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‘Mean Girls’ and the New (Home-Schooled) Kid in Class

As our critic knows, missing out on the shared experience of school is deeply strange. It’s something Hollywood rarely acknowledges, except in these films.

‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ Review: A Whole Life in Art

The painter Apolonia Sokol is the ostensible subject of a wide-ranging documentary about life itself.

‘The Book of Clarence’ Review: Messiahs Wherever You Look

LaKeith Stanfield leads a predominantly Black cast in a retelling of the story of Jesus that’s both irreverent and devoted.

‘Night Swim’ Review: Hold Your Breath, Forever

The backyard pool is a symbol of love and of terror in this uneven but scary horror film.

‘The Taste of Things’ and a Lovingly Prepared Meal

In a kitchen pas de deux, two cooks turn a feast into a meditation on time, longing and the seasons.

‘Good Grief’ Review: Somehow, Life Goes On in Daniel Levy’s Film

In his feature directorial debut, Daniel Levy applies a light but wise hand to a man navigating life after loss.

With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?

In his performances in “Michael Clayton” and other films, he brought an element of danger and uncertainty that kept us on edge.

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: A Whole Civilization in the Classroom

An idealistic teacher in a German school meets reality, and it’s messier than she could have imagined.

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Review: Back With a Trident and Dad Jokes

The Atlantean hero-king returns as a new father, a bit worse for wear. But this sequel feels like a film for grown-ups who like fun.

‘All of Us Strangers’ Review: A Soul Longing for the Impossible

Playing a man alienated from himself and looking for answers, Andrew Scott makes this film sing.