Bringing a great crying scene to the big screen requires a combination of craft and empathy. This is how three recent movies — “Close,” “Babylon” and “The Woman King” — pulled it off.
Tag: Movies
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A Film Critic Who Embraces His Role as a Guide
Rescuing movie viewers from endless browsing — and introducing them to hidden gems — is satisfying to a Times critic.
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India’s Right Wing Tried to Scuttle the Film ‘Pathaan.’ Fans Helped It Set Records.
“Pathaan” demonstrated the crosscutting appeal of the Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan, who re-emerged on the big screen after a difficult personal period.
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Andrea Riseborough’s Path to Surprise Oscar Nomination Is Scrutinized
Andrea Riseborough got the nod for the little-seen “To Leslie.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reviewing whether her A-list campaign violated rules.
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Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February
A handful of great titles are leaving the service for U.S. subscribers soon, including a bona fide comedy classic. See them while you can.