
Fallen Leaves is a surprising crowd-pleaser from a minimalist master
Kaurismäki’s deadpan wit sparkles in 4th working-class “trilogy” film.

Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” cuts French legend down to size
Napoleon’s quirks and shortcomings feature prominently in the movie.


“May December” and the sex crime that shocked the world
Todd Haynes seeks to show the humanity behind the headlines.

“The Marvels” is a maddening Marvel misfire
Blockbuster bomb isn’t funny, dramatic, thrilling, profound, interesting or necessary.

Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” is one of the year’s best films
Sounds from a marriage in 2023 Palme d’Or winner at Cannes.


These are the 10 best horror movies of all time
Want to see something really scary?


Erotic thriller “Fair Play” takes gender war into the office
A stronger term than “sharks” is needed for this mauling.


Taylor Swift finally makes it big in the movies
The pop superstar’s new concert film is pure spectacle


David Fincher’s “The Killer” is more Maxwell Smart than James Bond
A send-up times two in this risibly savage hit man thriller.


Top 10 films so far this year — No. 8 is a huge surprise
It’s been a strange but satisfying 2023 movie year — and more to come.