The violent and shocking Precious should be more moving than it is.

Lars von Trier’s highbrow horror show. Plus: The awkward joys of Gentlemen Broncos.

On the legacy—if there will be one—of Neil Simon.

Spike Jonze puts his own poignant spin on Where the Wild Things Are.

An Education teaches us that hype can be true (Carey Mulligan is charming!) and still just hype.

A sublime suburban meltdown from Joel and Ethan Coen. Plus, Michael Moore takes his best shot.

With The Invention of Lying, Ricky Gervais imagines a world without guile or faith.

Bright Star is Jane Campion’s pungent ode to the tragic affair of John Keats and Fanny Brawne.

Three new documentaries slam conspicuous consumption, oil companies, and greedy traders.

What our critic is most eager for this fall.