Two new movies reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the film industry's attempts to tackle America's addiction crisis.

The new film conjures wonder in the face of grief and money troubles—despite its overly neat ending.

Alfonso Cuarón’s film magnificently portrays an overlooked life in 1970s Mexico City.

Two cases down under show how lower libel standards silence accusers and the press, while protecting the wealthy and powerful.

Why is Hollywood so intent on using this period in British history as a blank canvas?

The streaming service desperately wants to win a Best Picture Oscar. But its foray into costly, artistic films is about more than just respect.

A new film from the director of ‘The Lives of Others’ strives for epic effect as it traces an artist’s development through the twentieth century.

Steve McQueen's crime caper is really a vehicle to explore grief, gender, race, and loneliness.

“If Beale Street Could Talk” indicts a world that makes love so difficult.

Yorgos Lanthimos's 'The Favourite' is a triumph in naturalistic filmmaking.

An anthology in six parts, the latest from the Coens features a singing horse, sweeping vistas, and a lot of death.

A new biopic of Marie Colvin raises questions about Hollywood's penchant for turning reporters into heroes.

What the new 'Halloween' says about the horror of white womanhood

The actor returns to form in "Mandy," a bloody grindhouse thriller that features him at his frenzied best.

A new film about Anders Breivik's 2011 mass killing in Norway is both a sweeping political parable and a blown opportunity.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper star in a schmaltzy remake of a classic.

"Free Solo" tracks a mountain climber on what seems to be a suicide mission.

Paul Feig misses the mark in "A Simple Favor," his befuddled new crime caper.

"The Wife" exposes the inequality in a famous novelist’s marriage.