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The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century
More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up.
The Best of the Rest: A Game to Rank Your Favorite 21st-Century Genre Movies
A collaborative, live-updating reader exercise.
Our Best Movies of the 21st Century List
More than 500 directors, actors and other names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. Mekado Murphy, assistant film editor at The New York Times, and Kyle Buchanan, who writes The Projectionist awards season column, talk about how their ballots stacked up.
The Story of Movies in the 21st Century Is One of Context Collapse
As the 100 best films list shows, long-held categories in Hollywood are fading, just as they are in the broader culture.
The Best Movies of the 21st Century: How Actors, Directors and Other Film Lovers Voted
To determine the best movies of the 21st century, we polled hundreds of celebrities. See how your favorite stars and directors voted.
The Best Movies of the 21st Century: You Decide
More than 500 directors, actors and other notable movie fans submitted their ballots for the Best Movies of the 21st Century. Now it’s your turn to vote.
How ‘Colors of the Wind’ Became a Generational Rallying Cry
Thirty years after Disney released “Pocahontas,” the film’s Oscar-winning song has taken on a life of its own with millennial and Gen-Z fans.
After Seeing ‘F1,’ Here’s What to Stream Next
Once you’ve spent some time on the track with Brad Pitt, steer your way toward these other suspenseful racing movies and shows.
Democrats Cheer Hollywood Tax Breaks They Once Called ‘Corporate Welfare’
California politicians once derided a $50 million proposal by Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the support of unions, they’re now strongly backing a $750 million subsidy.
Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play
The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month’s picks, a look back at a city in France during the Nazi occupation, an assessment of a renowned gay politician and an exploration of press freedoms in sovereign tribal nations.
Review: A New ‘Wrinkle in Time’ Needs to Iron Out Some Problems
Despite a gorgeous score and some fine performances, the musical adaptation of the Madeleine L’Engle classic gets trapped in a time loop.
‘Rust’ Crew Members Settle Civil Suit With Producers, Court Papers Show
The lawsuit accused the producers of negligence in the fatal shooting of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie’s set in 2021.
Lalo Schifrin, 93, Dies; Composer of ‘Mission: Impossible’ and Much More
He was best known for one enduring TV theme, but he had a startlingly diverse career as a composer, arranger and conductor in a wide range of genres.
Stream These 7 Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave in July
A ton of great titles are leaving next month for U.S. subscribers, many of them very soon. Catch them while you can.
Audience Report: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Jaws’ on Martha’s Vineyard
The anniversary festivities included V.I.P. meet-and-greets, book signings, film screenings and lectures about sharks. But for many, the real draw was the island itself.
Captain Nemo Is Indian? ‘Nautilus’ Helps Correct the Record.
Depictions of the submarine captain from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” have almost always been white. An AMC series hews closer to Jules Verne’s intentions.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Is OK Sitting With Idris Elba and John Cena
A scene in their new movie “Heads of State” involved a car chase and close quarters. “It was the smallest space for the two biggest guys I’ve ever worked with,” she said.
Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a Spanish drama about a transgender girl, a nail-biting Indian thriller, a Chinese docufiction and more.
Watch Brad Pitt Burn Rubber in ‘F1’
The director Joseph Kosinski narrates a sequence in which Pitt’s character hatches a plan different from his team during a race.
6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
When Nobu Matsuhisa Changed Sushi in America Forever
“I am so glad I didn’t give up on my life and kept going,” says the chef, who’s the subject of a new documentary about his remarkable career.
Barbara Walters Film Emphasizes the Highlights in a Mixed Legacy
“Tell Me Everything” is more of a puff piece than its subject might have liked, but the film is at its best examining TV journalism’s evolution.
Amie Donald Has the Moves as the Killer Robot in ‘M3gan 2.0’
The sunny 15-year-old dancer-turned-actress is about as far as you can get from the role she’s best known for: a deadly A.I. doll.
The Best Movies of the 21st Century: What to Watch
For your next movie night, our list of the 100 best films of this century makes a terrific resource. But how do you narrow it down?
Prioritizing Diversity, Film Academy Will Widen Membership
The group invited more than 500 actors, directors and others to join. Left off the list was Karla Sofía Gascón, the first Oscar-nominated openly trans actor.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Life and Nothing but, Beautifully
In her tender, funny feature directing debut, Eva Victor tells the story of a woman, the trauma that changed her and the life she kept on living.
‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve to Take On Next James Bond Film
Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this year that it had gained creative control over the Bond franchise after a family had held those duties for more than 60 years.
How Much Do Celebrities Make From Fashion Deals?
And what’s in it for the brands? As the industry’s model for working with public figures shifts, the power dynamics are becoming increasingly unclear.
‘Stealing Pulp Fiction’ Review: A Lowbrow Homage
A couple of loser cinephiles concoct a dumb heist plan, and hilarity is the last thing that ensues.
‘Ponyboi’ Review: The Cost of Living Authentically
In this gritty film by River Gallo, an intersex character has to navigate New Jersey gangsters and double crosses.
‘My Mom Jayne’ Review: An Exceptional Family Tale
Mariska Hargitay sets out to learn about her mother, the Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield, through intimate conversations with her siblings.
‘M3gan 2.0’ Review: Back to Slay Another Day
Everyone’s favorite campy killer doll returns in a movie that has some thoughts about artificial intelligence.
