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
The Reel: 'Hustlers' draws inspiration from all women fighting to get by
Only eight months passed between the green light for “Hustlers” and its release date, but writer-director Lorene Scafaria fought for years to get the project off the ground.Scafaria said films about w...
13 Sep 201923min
The Reel: Fall film festivals dominate awards season as the Oscars race begins
Awards season is around the corner and highly anticipated movies are on full blast at film festivals across the world. Mark Olsen (@IndieFocus) talks with Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA), Glenn Whipp (@GlennW...
6 Sep 201927min
The Reel: 'The Terror: Infamy' Revisits a True American Horror Story
Set during World War II and the internment of Japanese Americans, AMC’s “The Terror” weds that real-life horror story with a tale of the supernatural.But showrunner Alex Woo says the second season of ...
30 Aug 201935min
