Latest from Ann Hornaday
- Movies
- Review
A beautiful couple argues in the angsty, self-consciously arty ‘Malcolm & Marie’
Zendaya gets second billing but steals the show from co-star John David Washington.
- Jan 26, 2021
Sundance 2021 makes it official: The weirdest movie year ever isn’t even a year
In a covid-era cinematic phenomenon, the movie year is lapping itself.
- Jan 23, 2021
In ‘My Brilliant Career,’ I recognized an uncanny mirror image. And a cautionary tale.
The first film I saw myself in helped launch my own career, even as it sowed some doubts.
- Jan 16, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
While Hollywood looked for perfect villains, they were hiding in plain sight
The white supremacist threat has been ignored for too long, by law enforcement and pop culture.
- Jan 15, 2021
- Movies
- Review
Documentary finds contemporary echoes in FBI’s persecution of Martin Luther King Jr.
“MLK/FBI” takes the viewer on an unforgettable emotional journey.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Movies
- Review
With sophistication and restraint, ‘My Little Sister’ tells an engrossing tale of sibling love
Swiss Oscar submission paints a portrait of a woman trying to save her brother’s life.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
The Trump cult has obliterated the line between citizenship and fandom, with deadly results
Decades of fusing politics and entertainment have created a death spiral for democracy.
- Jan 8, 2021
- Movies
- Review
An abused woman finds ‘Herself’ in this cinematic parable of empowerment
Phyllida Lloyd’s sturdy but flat film is distinguished by stellar performances.
- Jan 6, 2021
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- Review
‘Pieces of a Woman’ is an acting showcase, but not much of a movie
Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf deliver powerful performances in a melodramatic marital drama.
- Jan 5, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
Trump’s exit may be too late to save the presidential movie
As the first reality-TV commander in chief leaves office, reliable cinematic archetypes no longer fit.
- Jan 2, 2021