الجمعة، 2 ديسمبر 2011

Movies Update: Reviews of 'Shame,' 'Coriolanus' and More

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Movie Reviews

Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in
Movie Review | 'Coriolanus'

He's the Hero of the People, and He Hates It

In his directing debut Ralph Fiennes adds modern weaponry to Shakespeare's "Coriolanus."

Michael Fassbender in
Movie Review | 'Shame'

Only One Thing on His Mind

In "Shame," the new feature from the British artist turned filmmaker Steve McQueen, the protagonist is a handsome, youngish Manhattanite who is hooked on sex.

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From left, Rachael Blake, Emily Browning and Peter Carroll in
Movie Review | 'Sleeping Beauty'

Objectification Is Also in the Eye of the Beheld

Emily Browning plays Lucy, who is paid to fall into a drugged slumber in "Sleeping Beauty."

Takeshi Kitano, as Otomo, taking aim in
Movie Review | 'Outrage'

The Violence That Japanese Gangsters Do: Betrayal Among the Yakuza

"Outrage," written and directed by Takeshi Kitano, describes a cycle of destruction and vengeance in a crime organization whose code of conduct is being ignored.

Ha Jung-woo as a hapless taxi driver in
Movie Review | 'The Yellow Sea'

The Blood Runs Freely, but the Dogs Can't

The South Korean film "The Yellow Sea" is a morality tale full of shocking images and rousing chase scenes.

Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo in
Movie Review | 'The Artist'

Sparkling, Swooning and Suffering Wordlessly

"The Artist" is a touching and mostly silent movie with a musical soundtrack about an aging film idol, a peppy young actress and the passing of the silent-movie era.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky in the documentary
Movie Review | 'Khodorkovsky'

The Top of the World, Then Prison in Siberia

The Russian Mikhail Khodorkovsky became an oligarch, but his fortunes fell when he was incarcerated. His story is the focus of a documentary by Cyril Tuschi.

The scientist David Suzuki in Sturla Gunnarsson's
Movie Review | 'Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie'

Dear Humans: The Planet Needs Your Help

"Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie," by Sturla Gunnarsson, is based on a dire speech delivered by Dr. Suzuki about the imminent destruction of the biosphere.

Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, the directors of the documentary
Movie Review | 'The Big Fix'

Fury, Up Close and Personal, at the Lingering Effects From the BP Oil Spill

"The Big Fix," directed by Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, is an enraged exposé of the crimes of Big Oil.

News & Features

Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor in
The Carpetbagger

American Masculinity, Shown in All Its Angst

In many recent films - including "The Tree of Life," "Beginners" and "Midnight in Paris" - men are seen facing some type of existential crisis.

Jonah Hill
Arts & Leisure

Jonah Hill's Expanding Comfort Zone

Jonah Hill, who came to prominence in comedies like "Superbad" and went on to star in "Moneyball," says he doesn't have to choose between being a comedian and being a real actor.

DVD

DVDs, From Fresh Offerings to Old Favorites

DVD selections for the holiday season.

A scene from D. W. Griffith's

A Leap Forward That Tugs Backward

In D. W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation," which changed the art form, uncomfortable racist sequences coexist with powerful emotional artistry.

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The Carpetbagger

Melena Ryzik returns to cover the news and nonsense of the movie awards season.

Photos & Video

Video: The New Oscar Season

Melena Ryzik looks at the newest slate of Oscar contenders and polls New Yorkers for their opinions.

Video: Ralph Fiennes Discusses 'Coriolanus'

Ralph Fiennes, the director and star of "Coriolanus," talks about adapting Shakespeare's play for the screen.

Video: Julia Leigh on 'Sleeping Beauty'

Julia Leigh, the director of the drama "Sleeping Beauty," discusses her film.

Video: Interview: Michael Fassbender

The actor Michael Fassbender talks about his portrayal of a sex addict in Steve McQueen's "Shame."

Video: Exclusive Clip: 'Khodorkovsky'

A scene from the documentary "Khodorkovsky," directed by Cyril Tuschi.

Showtimes & Tickets

Editor FeedBack

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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. Shame
  2. Coriolanus
  3. The Descendants
  4. Hugo
  5. A Dangerous Method
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