Wesley Morris
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‘Studio 666’ Review: Foo Fighting the Devil
The band members play themselves in this horror comedy from BJ McDonnell. But the gore overtakes the (limited) fun.
‘The Automat’ Review: Put a Nickel in the Slot for Nostalgia
A documentary about Horn & Hardart’s automated cafeterias is sweet and shaggy, but an engrossing tale of cultural harmony.
‘Taste’ Review: A Slow, Sensual Hallucination Set in Vietnam
The first feature film from the director Le Bao is a spare series of handsome tableaux that ultimately feels undercooked.
‘Marry Me’ Review: Putting ‘I Do’ on the To-Do List
As a pop star who weds a math teacher in a stunt wedding, Jennifer Lopez is all business. But the original songs shine.
The Power of a Good Cry
Tears are central to great acting. A lifetime of weeping at the movies has taught me how much letting it all go in real life...
Sidney Poitier Was the Star We Desperately Needed Him to Be
Without the obstacles put in his way, he could’ve been even bigger than he was. But Mr. Poitier still managed to be a giant, which,...