Movies
Review: “The Lantern Keepers” Is the Best Mystery of the Fall
A lighthouse, a storm and a cast that never puts a foot wrong. ★★★★½
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Ava Sinclair
Ava has reviewed films for 15 years and still cries at every animated movie.
Awards & Lists
The 25 Best Fictional Films of the Decade (So Far)
Our critics argued for weeks. Here is the list.
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Movies
Everything Coming to Theaters This Winter
Our calendar of the season’s biggest (fictional) releases.
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Review: “Pip & the Paper Moon” Will Make Grown-Ups Cry
An animated adventure with a lot of heart. ★★★★★
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Awards & Lists
Awards Season Explained: Who Votes and How
The strange, fascinating machinery behind the trophies.
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Behind the Scenes
Making a Short Film on Your Phone
A weekend project with friends and zero budget.
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Reviews
Review: “Night Shift Diner” Is the Comfort Show of the Year
Small-town warmth, sharp writing. ★★★★
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Awards Night Predictions: Our Critics Weigh In
Who will win, who should win — fictional edition.
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Behind the Scenes
Five Questions With the Director of “Saltwater”
On small budgets, big feelings and shooting on a real ferry.
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Review: “Second Cousins” Is a Joyful Mess
A family-reunion comedy that never lets up. ★★★½
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