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Awards Momentum Builds for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another

Fresh analysis points to surging awards prospects, political world-building, standout craft.

At 50, Dog Day Afternoon Still Feels Urgently Contemporary

Sundance-Winning Plainclothes Opens in Theaters

Claire Denis’ ‘The Fence’ Bows at TIFF as Reviews Weigh Atmosphere Against Theatricality

At TIFF, 'Palestine 36' Earns Early Praise as Palestine’s Oscar Entry

At TIFF, Panahi’s Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Tests the Ethics of Revenge

At TIFF, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice Impresses With Dark Capitalist Satire

TIFF Debut 'Sacrifice' Wins Praise for Spectacle, Draws Cool Notices on Satire

At TIFF, 'Carolina Caroline' Draws Praise for Leads as It Seeks U.S. Distribution

Valérie Donzelli’s At Work Premieres in Venice Competition to Divided Reviews

Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Trades Tension for a Lush New York City Ramble

On Eve of International Bat Night, Experts Debunk Vampire Myths

‘La terra negra’ Brings Liturgical Rural Mystery to Cinemas on Aug. 29

László Nemes’ Orphan Premieres in Venice Competition as Director Emphasizes Humanist Cinema

Sorrentino’s La Grazia Opens Venice Competition to Warm Early Reviews

New Reviews of Netflix’s 'Night Always Comes' Praise Vanessa Kirby but Fault the Story

UK Critics Hail Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ for Its Restrained Portrayal of Assault

‘Alpha’ Opens in France as Critics Reassess Julia Ducournau’s Most Personal Turn

Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Draws Acclaim for Tender, Unsensational Debut

‘Die Farben der Zeit’ Earns Praise for Lush Paris Imagery and Hallucinatory Time Jumps