The Tragedy of Macbeth
NYT Critic’s Pick | | RDrama, History, Thriller, War | Directed by Joel Coen
Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand play a toxic power couple in Joel Coen’s crackling adaptation of Shakespeare’s Scottish play.

Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” His trajectory from weary soldier to raving, self-immolating maniac is astonishing to behold.
By A.O. SCOTT

Parallel Mothers
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Drama | Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
The Spanish director finally confronts the legacy of his country’s political violence in his new film, starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit.

Penélope Cruz, left, and Milena Smit in “Parallel Mothers.”
By A.O. SCOTT

Memoria
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG | Drama, Sci-Fi | Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Tilda Swinton stars in Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s elusive and enchanting new film, set in Colombia.

In “Memoria,” Tilda Swinton plays a British expatriate in Colombia whose perceptions come into question during this startling movie.
By A.O. SCOTT

— Of Possible Interest —

Don’t Look Up
R | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi | Directed by Adam McKay
Adam McKay wants you to know that it’s the end of the world and you should absolutely, unequivocally not feel fine. (But do laugh.)
By MANOHLA DARGIS

The Matrix Resurrections
R | Action, Sci-Fi | Directed by Lana Wachowski
Keanu Reeves plunges down the rabbit hole once more in this familiar-seeming mind-game movie, the fourth in the series.
By MANOHLA DARGIS

The King’s Man
R | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller | Directed by Matthew Vaughn
This prequel to the “Kingsman” series presents the confusing origin story of the elite British spy agency, founded by Ralph Fiennes (naturally).
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS