‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ (Jan. 22) Stream it here. The director Yorgos Lanthimos and the actor Barry Keoghan have two of the most talked-about movies of the fall in “Poor Things” and “Saltburn”; back in 2017, they collaborated on a film that makes both of those efforts seem comparatively tame. Colin Farrell stars … Read more
Get your sleigh bells ringing. The famous tree is up at Rockefeller Center, celebs are in the streets verbally sparring with crowds … December is well underway. Christmas 2023 is here at last. And whether or not you celebrate the holiday, Dec. 25 is the perfect day to curl up on your couch with a … Read more
Ryan O’Neal’s death Friday at the age of 82 followed decades in which the actor was better known for his personal life (and struggles) than for his work. But few stars shone brighter in the 1970s, when O’Neal — originally known for his role on the prime-time soap opera “Peyton Place” — became one of … Read more
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever’ Watch it on Disney+. The latest release in Jeff Kinney’s mega-successful “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” franchise of books, movies and merchandise (Tote bags! Board games! Stress balls!) is this animated holiday tale in which a middle schooler, Greg Heffley (voiced by Wesley Kimmel from “The Mandalorian”), … Read more
She’s singing for her supper. A Gen Z musician is begging strangers to stream her songs, saying she will “simply die” if she’s forced to work a regular 9-to-5 job. Zoe Wynns, 20, shared her emotional plea in a video posted to Instagram, which has received wide backlash, with detractors describing the young creative as “entitled” … Read more
‘Gladiator’ (Dec. 31) Stream it here. Winner of Academy Awards for best picture and best actor (Russell Crowe), Ridley Scott’s action extravaganza from 2000 brought back the sword-and-sandal epic, one of the standbys of late ’50s and early ’60s cinema (particularly out of Italy), but with a modern sensibility and a comparatively gargantuan budget. Crowe … Read more
It’s time to do your best turkey trot. Thanksgiving 2023 has arrived, and whether you’re doing a big family celebration or a more quiet affair, there’s plenty to watch on TV. From streaming classic movies, to marathons, here’s your essential guide on what to watch. “David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived” This documentary is about … Read more
Family secrets, tumult and trauma are at the heart of so many — if not most — true crime stories, and breed some of the most bizarre betrayals. Here are four picks including podcasts, television and films that explore unforgettable crimes involving families, all of whom prided themselves on presenting a perfect image until the … Read more
‘Ballerina’ Stream it on Netflix. Between “Gunpowder Milkshake,” “Baby Assassins,” and “Kill Boksoon,” the hit woman subgenre is bubbling with new subversive takes on the masculine hired gun motif. The Korean director Lee Chung-hyun’s “Ballerina” picks up those reins for a film about Okju (Jun Jong-seo), a retired bodyguard seeking to avenge the brutal murder … Read more
‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Watch it on Disney+. In 1937, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” captured the imaginations of children and adults, and set Disney on a path to creating endless classics, including “Fantasia” (1940), “The Lion King” (1994) and more. To celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary this year, Disney+ is streaming … Read more
The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes it difficult to choose what to watch. Each month, we’ll choose three nonfiction films — classics, overlooked recent docs and more — that will reward your time. ‘Sans Soleil’ (1983) Stream it on the Criterion Channel and Kanopy. The French film essayist Chris Marker (1921-2012) likely left … Read more
‘About Last Night’ (Nov. 30) Stream it here. The chain of ownership here gets a tad convoluted, so stick with me: This romantic comedy from 2014 loosely remakes the yuppie-rom-com from 1986 starring Rob Lowe and Demi Moore, which was itself a loose adaptation of the 1974 play “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” by David Mamet. … Read more
Trick or treat. The spookiest time of year is here. Whether you’re spending this Halloween trick or treating, attending a party or just watching scary movies at home, there’s plenty on TV to entertain you. For the 2023 scary season, here’s what to watch on Halloween. “Halloween” The classic slasher movie franchise started in 197, … Read more
‘Shin Kamen Rider’ Stream it on Amazon Prime Video. Hideaki Anno is everywhere these days. In addition to leading a multi-feature “rebuild” of his anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” he has been writing the recent reboots, including “Shin Ultraman,” of Japanese pop-entertainment figures. The latest of those movies, which Anno also directed, centers on Hongo … Read more
It’s the time of year when I tend to push the boundaries of how many scary stories I can stomach. That includes horror movies, but also, true crime offerings that I may have skipped. Of course, with true crime, that self-soothing mantra of “at least it’s not real” doesn’t apply, which makes it all the … Read more
‘The Conference’ Stream it on Netflix. This Swedish slasher, arriving on Netflix right on time for Halloween, is about one of the great horrors of modern life: work retreats. A group of municipal employees gather at a resort to get back in touch with nature, build team spirit and discuss plans for a controversial project … Read more
If you saw “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in a theater and enjoyed the vicarious thrill of watching a concert onscreen, here are eight more films of live shows — picked by the Culture desk writers — that will give you a taste of the same experience. Beyoncé, ‘Homecoming’ Available to stream on Netflix Beyoncé … Read more
‘Megalomaniac’ Rent or buy on major platforms. Martha (Eline Schumacher, magnetic) endures repeated sexual assaults by a worker at the factory where she’s a night janitor. She carries her trauma home to the weird Gothic mansion where she communes with a circle of creeps, including her overprotective serial-killer brother, Felix (Benjamin Ramon), sinister long-limbed creatures … Read more
It’s officially sweater weather and pumpkin spice latte season. The coziest time of year is here, bringing brisk winds, colorful foliage, Halloween decor and the urge to watch (or re-watch) some modern classic TV and movies that conjure up the perfect seasonal atmosphere. If you want to get in the mood, here are the best … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a princess in Denmark who aspired to become an artist. Though she was the eldest child of the country’s reigning king, for the first 12 years of the princess’s life, only men had the right to inherit the throne. That changed when the Danish constitution was amended in 1953, … Read more