Waves

NYT Critic’s Pick R Drama, Romance, Sport Directed by Trey Edward Shults
The writer-director Trey Edward Shults tells the story of a family held together by love and nearly undone by tragedy.
By MANOHLA DARGIS

Atlantics

NYT Critic’s Pick Drama Directed by Mati Diop
Mati Diop’s Cannes prize winner is a potent mix of genres and moods.
By A.O. SCOTT

Ford v Ferrari

NYT Critic’s Pick PG-13 Action, Biography, Drama, Sport Directed by James Mangold
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in James Mangold’s look back at the golden age of auto racing.
By A.O. SCOTT

The Hottest August

NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Brett Story
The director draws on texts from Zadie Smith, Annie Dillard and Karl Marx for narration, but ospreys and a solar eclipse take more of a center stage.
By GLENN KENNY

Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project

NYT Critic’s Pick Documentary Directed by Matt Wolf
Matt Wolf’s documentary shows how one woman captured history by recording television news. The results are compelling.
By GLENN KENNY

— Of Possible Interest —

‘I Lost My Body’ Review: The Quest of a Severed Hand

There is no shortage of imagination in this animated feature. In fact, there may be more than you can stomach.
By Teo Bugbee

‘Klaus’ Review: A Santa Origin Story

A postman dashes through the snow with a certain toymaker in this animated holiday film.
By Glenn Kenny

‘Mickey and the Bear’ Review: Trapped in a Small Town, With Dad

Set in Anaconda, Montana, Annabelle Attanasio’s film follows a young woman burdened with caring for a parent with PTSD.
By Glenn Kenny