NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

How to Build a Girl

NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Comedy | Directed by Coky Giedroyc


Beanie Feldstein rocks as a nerdy high schooler who transforms into a music critic in this clever comedy.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

Driveways

NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama | Directed by Andrew Ahn


A young boy and his mother find kindness and friendship from an aging veteran, played by Brian Dennehy in one of his final roles.
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

South Mountain

NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama | Directed by Hilary Brougher


Talia Balsam gets a rare chance to shine in a lead role in this sharp domestic drama, playing a woman who learns of her partner’s second family.
By GLENN KENNY