Latest from Ann Hornaday
New movies to stream this week: ‘The Banishing,’ ‘Hope’ and more
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- Apr 15, 2021
- Movies
- Review
HBO documentary ‘Our Towns’ visits 6 American cities and finds unity, not division
Gently optimistic film paints a portrait of a nation characterized by flexibility and compassion.
- Apr 13, 2021
- Movies
- Review
Michelle Pfeiffer reigns over flawed ‘French Exit’ with mesmerizing hauteur
The actress has never been better in a dramedy about a world-weary jet-setter.
- Mar 31, 2021
- Movies
- Review
Idris Elba makes for a charismatic urban cowboy in this familiar but engaging family film
“Concrete Cowboy” is based on the real-life riders of Philly’s Fletcher Street stables.
- Mar 30, 2021
Jessica Walter and George Segal personified a time when movies grew up
In “Play Misty for Me” and “Loving,” the actors played deeply flawed people with self-awareness and humanity.
- Mar 26, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
Actors in documentaries used to be taboo. Now they’re the stars.
A recent crop of nonfiction films expands the notion of cinematic reality.
- Mar 25, 2021
- Entertainment
- Perspective
Oscar nominees are more diverse than ever. And that raises more questions about numbers and nuance.
As Hollywood addresses inclusion, we wonder: How will we know when we’re done?
- Mar 19, 2021
New movies to stream this week: ‘Operation Varsity Blues,’ ‘Rose Plays Julie’ and more
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- Mar 18, 2021
- Movies
- Review
‘The Courier’ is a throwback to the kind of solid yet fun spy thriller they don’t make anymore
Benedict Cumberbatch plays real-life salesman turned spook Greville Wynne.
- Mar 17, 2021
- Movies
- Review
‘The Truffle Hunters’ — a charming documentary about elderly Italian men (and their dogs) who harvest truffles — is the movie we all need right now
The message of this thoroughly entertaining film is simple: Stop and smell the roses.
- Mar 17, 2021