“A Star Is Born” is not only among the most self-reflective of Hollywood vehicles but the most resilient; when clichés work they are called conventions.
John Anderson
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Review: In ‘Unbroken,’ a former POW seeks spiritual redemption
The film tells the story of Louie Zamperini, who spent 47 days at sea before being rescued, imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese.
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Review: ‘The Apparition,’ a thriller that’s also a great film about faith
In Xavier Giannoli’s new movie, an intrepid reporter is asked by the Vatican to compile a report on a reputed miracle.
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The director who defined classic Hollywood
Censors “complained that they knew what Lubitsch was saying, but they couldn’t figure out how he was saying it.”
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“RBG” elevates a justice, celebrates a marriage
The relationship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her husband, Marty, is a huge part of why “RBG” has struck a chord with audiences.
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Review: In “Puzzle,” a lonely Catholic housewife reconstructs her life
Her gift for solving puzzles is not a superpower. It is not a cure for cancer. But it is an indication that, inside, Agnes has untapped intellect.
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Review: In “Far From the Tree,” parents cope with children utterly different from themselves
The documentary version of Andrew Solomon’s book emphasizes the love parents have for children with autism, deafness and other unexpected identities.
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Review: ‘Eighth Grade’ is a reminder of the year you would rather forget
Bo Burnham’s new movie is a joyous reminder that 13 is not, in fact, the best year of your life.
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Review: ‘Generation Wealth’ embraces our materialist obsessions
Lauren Greenfield’s new documentary says little about spiritual emptiness and the desperate ways in which people try to fill it.
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Review: Mr. Rogers is still a good guy in the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The movie about children’s TV host Fred Rogers, directed by Morgan Neville (“Twenty Feet From Stardom”), is sturdy and unavoidably sentimental.