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A religious experience at the movies? 鈥楢 Hidden Life鈥� aims high.鈥淎 Hidden Life鈥� explores how聽one man refused to take an oath to Hitler. How does the film compare to other faith-themed movies?
As Skywalker saga closes, a chat about values of 鈥楽tar Wars鈥�鈥淪tar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker鈥� brings to a close the nine-film Star Wars saga. What values do these films promote?
鈥楲ittle Women鈥�: A modern take on the March sistersSome 150 years after the publication of 鈥淟ittle Women,鈥� the latest film version offers more about how young women go after their dreams.聽
Hollywood鈥檚 woman journalist problem: Why does it endure?The film 鈥淩ichard Jewell鈥� suggests a real reporter slept with a source, continuing a clich茅d view of women journalists in Hollywood.
The year鈥檚 10 best movies: From 鈥楬oneyland鈥� to 鈥楢 Beautiful Day鈥�Critic Peter Rainer鈥檚 year-end list includes the documentary 鈥淗oneyland,鈥� but also 鈥淎 Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,鈥� 鈥淏ooksmart,鈥� and 鈥淧arasite.鈥�
Cheeky 鈥楰nives Out鈥� keeps you guessing (and laughing)Director Rian Johnson infuses his modern whodunit with zippy dialogue, social commentary, and a star-studded cast.聽聽
Near-perfect 鈥楢 Beautiful Day鈥� captures the wholeness of Fred Rogers鈥淎 Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,鈥� inspired by an Esquire article, is about the beneficence bestowed by Fred Rogers upon all in his orbit.聽
鈥楬arriet鈥� biopic: One woman鈥檚 unshakable resolve鈥淗arriet,鈥� the new biopic movie about Harriet Tubman, showcases her heroism and聽elevates the resilience and faith of women who were enslaved.
鈥楾he Irishman鈥�: Scorsese鈥檚 latest casts a sentimental eye at hit men鈥淭he Irishman,鈥� from director Martin Scorsese, is a sentimental, 3 1/2-hour gangster epic starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
Documentary 鈥楾he Cave鈥� features resilience amid chaos in SyriaIn the documentary 鈥淭he Cave,鈥� an inspiring woman serving as a physician dodges detractors and bombs to save lives in Ghouta, Syria.
鈥楯oker鈥� furor: Do disturbing stories have a place in today鈥檚 unsettling world?The Monitor鈥檚 culture writer and its film critic discuss the new Joker origin story.聽What does backlash portend for movies that push boundaries?
Making good look good: Films that transcend stereotypesCan goodness shine as brightly as badness in movies? Several films buck stereotypes and counterbalance a sea of dark new offerings like 鈥楯oker.鈥櫬�
Hitler as an imaginary friend? 鈥楯ojo Rabbit鈥� and the state of satire.Is political satire possible today? A film critic reflects on that after seeing 鈥淛ojo Rabbit,鈥� the latest from writer-director聽Taika Waititi.聽
More gray hair on screen: Hollywood鈥檚 subtle shift on ageHollywood is not known for embracing actors beyond a certain age. But does a flurry of new offerings with seasoned stars suggest a changing view?
Genial 鈥楤linded by the Light鈥� brings together The Boss and immigration鈥淏linded by the Light,鈥� like another recent movie, 鈥淵esterday,鈥� is about embracing Western music as a way of transcending racial barriers.聽
鈥淥ne Child Nation鈥� lays bare China鈥檚 population choicesNanfu Wang began 鈥淥ne Child Nation鈥� as a way to rediscover her past. Ultimately, she documents the harrowing effects of the former Chinese policy.聽
Gender inequality, the stubbornest villain in HollywoodA documentary about gender issues in show business reminds a former congressional reporter about the way women achieved recent victories in politics.
鈥楤ernadette鈥� on the big screen: How mothers fare on filmTraditional mothering roles are giving way to ones featuring heroism and, as in 鈥淏ernadette,鈥� independence. What does the shift signal about society?
鈥楬oneyland鈥�: The unexpected pull of a documentary about beekeepingThe beekeeper lifestyle chronicled in 鈥淗oneyland鈥� is uncommon, yet it speaks to universal truths about survival and human connection.
鈥楾he Farewell鈥� offers a loving glimpse into Chinese cultureHow does a family living across two cultures reconcile differences? 鈥淭he Farewell,鈥� based on a true story, shows one way to navigate such a split.聽聽