NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

Stutz
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Documentary | Directed by Jonah Hill
In his documentary, Jonah Hill gently turns the tables on the psychiatrist and author Phil Stutz.


Phil Stutz, the subject of the documentary “Stutz,” directed by Jonah Hill.
By LISA KENNEDY

She Said
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Drama, History | Directed by Maria Schrader
Maria Schrader directs this adaptation of the book about reporters’ efforts to document sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein.


Carey Mulligan, left, and Zoe Kazan as reporters trying to persuade women to talk about sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein.
By ALEXIS SOLOSKI

There There
NYT Critic’s Pick | Comedy, Romance | Directed by Andrew Bujalski
The one-acts that make up Andrew Bujalski’s film percolate with sly humor, decency, curiosity and sheer nerve.


Lili Taylor in “There There.”
By NICOLAS RAPOLD

The Inspection
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Drama | Directed by Elegance Bratton
Elegance Bratton’s autobiographical first feature is a lyrical, wrenching look at a young Marine’s journey through basic training.


Jeremy Pope, left, and Raúl Castillo in “The Inspection,” directed by Elegance Bratton.
By A.O. SCOTT

The Menu
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Comedy, Horror, Thriller | Directed by Mark Mylod
Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy face off in this pitch-black satire of class and high-end dining.


Ralph Fiennes, left, with Anya Taylor-Joy in “The Menu.”
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

EO
NYT Critic’s Pick | Drama | Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski
The titular character of this fantastic adventure is no Disneyfied, cutesy creature. The director Jerzy Skolimowski emphasizes his animality and un-knowableness.


This wild, boldly expressionistic movie conveys the life of its largely silent protagonist, EO the donkey, with a bare minimum of dialogue.
By MANOHLA DARGIS

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Flaming Ears
Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Directed by Ursula Puerrer, A. Hans Scheirl, Dietmar Schipek
An Austrian experimental feature from the 1990s presents a post-apocalyptic world as an artist’s utopia.
By Teo Bugbee

The People We Hate at the Wedding
R | Comedy | Directed by Claire Scanlon
A star-studded cast led by Allison Janney adds luster to this breezy family comedy.
By BEANDREA JULY