In 'Tár,' a brilliant but manipulative conductor orchestrates everyone around her
Cate Blanchett learned to conduct, play the piano and speak German for this thought-provoking film about genius and the abuse of power.
Movie Reviews
Movie Review: Tár
The film Tár is at once a meditation on a celebrated woman who abuses her stardom, and a star vehicle for Cate Blanchett.
'Bros' offers lots of laughs — plus a serious commentary on queer identity
Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane star in a nuanced comedy about how opposites can attract and also learn from each other. Bros means to send you out of the theater in a good mood — and it does.
In a bio-engineered dystopia, 'Vesper' finds seeds of hope
In the sci-fi drama Vesper, the title character is a 13 year old bio-hacker who lives in a future where humankind has wiped out all edible plants.
Gay rom-com 'Bros' is light and bright while making movie history
Billy Eichner and Luke MacFarlane star in the first major studio gay romantic comedy with an almost entirely gay cast.
'Don't Worry Darling' and the mechanics of a mystery
The thriller Don't Worry Darling has a satisfying setup and some good performances. But the payoff leaves a lot to be desired.
'Blonde,' the new Marilyn Monroe biopic, is an exercise in exploitation, not empathy
The Netflix film turns Monroe into an avatar of suffering, brought low by a miserable childhood, a father she never knew and an industry full of men who abused and exploited her until her death.
These are the new movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch this fall
Our critics' guide lets you search by genre and where to watch — whether on your couch or in the theater. Here's what NPR critics are looking forward to after a busy blockbuster summer.
Viola Davis is 'The Woman King' in an epic story inspired by true events
Gina Prince-Bythewood's latest film is a rousingly old-fashioned action-drama about women warriors in 19th-century West Africa.
'Honk for Jesus' is an uneven but entertaining saga about scandal and redemption
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall play a Southern Baptist pastor and his wife trying to redeem their legacy in the wake of a public scandal in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.