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‘Avatar’ Arrived, but Will It Deliver?
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The actor Sam Worthington plays Jake in James Cameron’s ‘Avatar,’ which opened on Friday.
“Avatar” has good but not dazzling early ticket sales.
From ‘Vibrator’ to ‘Cougar Town,’ It’s Still a Man’s World
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Laura Benanti, left, as Mrs. Givings, gives a “treatment” for hysteria to Maria Dizzia as Mrs. Daldry in Sarah Ruhl's “In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play).”
In entertainment, much of the portrayal of female sexuality is still dictated by men.
Movie Review 'Avatar'
A New Eden, Both Cosmic and Cinematic
With “Avatar” James Cameron has turned one man’s dream of the movies into a trippy joy ride about the end of life as we know it.
Movie Review 'Nine'
There Will Be Lingerie (Singing, Too)
An Italian playboy juggles many leading ladies in “Nine.”
Movie Review 'The Young Victoria'
Poor Little Royal Girl: A Melancholy Monarch
“The Young Victoria” is a frivolously entertaining film with Emily Blunt as the young monarch.
Movie Review 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?'
Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, Oh, Send Us to Wy-o-ming?
There are barely enough titter-worthy one-liners in “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” to prevent it from sinking under the weight of its clichés.
Seeing Nazis Massacred, Followed by a Discussion
After a screening of "Inglourious Basterds," an audience at the Jewish Theological Seminary contemplated the implications of revenge fantasies.
Movie Reviews
Movie Review 'Crazy Heart'
A Country Crooner Whose Flight Is Now Free Fall
“Crazy Heart,” written and directed by Scott Cooper, is a small movie perfectly scaled to the big performance at its center.
Movie Review 'A Town Called Panic'
Building a New World and Populating It With Plastic
“A Town Called Panic” is an adventure story as fast-paced and exciting as any currently in theaters.
Movie Review 'Ricky'
Imagine Childproofing for a Winged Baby
As François Ozon’s “Ricky” rubs its genres together, it creates a sense of discomfort.
Movie Review | 'Under the Eightball'
On the Nightmare Trail of Lyme Disease
“Under the Eightball” is a heartfelt documentary that twists an emotional journey into an anti-establishment tirade.
Movie Review 'Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year'
High Road in Business? He Takes It
Ranbir Kapoor turns in a skillfully understated performance in “Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.”
More Reviews
News & Features
Jennifer Jones, Postwar Actress, Dies at 90
Ms. Jones, who was nominated for Oscars five times, won an Academy Award in 1943 for her performance in “The Song of Bernadette.”
Roy E. Disney Dies at 79; Rejuvenated Animation
Mr. Disney helped revitalize the famed animation division of the company founded by his uncle, Walt Disney.
‘Up in the Air’ Nominated for 6 Golden Globes
“Nine,” “Avatar” and “Inglorious Basterds” round out nomination leaders, while Meryl Streep gets to compete against herself.
Second City Looks Back in Laughter
The celebration of the improvisational troupe’s 50th anniversary was a reminder of how it changed the tone of comedy.
Val Avery, Tough-Guy Actor in Movies, Is Dead at 85
Mr. Avery was an actor who worked for nearly 50 years playing tough guys on both sides of the law in dozens of television series and films.
Paramount to Start Online Service to Sell Movie Clips
The studio plans to eventually sell snippets of films cheaply, like ring tones, although a license to use that snippet in a national ad campaign will not be cheap.
Movie Director Exploring the Family, Not Killing It
The prolific French filmmaker François Ozon, whose magic-realist fable “Ricky” opens this week, clearly prizes not just speed but also variety.
Not Quite a Royal, but Still in Need of Those Royalties
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, shines the spotlight on a new film, “The Young Victoria.”
Alternate World, Alternate Technology
Will the technology in “Avatar” redefine how movies are made? It’s a $230 million question.
Women in the Seats but Not Behind the Camera
In 2009 women came out in droves for movies made by and/or for them. Was there a similar increase in female directors? Not by a long shot.
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Cutting Up the Red Carpet
Melena Ryzik attends the premiere of the musical "Nine" and busts out her signature dance moves with the film's choreographer, John DeLuca.
Photos & Video
Anatomy of a Scene: 'Nine'
Rob Marshall, the director of "Nine," discusses a musical scene from the film.
Behind the Music
Jeff Bridges discusses the process of recording the songs for “Crazy Heart.”
Trailer Premiere
‘Prodigal Sons’
The premiere of the trailer for “Prodigal Sons,” a documentary about sibling rivalries and a star-studded family tree.
Critics' Picks: 'Wings of Desire'
A. O. Scott reviews the Wim Wenders film "Wings of Desire," a meditation on the nature of time and intimacy.
Anatomy of a Scene: 'It's Complicated'
Nancy Meyers, the director of "It's Complicated," discusses the opening scene of the film.
Readers' Reviews
‘Avatar’
“Cameron seems to have lost his mojo. ... His usually spot-on knack of eliciting memorable performances from his actors has undoubtedly deserted him here, and his tin ear for dialogue is at its most embarrassing,” writes Mark.
Box Office Top 5
TimesPulse
The most popular movies among NYTimes.com readers.
Photos and Video
2010 Golden Globes Ballot
Cast your votes and The New York Times will score your ballot in real time.
Golden Globe Nominees
A look at some of the nominees for the 2010 Golden Globes.
Holiday Gift Guide
DVD gifts for cinephiles, new movies and television shows on DVDs and more gift ideas from the staff of The New York Times.
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Holiday Movies
Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz reunite, Matt Damon sinks into another role, Peter Jackson cooks up a ghost story and more.
This guide includes links to the original reviews from the archives of The New York Times.
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- Movie Review | 'Avatar': A New Eden, Both Cosmic and Cinematic
- Movie Review | 'Nine': There Will Be Lingerie (Singing, Too)
- Jennifer Jones, Postwar Actress, Dies at 90
- Movie Review | 'The Young Victoria': Poor Little Royal Girl: A Melancholy Monarch
- Movie Review | 'Crazy Heart': A Country Crooner Whose Flight Is Now Free Fall
- Movie Review | 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?': Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, Oh, Send Us to Wy-o-ming?
- Video Library Player: Critics' Picks: 'Wings of Desire'
- Movie Review | 'Under the Eightball': On the Nightmare Trail of Lyme Disease
- Movie Review | 'A Town Called Panic': Building a New World and Populating It With Plastic
- Movie Review | 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year': High Road in Business? He Takes It
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