“Erivo’s Harriet is both Moses and Jeremiah.”

“Yun gives us a lifetime in a few hours.”

“…austerely captures humanity’s basic struggle, while recognizing in that struggle a certain dignity.”

“…an exercise in artistic prowess that reminds us how little power over the weather we actually have.”

This was the year the movies fought back.

“…a spooky thrill.”

“I wanted out, even as I couldn’t look away.”

“…thrums with a spiritual vigor.”

“The style is arresting and the leads are strong, but the story runs out of steam.”

“Should a painting capture its subject or liberate her?”