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Wallowing in Misery for Art’s Sake
Emilio Pereda and Paola Ardizzoni/El Deseo, via Sony Pictures Classics
Penélope Cruz and José Luis Gómez in Pedro Almodóvar’s “Broken Embraces.”
This 47th edition of New York cinephilia’s flagship event has already distinguished itself as the grimmest in memory.
Movie Review | 'The Yes Men Fix the World'
All Suited Up for Mischief, to Rumple Stuffed Shirts
Shadow Distribution
Mike Bonanno demonstrating the “Survivaball” in a scene from “The Yes Men Fix the World.”
It takes some nerve, not to mention diabolical intelligence and financial resources, to pull off the elaborate pranks devised by the Yes Men.
Recalling Indian Cinema’s Orson Welles
Guru Dutt, the great poet of Hindi cinema, created an unmistakable personal voice within the commercial industry.
Movie Review 'Araya'
Visual Poetry: The Rhythms of Venezuela’s Salt Workers
“Araya” comes preapproved, but not everyone will be convinced.
News & Features
ArtsBeat Blog
Swiss Ministry Rejects Polanski's Request for Release
Switzerland's Justice Ministry has rejected the film director Roman Polanski's request that it reconsider his arrest.
Universal’s Movie Unit Ousts Its Two Chairmen
Adam Fogelson, previously president for marketing and distribution at Universal, was named one of two chairmen.
Disney Selects Successful TV Executive to Turn Around Its Struggling Movie Studio
Rich Ross, president of Disney Channels Worldwide, will have many challenges at the troubled Walt Disney Studios.
Mimi Weddell, Actress and Hat Devotee, Is Dead at 94
Ms. Weddell became a model, actress and style setter in her mid-60s and her flamboyant headwear figured prominently in “Hats Off,” a 2008 documentary about her life.
ArtsBeat Blog
'Paranormal Activity' to See More Activity at Theaters
Show business, take note: there just might be increased demand for horror offerings in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
Buzz and Woody Add a Dimension
The technological task of converting “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” to 3-D was no easy one.
A Bud About to Burst Into Bloom
“An Education” carefully captures the mood of the last days before the Beatles.
Jewish History, Popcorn Included
In the modern world, including modern cinema, to broach the idea of Jewish identity is to invoke not one crisis but many.
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Movie Reviews
Movie Review 'After the Storm'
A Troubled-Waters Musical as a Community Salve
“After the Storm” follows a troupe of youngsters in New Orleans as they stage a benefit performance of the musical “Once on This Island.”
Movie Review | 'Rethink Afghanistan'
Protesting the ‘Other War’
Robert Greenwald demonstrates deft timing with his documentary questioning the American presence in Afghanistan.
Movie Review | 'Wake Up Sid'
Career Woman Helps a Man-Child Grow Up
“Wake Up Sid,” a genial romantic comedy, follows two tracks: the coming of age of the spoiled Sid and the story of Sid’s friend Aisha, a woman just arrived in Mumbai to become a writer.
Movie Review 'A Serious Man'
Calls to God: Always a Busy Signal
“A Serious Man” is, like its biblical source, a distilled, hyperbolic account of the human condition.
Movie Review 'The Invention of Lying'
A World Where Truth Turns Out Not to Be Beauty
“The Invention of Lying” is a mostly funny if melancholic defense of deceit.
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Photos and Video
Critics' Picks: 'Three Kings'
A. O. Scott discusses David O. Russell's war movie "Three Kings" and the fundamental question it poses about the nature of America's role in the world.
Dark Festival Moments
Stephen Holden narrates a look at the second week of the New York Film Festival.
Dimensional Discoveries
John Lasseter, the director of “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” discusses the process of converting the films to 3-D.
Antonio Campos on 'Afterschool'
Antonio Campos, the writer and director of "Afterschool," discusses the composition of a scene from his film.
Blogs
Readers' Reviews
‘Coco Before Chanel’
“Audrey Tautou is perfect. She has a stillness at her center, and yet is driven, leaving no doubt who is the star of this life-affirming film,” writes Jack Bantoft in England.
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- Zombieland
- Cloudy With A Chance Of...
- Toy Story
- Toy Story / Toy Story 2 (3-d)
- Surrogates
TimesPulse
The most popular movies among NYTimes.com readers.
Fall Movies
Viggo Mortensen walks down “The Road,” Lars Von Trier ushers in “Antichrist,” the critics offer a fresh take on indie film and more.
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