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Berlin Film Festival Tried to Focus on Movies. Politics Stole the Spotlight.

Berlin Film Festival Tried to Focus on Movies. Politics...

NYT > Movies, Feb 19, 2026 - 17:26

Reporters’ attempts to draw stars into debates about Gaza and other highly charg...

‘The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Major Themes, Minor Lengths

‘The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Major Th...

NYT > Movies, Feb 19, 2026 - 17:26

Three critics briefly consider the short films nominated for the 98th Academy Aw...

Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘Reality Bites’ and the Lessons He’s Learned

Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘Reality Bites’ and the Les...

NYT > Movies, Feb 18, 2026 - 16:55

A best actor Oscar contender for “Blue Moon,” the star reflects on turbulent tim...

Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ended in Tragedy.

Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ende...

NYT > Movies, Feb 18, 2026 - 16:55

The Beatles’ beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, “That’s...

Robert Duvall Seared Himself Into Our Memories Even When He Wasn’t the Star

Robert Duvall Seared Himself Into Our Memories Even Whe...

NYT > Movies, Feb 17, 2026 - 16:29

In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hard...

Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures

Robert Duvall: A Life in Pictures

NYT > Movies, Feb 16, 2026 - 17:54

The actor, who had a knack for embodying a wealth of varied characters, had a sp...

‘Muppet Treasure Island’ at 30: Tim Curry on His Pirate Role

‘Muppet Treasure Island’ at 30: Tim Curry on His Pirate...

NYT > Movies, Feb 16, 2026 - 15:54

A look back at one of the most ambitious Muppets projects, a Robert Louis Steven...

Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood

Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spoo...

NYT > Movies, Feb 16, 2026 - 15:54

A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese...

Watch: Emerald Fennell Narrates a Clip of Margot Robbie in ‘Wuthering Heights’

Watch: Emerald Fennell Narrates a Clip of Margot Robbie...

NYT > Movies, Feb 13, 2026 - 15:55

The screenwriter and director Emerald Fennell narrates a sequence from her film.

10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

NYT > Movies, Feb 13, 2026 - 15:55

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these fil...

‘Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip’ Review: Grandpa Knows Best

‘Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip’ Review: Grandpa...

NYT > Movies, Feb 13, 2026 - 15:55

Madea only has a few minutes of screen time, but old man Joe has enough attitude...

‘Cold Storage’ Review: Liam Neeson vs. the Gross Green Threat

‘Cold Storage’ Review: Liam Neeson vs. the Gross Green ...

NYT > Movies, Feb 12, 2026 - 16:54

In this goofy B-movie throwback, it’s Liam Neeson to the rescue as a weary, toug...

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: The Double Frame of Memory

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: The Double Frame of Memory

NYT > Movies, Feb 12, 2026 - 16:54

Two sons accompany their father for the day in a poignant and bittersweet Nigeri...

‘Scarlet’ Review: The Rest Is Anime

‘Scarlet’ Review: The Rest Is Anime

NYT > Movies, Feb 12, 2026 - 16:54

Mamoru Hosoda’s animated film about a fierce princess is a genderbent fantasy ve...

Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi at th...

NYT > Movies, Feb 11, 2026 - 18:23

At the Oscar nominees’ luncheon, Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elor...

Who Cares if Matt Damon’s ‘Odyssey’ Helmet Is Historically Accurate?

Who Cares if Matt Damon’s ‘Odyssey’ Helmet Is Historica...

NYT > Movies, Feb 11, 2026 - 18:23

What are fans really searching for when they nitpick new adaptations for anachro...

Decades of Palestinian History, Told by 3 Films With Awards Hopes

Decades of Palestinian History, Told by 3 Films With Aw...

NYT > Movies, Feb 11, 2026 - 18:23

“The Voice of Hind Rajab,” “All That’s Left of You” and “Palestine 36” each trie...

Harry Melling Went From PG ‘Harry Potter’ to B.D.S.M. ‘Pillion’

Harry Melling Went From PG ‘Harry Potter’ to B.D.S.M. ‘...

NYT > Movies, Feb 9, 2026 - 17:27

The actor Harry Melling shed his image as Harry’s cruel cousin, Dudley Dursley —...

A YouTuber’s Film Beat ‘Melania’ at the Box Office. Here’s How.

A YouTuber’s Film Beat ‘Melania’ at the Box Office. Her...

NYT > Movies, Feb 9, 2026 - 17:27

“Iron Lung,” a horror movie directed and funded by the video creator known as Ma...

10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month

10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month

NYT > Movies, Feb 9, 2026 - 17:27

Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film.

‘Melania’ and the Real Housewives of Washington

‘Melania’ and the Real Housewives of Washington

NYT > Movies, Feb 8, 2026 - 17:53

The documentary highlights a few notable predecessors in the role, burnishing Mr...

Partying With Charli XCX at Sundance After Premiere of ‘The Moment’

Partying With Charli XCX at Sundance After Premiere of ...

NYT > Movies, Feb 8, 2026 - 17:53

The “Brat” pop star isn’t afraid to lean into her party-girl persona. But moving...

‘Send Help’ and Other Great Movies About Castaways

‘Send Help’ and Other Great Movies About Castaways

NYT > Movies, Feb 8, 2026 - 17:53

“Send Help” is just the latest take on a survivalist premise that dates to the 1...

Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?

Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets S...

NYT > Movies, Feb 8, 2026 - 17:53

He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an ...

‘Solo Mio’ Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy

‘Solo Mio’ Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy

NYT > Movies, Feb 2, 2026 - 15:54

After being left at the altar, Matt (Kevin James) finds himself alone in Rome. B...

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Starts His Days With This Podcast

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Starts His Days With This Podcast

NYT > Movies, Jan 31, 2026 - 14:54

“It’s basically professional barbershop talk with an unfiltered delivery,” said ...

The Last Sundance in Park City Ends on an Aptly Misty Moment

The Last Sundance in Park City Ends on an Aptly Misty M...

NYT > Movies, Jan 30, 2026 - 16:23

At the conclusion of a mixed festival, John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito, co-...

‘Shelter’ Review: Jason Statham Dispatches Enemies From a Lighthouse

‘Shelter’ Review: Jason Statham Dispatches Enemies From...

NYT > Movies, Jan 29, 2026 - 15:54

A teenage girl gets stuck on an island with a rogue MI5 agent. Then, internation...

Before Tilly Norwood, This C.G.I. Actress Was Considered an ‘It Girl’

Before Tilly Norwood, This C.G.I. Actress Was Considere...

NYT > Movies, Jan 29, 2026 - 15:54

Aki Ross was the computer-generated heroine of the 2001 film “Final Fantasy: The...

‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Clueless’ Join National Film Registry

‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Clueless’ Join National Film Regi...

NYT > Movies, Jan 29, 2026 - 15:54

These films, along with “White Christmas” and “Inception,” are among 25 selected...

Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?

Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?

NYT > Movies, Jan 28, 2026 - 15:54

In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Ha...

How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?

How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?

NYT > Movies, Jan 28, 2026 - 15:54

“Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible u...

Sundance 2026 Takeaways: Good Movies, Unexpected Comedies and More

Sundance 2026 Takeaways: Good Movies, Unexpected Comedi...

NYT > Movies, Jan 28, 2026 - 15:54

The film festival is departing Park City, Utah, and is going out with a laugh.

BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off

BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinn...

NYT > Movies, Jan 27, 2026 - 18:55

“Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are also in the running for be...

Marc Shaiman, ‘Hairspray’ Composer, on Surviving Life in the Musical Trenches

Marc Shaiman, ‘Hairspray’ Composer, on Surviving Life i...

NYT > Movies, Jan 26, 2026 - 14:55

Broadway, Hollywood and television have been kind to Marc Shaiman. But there’s a...

Chloé Zhao Is Yearning to Know How to Love

Chloé Zhao Is Yearning to Know How to Love

NYT > Movies, Jan 24, 2026 - 13:23

The “Hamnet” director on trying to overcome her deepest fears — and open her heart.

Documentary Oscar Nominees Resist Authority in Different Ways

Documentary Oscar Nominees Resist Authority in Differen...

NYT > Movies, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

Reflecting the power of nonfiction filmmaking, each contender involves subjects ...

7 Sports Documentaries to Stream Now

7 Sports Documentaries to Stream Now

NYT > Movies, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

A beloved sports commentator, the W.N.B.A.’s leading scorer and the franchise kn...

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

NYT > Movies, Jan 23, 2026 - 15:55

This month’s picks include lonely swordsmen, buddy cops, and a World War II Germ...

Comedians Gather for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere

Comedians Gather for ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’...

NYT > Movies, Jan 22, 2026 - 17:55

The comedian joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of...

‘Clika’ Review: Dreaming of the Stage

‘Clika’ Review: Dreaming of the Stage

NYT > Movies, Jan 22, 2026 - 16:54

This film about a fieldworker trying to make it in music offers a Mexican Americ...

2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List

2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List

NYT > Movies, Jan 22, 2026 - 16:54

The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March...

Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More

Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘On...

NYT > Movies, Jan 22, 2026 - 16:54

Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you ge...

How Ralph Fiennes Rocks Out to Iron Maiden in ‘The Bone Temple’

How Ralph Fiennes Rocks Out to Iron Maiden in ‘The Bone...

NYT > Movies, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

One scene from the continuation of “28 Years Later” has Fiennes’s character perf...

What ‘Marty Supreme’ Says About Being Jewish in America

What ‘Marty Supreme’ Says About Being Jewish in America

NYT > Movies, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

The film’s unapologetic depiction of the experience in all of its complications ...

Saving La Clef Cinema, With Help From Scorsese and Tarantino

Saving La Clef Cinema, With Help From Scorsese and Tara...

NYT > Movies, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

After a saga that kept its supporters on the edge of their seats for years, a be...

Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Culture War Into Camp.

Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Cult...

NYT > Movies, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

The industry seemed penned in by our political debates — until it started channe...

Comedians and Stars Gather for ‘The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere Party

Comedians and Stars Gather for ‘The 99 Year Old Man!’ P...

NYT > Movies, Jan 21, 2026 - 16:55

Mel Brooks joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of “...

2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions

2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions

NYT > Movies, Jan 20, 2026 - 17:56

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” could set a record. Expect them to be u...

With ‘Sinners’ and ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ Jack O’Connell Is in His Villain Era

With ‘Sinners’ and ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ J...

NYT > Movies, Jan 17, 2026 - 18:24

In Jack O’Connell’s hands, the vampire of “Sinners” and the cult leader of “28 Y...