الجمعة، 23 سبتمبر 2011

Movies Update: Reviews of 'Moneyball,' 'Weekend' and More

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Movie Reviews

Brad Pitt in
Movie Review | 'Moneyball'

Throwing a Digital-Age Curveball

Brad Pitt plays Billy Beane, the baseball executive who challenged traditions of the game, in "Moneyball."

Tom Cullen, left, as Russell, and Chris New as Glen, in
Movie Review | 'Weekend'

A Morning After That Turns Into a Dance of Discovery

"Weekend," directed by Andrew Haigh, is one of those rare films that address the complex entanglements of love and sex honestly.

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Gerard Butler as Sam Childers, a former drug dealer who un-dergoes a religious conversion, in
Movie Review | 'Machine Gun Preacher'

Good Works With a Bad Attitude

A former drug dealer, Sam Childers underwent a religious conversion. But it may be that, in movie terms, Mr. Childers's story is too true to be good.

Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins, on the run in
Movie Review | 'Abduction'

At Least His Abs Get a Workout

Taylor Lautner stars in "Abduction." There is also a plot, of sorts.

Movie Review | 'Pearl Jam Twenty'

A Sound Reverberating Far Beyond Seattle

Cameron Crowe's documentary about the band Pearl Jam honors its two-decade career.

Form left, Michael Angarano, Kyle Gallner and Nicholas Braun as teenagers trapped by a fanatical preacher in
Movie Review | 'Red State'

Director Hates Stupidity, Hypocrisy and Critics

Kevin Smith's "Red State" is a horror-action move, but what it does best is talk.

A trombonist from the Kashmere Stage Band.
Movie Review | 'Thunder Soul'

From a School Band, Soul and Funk, and Heart

"Thunder Soul" features a Houston high-school music director who turned his school's band into a celebrated funk institution.

From left, Catherine, William, Barbara, Carl and Jonathan Colby in
Movie Review | 'The Man Nobody Knew'

Son Takes His Famous Father Out of the Shadows

"The Man Nobody Knew," a documentary by Carl Colby about his father, the elusive C.I.A. chief William Colby.

Ellen Barkin portrays a newly retired actress who moves to a secluded cabin in the country in Cam Archer's
Movie Review | '___ Year'

Away From the Limelight and Losing Her Grip

In "___ Year," Ellen Barkin plays a fading actress who comes to terms with retirement.

News & Features

In
Arts & Leisure

And Now a Word From the Director

When Lars von Trier said he was a Nazi, he was on the brink of getting the best reviews of his career for "Melancholia," which is coming to the New York Film Festival.

Tom Cullen, far left, as Russell, and Chris New as Glen, getting to know each other in
Arts & Leisure

Romance and Reflection, Hand in Hand

"Weekend," Andrew Haigh's new film, is about a relationship between two gay men. But whether or not it is a "gay film" depends on how you look at it.

William F. May.

William F. May, 95, Dies; Helped Found Film Society

Mr. May, who led the American Can Company for 15 years, was also a longtime board member of The New York Times.

DVD

Orson Welles in
The New Season DVDs

Movies That Said, 'Look What I Can Do'

Newly released DVDs include "Citizen Kane," "Going Places" and "Birth of a Nation."

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Photos & Video

The New Season: Movies

Profiles of Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst, a look at breakthrough performances, a schedule of fall films and more.

Video: Critics' Picks: 'A Face in the Crowd'

A. O. Scott examines the creation of a media sensation in Elia Kazan's film.

Video: Interview: Andrew Haigh

Andrew Haigh, the writer and director of "Weekend," discusses his film.

Interactive Feature: Faces to Watch

Five performers from this season of fall movies find themselves on the verge.

Slide Show: Reasons to Stay In the Dark

A look at some of the films releasing this fall.

Showtimes & Tickets

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Mekado Murphy
Movies Producer
The New York Times on the Web

Times Pulse

The most popular movies among NYTimes.com readers.
  1. Moneyball
  2. Weekend
  3. Restless
  4. ____ Year
  5. Machine Gun Preacher
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