The Reel: 'Harriet' director on bringing ‘a tremendous hero’ to life
Host Mark Olsen sits down with “Harriet” director and co-writer Kasi Lemmons to talk about creating a biopic based on the life of abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman. The movie is based on the true-eve...
1 Nov 201928min
The Reel: HBO’s ‘Mrs. Fletcher’ explores a midlife sexual awakening
An empty nest and a midlife sexual awakening do not seem like things that normally go hand in hand. But that is the launching point for “Mrs. Fletcher,” the Tom Perrotta novel that’s now been adapted ...
25 Okt 201929min
The Reel: 'Jojo Rabbit' weaponizes comedy to remember the Holocaust
Taika Waititi is not interested in making movies that please everyone — he says that would be too safe and boring.The writer and director of “Jojo Rabbit” — who also plays a cartoonish Adolph Hitler i...
18 Okt 201931min
The Reel: 'Parasite': A thrill ride about class warfare
“Parasite” is poised to be South Korea’s first-ever nomination for Best International feature, but it also looks to be competitive for best director, original screenplay and even best picture.Rave rev...
11 Okt 201929min
The Reel: 'Joker' gives a comic book villain a grown-up, nihilistic spin
Even before “Joker” opened in theaters, the film sparked debate over its violent content, and a narrative that seemed to track with that of the alienated, white male shooter who’s become our real-life...
4 Okt 201928min
The Reel: Emmys Wrap: A win for the underdogs
Heading into this year’s Emmy Awards, there may have been tension between coronating beloved, long-running series and recognizing impressive, convention-bending newcomers, but in the end voters largel...
27 Sep 201931min
The Reel: 'Downton Abbey’ and ‘Ad Astra’ offer grown-up entertainment
Two films designed for grown-ups hit theaters this weekend.“Ad Astra,” a space thriller starring Brad Pitt, takes a moody, meditative approach to science fiction.Director James Gray invests in charact...
20 Sep 201928min
The Reel: Bonus Episode: Highlights of the Toronto International Film Festival
In this special bonus episode, a team of Times reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival give the low-down on this year’s crop of films at the festival — both the hits and the misses.Among ...
13 Sep 201931min
