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At the Toronto International Film Festival, an Abundant but Mixed Bag
Films by Jesse Eisenberg, Lee Chang-dong and Hirokazu Kore-eda make up for an uneven program.
How a Golden Eagle (Slowly) Came to Life in ‘Wildwood’
The studio Laika combined 3-D printing, motorized wings, nearly 12,000 glued feathers and years of animation to create the General.
As Big Tech Takes Over Hollywood, the Picture Onscreen Gets Darker
“The Social Reckoning” and other movies reflect growing discontent with Silicon Valley founders. But such films may be at the mercy of the companies themselves.
9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
‘The History of Concrete’: Forget the Title, Sit Back and Enjoy
Yes, John Wilson’s weird but fun movie is nominally about the stuff sidewalks are made of, but as always with his work, it’s about so much more.
John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Get Real
The longtime friends talk about sinister characters and the politics that underpin the C.I.A. story at the heart of their new darkly comic drama, “Wild Horse Nine.”
No Splinters Were Experienced in the Making of This Film
For “Wicker,” the tale of a 17th-century husband conjured up by a basket maker, the challenge of designing the unlikely lover required months of testing.
‘Resident Evil’ Review: Return to Raccoon City
This reboot of the video game franchise from the director Zach Cregger (“Weapons”) is arguably the most raucously entertaining thrill ride of the year.
A Harlem Renaissance Party to End All Parties
After the maverick director William Greaves convened the movement’s remaining members, it took 50 years and his family to bring the fireworks to the screen.
Was Duncan Sheik’s Best Work Also His Darkest?
In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.”
Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a British prison thriller, a Brazilian drama, an animated film from Japan and more.
‘Best of the Best’ Review: They Think They Can Dance
In Lena Khan’s dramedy, competitive Bollywood dance becomes a way for two friends to reckon with who they were before college, and who they’ve become.
‘You Had to Be There’ Review: An Irresistible Documentary
The film looks at the storied 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell,” a Rosetta Stone of funny people that featured Martin Short, Gilda Radner and Eugene Levy.
‘Without Blood’ Review: A Fable for Two
Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir struggle to energize Angelina Jolie’s antiwar drama.
‘The Weight’ Review: An Adrenaline-Spiked Adventure
Ethan Hawke anchors this Depression-era wilderness thriller about a group of prisoners tasked with hauling bags of gold bricks across Oregon mountain country.
‘Tiny Fugitives’ Review: Teenage Sex and Pranks at Jewish Summer Camp
Unruly sleepaway campers attempt to outwit their head counselor (Johnny Knoxville) in this alternately ribald and sentimental teen comedy.
‘The Musical’ Review: That’s Entertainment
A misanthropic middle school teacher stages a provocative student musical in this sardonic comedy.
‘Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ Review: Sharpened Insights
A documentary, adapted from the author’s memoir about being attacked, adds a visual dimension to the story of his recovery.
‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Review: Wings of a Son’s Desire
In this loving poem of a family drama, the writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández and his ensemble get the details of a hopeful and thwarted childhood just right.
‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ Review: Lions, Treaties and Fire
The filmmakers Daniel and Matthew Kooman use Old Testament lore as kindling for a tale that often veers into cliché.
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Review: Shear Terror
Everybody’s favorite woolly, wordless sheep returns in this charming, stop-motion spoof of Halloween movies, which will delight kids and adults alike.
Toronto Film Festival Mixes Business With Moviegoing Pleasure
Long known as an Oscar launchpad, TIFF is hoping a new market can expand its reputation and its finances without changing its spirit.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Ready to Make a Meal of Broadway
The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.
Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty for Nick Reiner
Mr. Reiner, who has had a history of serious mental illness, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents last year.
‘Annie’ Celebrates Turning 50 With a Return to Broadway
A revival of the endlessly popular musical will open in the fall of 2027.
Leslie Odom Jr. in ‘Purlie Victorious,’ and More Theater to Stream
This month’s picks include the “Hamilton” alum in Ossie Davis’s 1961 play, a political comedy by Mario Correa, and “Little Shop of Horrors” in high definition.
After Accolades Abroad, an Israeli Documentary Faces a Backlash at Home
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
Can a Polish Epic Become the World’s Next Period Drama Hit?
“The Doll” on Netflix is based on a novel that’s revered in Poland. It also has the requisite duels, corsets and palaces, as well as elaborate wigs and mustaches.
‘Woman Unknown’ Takes Top Prize at Venice Film Festival
The film, a drama directed by May el-Toukhy, follows a Danish servant in the uneasy years after World War II. Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” won the runner-up award.
‘The Odyssey’ Was Shot on Real Film. This Is the Only Place Left Making It.
Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” was shot on physical film, a resurgent medium that is manufactured entirely in one factory in western New York.
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
This month brings cool girl witches, bad boy cutthroats and sinister political agitators.
8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include sequels galore, among them installments of the “Super Mario” and “Star Wars” franchises.