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‘Happy Holidays’ Review: A Cleverly Structured Palestinian Drama Explores Constriction and Complicity in Israeli Society

The latest feature by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scandar Copti ('Ajami') observes four characters whose fates are linked through a series of surprising events.

'Happy Holidays'

TIFF 2024: Read THR’s Reviews of the Movies Screening at the Toronto Film Festival (Updating)

The Hollywood Reporter critics weigh in on this year’s crop of titles, from biopics to documentaries, sweeping epics to intimate character studies, tear-jerking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies.

Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in A24's 'Babygirl' trailer.

‘Familiar Touch’ Review: A Tender Debut Frames Older Adulthood as Its Own Coming-of-Age

Kathleen Chalfant stars in Sarah Friedland's drama following an octogenarian as she confronts the realities of dementia and moving into an assisted living facility.

'Familiar Touch'

‘Nobu’ Review: A Glowing and Straightforward Portrait of the Japanese Chef and His Empire

In his latest documentary, Matt Tyrnauer chronicles how Nobu Matsuhisa became a global phenomenon.

Japanese chef and restauranteur Nobu Matsuhisa in Matt Tyrnauer's latest documentary, 'Nobu.'

‘The End’ Review: Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon in Joshua Oppenheimer’s Ambitious, Uneven Post-Apocalyptic Musical

The last family on Earth finds their careful facade disrupted by a stranger in this narrative debut from the documentarian, also starring George MacKay and Moses Ingram.

Tilda Swinton as Mother in The End

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Danielle Deadwyler Buoys Malcolm Washington’s Dutiful August Wilson Adaptation

Two siblings fight over the fate of a family heirloom in the Netflix film produced by Denzel Washington and costarring John David Washington and Samuel L. Jackson.

Danielle Deadwyler as Berniece in 'The Piano Lesson.'

‘Zurawski v Texas’ Review: Galvanizing Hillary Clinton-Produced Doc Surveys the Harsh Reality of a Post-Roe World

Chelsea Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence are also on board for Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault’s chronicle of four women involved in a high-stakes lawsuit against restrictive abortion laws.

Molly Duane, a senior attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, in 'Zurawski v. Texas'

‘Nickel Boys’ Review: RaMell Ross’ Remarkable Colson Whitehead Adaptation Takes Risks That Pay Off

Two Black boys navigate a punishing reform school in the 'Hale County This Morning, This Evening' director's film starring Brandon Wilson, Ethan Herisse and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

Brandon Wilson stars as Turner and Ethan Herisse as Elwood in director RaMell Ross’ NICKEL BOYS, from Orion Pictures.

‘Piece By Piece’ Review: Morgan Neville’s Animated Pharrell Williams Doc Inspires Wonder, and Some Questions

Premiering at Telluride, the filmmaker's latest chronicles the early years and success of Williams exclusively through LEGO animation.

Pharrell Williams stars in director Morgan Neville’s PIECE BY PIECE,

Critic’s Notebook: At Democratic National Convention, a Polished and Presidential Kamala Harris Plays It Safe

The vice president's forcefully delivered speech flaunted her political skills and readiness for the job, even if it was short on the kind of imagination some might have hoped for.

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during the final day of the DNC at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Critic’s Notebook: The ‘Love Island USA’ Reunion Illustrated Reality TV’s Toxic Contradictions

The highly anticipated season 6 reunion, hosted by Ariana Madix, felt more like a public service announcement against bullying than a satisfying conclusion for fans.

Love Island Reunion Main 2024

‘The Deliverance’ Review: Andra Day and Glenn Close Work Hard but Can’t Salvage Lee Daniels’ Erratic Spiritual Horror

A single mother and her family are haunted by malevolent spirits in the 'Precious' director's latest feature, co-starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Mo'Nique.

The Deliverance. (L to R) Anthony B. Jenkins as Andre, Demi Singleton as Shante and Andra Day as Ebony in The Deliverance.

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