الجمعة، 18 نوفمبر 2011

Movies Update: Reviews of 'The Descendants,' 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' and More

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Movie Reviews

From left, George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller in "The Descendants."
Movie Review | 'The Descendants'

For One Man, Hawaii Is a Land of Problems

By A. O. SCOTT

In "The Descendants," George Clooney plays the scion of an old Hawaii family with many troubles on his hands.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I."
Movie Review | 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I'

Edward, You May Now Bite the Bride

By MANOHLA DARGIS

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in Bill Condon's melodrama - the first of a two-part adaptation of the series' last book.

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Charles, left, and Ray Eames in 1948.
Movie Review | 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter'

At the Altar of Design, When Self-Expression Met Mass Production

By A. O. SCOTT

"Eames: The Architect and the Painter" covers the lives of a couple whose approach to product design was in its way as influential as that of Steve Jobs.

Peter Mullan in "Tyrannosaur."
Movie Review | 'Tyrannosaur'

Amid the Grim Streets, a Pair of Weary Souls

By A. O. SCOTT

"Tyrannosaur," the directing debut of Paddy Considine, puts Peter Mullan in a hard place and then raises the intensity.

Zoé Héran in "Tomboy."
Movie Review | 'Tomboy'

A Summer of Freedoms in Boyhood

By MANOHLA DARGIS

"Tomboy," an intimately scaled French film, is about a 10-year-old girl who wants to be a boy, or at least enjoy some boyish freedoms.

The penguin Erik, voiced by Ava Acres, and Will the Krill, voiced by Brad Pitt, in "Happy Feet Two."
Movie Review | 'Happy Feet Two'

A Search for Self-Discovery, Two Left Feet and All

By MANOHLA DARGIS

In "Happy Feet Two" the penguin Erik has issues: namely, he can't dance.

Katie O'Grady in "Rid of Me."
Movie Review | 'Rid of Me'

Homemaker Devises a Suburban Smackdown

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

James Westby's ingenious black comedy "Rid of Me" follows a woman's desperate attempt to fit in with her husband's not-so-welcoming former high-school clique.

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News & Features

The cast and crew on the set of "The Muppets."
Arts & Leisure

Wocka, Wocka, Wocka! Muppet Antics Resume

By BROOKS BARNES

With a new Muppet (Walter) and a new movie, Disney is looking to "The Muppets" to revive the franchise. But can they resonate in the Pixar era?

Billy Crystal made an appearance at the 2011 Academy Awards, but he last hosted the show in 2004.
News Analysis

Billy Crystal Is Gilded as Hero of Oscar Night

By MICHAEL CIEPLY

At the Governors Awards, the buzz was all about Billy Crystal, who swooped in to save the Academy Awards.

DVD

DVD

Sweetness With Spine

By DAVE KEHR

A set from TCM gathers four overlooked comedies of the leading lady Jean Arthur.

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Photos & Video

Video: Critics' Picks: 'The Public Enemy'

A. O. Scott looks back at the 1931 gangster classic starring James Cagney.

Slide Show: New Muppet, New Movie

Walter, the latest addition to the Muppets family, stars in "The Muppets."

Slide Show: The Governors Awards

Photos from the third annual event in Los Angeles.

Showtimes & Tickets

Editor FeedBack

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Mekado Murphy
 Movies Producer
The New York Times on the Web

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