Dylan (Charlie Plummer), left, who finds his people at a ranch occupied by queer rodeo performers, takes a desert stroll with Carrie (Mason Alexander Park) in “National Anthem.” Photo: Variance Films ...

Brady Corbet’s ambitious “The Brutalist,” about a post-World War II architect, challenges the way Hollywood makes movies.

Director Agnieszka Holland has made a series of important films around the subject of human rights, including the World War II dramas “Europa, Europa” and “In Darkness.” In her new film, “Green Border ...

Elizabeth Rosner’s “Third Ear: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening” looks at how and what humans and other animals can convey without speaking words.

The Chronicle movie critic also answers questions about favorite election films and whether Walter Matthau would have made it in 2024.

How John Williams wrote the soundtrack of my life A new Disney+ documentary reveals the depth of influence of Steven Spielberg’s and George Lucas’ favorite composer on popular culture.

“Skin of Glass” on PBS delves into the history and current state of Roger Zmekhol’s famed São Paulo tower, revealing personal and architectural stories.

In the wistful and vivid “Roman Year: A Memoir,” writer André Aciman relives the isolation that honed his gifts of observation.

Vivid scenes in the Bay Area and beyond reflect a world constantly remade through time in the Mountain View author’s new book, “How We Know Our Time Travelers.” Author Anita Felicelli sits for a ...

Two years ago, the prequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru” prompted me to wonder whether there was much excitement or innovation left for star Steve Carell to mine in his animated alter ego Gru.

Despite being born 42 years apart, “Fight Club” author Chuck Palahniuk and pioneering sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury share an unusual literary love: the fix-up novel. Bradbury’s seminal contributions to ...

For Chronicle movie critic Mick LaSalle, the Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson movie brings back a memory of someone from long ago.