarming tale of a scrappy girl who overcomes the odds to help her family stay together.
A bit of spring cleaning this time around, with recommendations of some fairly recent viewing choices you may have missed.
Boston Strangler centers on women journalists who are devalued and must hold their own, demanding safety and justice in a society that doesn’t always deem them worthy of protection.
Featuring a transcendent performance by Bill Nighy, Living inspires viewers to look inward, and then outward, gently begging us to muster whatever power we have to seize the day.
This week’s column is all about cozy comfort, decadent distractions, and heart-melting romance.
Arts Feature: Recommended Books, 2023
An eclectic round-up of the favorite books of the year from our critics.
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