Tár
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Drama, Music | Directed by Todd Field
Cate Blanchett stars as a world-famous conductor heading for a fall in Todd Field’s chilly, timely backstage drama.

Cate Blanchett as the conductor and composer Lydia Tár in “Tár,” from the director Todd Field.
By A.O. SCOTT

Piggy
NYT Critic’s Pick | Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller | Directed by Carlota Pereda
As violent as it is thoughtful, this Spanish movie dissects the webs of shame and secrecy that bullying breeds.

Laura Galán in “Piggy.”
By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI

Last Flight Home
NYT Critic’s Pick | Documentary | Directed by Ondi Timoner
The director Ondi Timoner creates an account of her father’s final days.

The director Ondi Timoner with her father, Eli Timoner, in “Last Flight Home.”
By BEN KENIGSBERG

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The Swimmer
Unrated | Drama, Sport | Directed by Adam Kalderon
The writer-director Adam Kalderon renders his film with style and rich psychology.
By KYLE TURNER