Movies Update: Oscars Roundup and More

Plus, is "Citizen Kane" no longer perfect?

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 30, 2021 By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor Hey, movie fans! We wrapped up another Oscars season with quite the unusual ceremony. Here's a look back at the best and worst moments, an explanation of Anthony Hopkins's unexpected win for best actor, a critical analysis of the awards, a review of the red (or pink?) carpet looks and a tip on where to stream the winners. If you're all caught up on Oscar movies (or are looking for something very different), there are plenty of new films on offer. Netflix has the haunted-house thriller "Things Heard & Seen," as well as the animated comedy "The Mitchells vs. the Machines." Amazon has the action thriller "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," starring Michael B. Jordan. (Watch a harrowing scene narrated by the director.) If that's not enough, there's also new work from the Swedish critical darling Roy Andersson, a buoyant summer camp musical, a chilly spy thriller and a Syrian refugee comedy. It's an eclectic list! Enjoy the movies. ABC The Best and Worst Moments of the 2021 Oscars In between a cinematic entrance and a letdown of an ending, there were breakthroughs, heartbreaks and a wolf howl. It was a strange night. By The New York Times ABC; A.M.P.A.S, via Reuters What Did That Oscars Show Say About Movies? Our Critics Puzzle It Out. The anticlimactic night was in many ways not too different from previous Academy Awards, and it showed the organization was willing to change only so much. By A.O. Scott and Wesley Morris Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS Todd Wawrychuk/A.M.P.A.S., via Getty Images Where to Stream 'Nomadland' and Other Big Oscar Winners All of the Oscar winners can be watched at home. Here's a guide. By Scott Tobias Rapi Films/Shudder Five Horror Movies to Stream Now These new movies offer scares from around the world, including an Indonesian witch and an Irish vampire. By Erik Piepenburg CRITICS' PICKS Netflix Critic's Pick 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' Review: When Bots Attack A family of lovable kooks are the last hope against a robot apocalypse in this hilarious animated Netflix film. By Maya Phillips ArtMattan Films Critic's Pick 'Marighella' Review: Battle for Brazil Wagner Moura's provocative feature debut chronicles the armed struggle led by Carlos Marighella against Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1960s. By Devika Girish Magnolia Pictures Critic's Pick 'About Endlessness' Review: Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now Roy Andersson's latest feature is a somber, exhilarating collection of self-defeating human specimens. By A.O. Scott Focus Features Critic's Pick 'Limbo' Review: A Musician in Exile Tunes Out A Syrian refugee deposited on a remote Scottish isle seeks meaning in his isolated surroundings, with wryly funny results. By Glenn Kenny Chris Westlund, Alexa Carroll and Kent Willard/FreeStyle Digital Media Critic's Pick 'Best Summer Ever' Review: Not Just Another Song and Dance A largely disabled cast leads this charming teen musical. By Calum Marsh Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ANATOMY OF A SCENE Nadja Klier/Paramount Pictures Anatomy of a Scene Watch Michael B. Jordan Survive a Plane Crash in 'Without Remorse' Stefano Sollima, the director of "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," narrates a sequence from his action thriller. By Mekado Murphy MOVIE REVIEWS 'Things Heard & Seen' Review: Another Real Estate Nightmare Amanda Seyfried and James Norton move into a haunted house in this busy, creaky Netflix thriller. By A.O. Scott 'Tom Clancy's Without Remorse' Review: A Routine Mission Aside from a few set pieces, this action film, starring Michael B. Jordan, is a surprisingly dull adaptation of Clancy's 1993 novel. By Ben Kenigsberg 'The Virtuoso' Review: A Paid Killer, Hitting Bum Notes Anson Mount plays the title character, who gets his assignments from Anthony Hopkins. But he keeps messing things up. By Glenn Kenny 'Berlin Alexanderplatz' Review: Reframing an Urban Classic Burhan Qurbani's film reinterprets a classic German novel into the story of a 21st-century immigrant from Guinea-Bissau surviving under the thumb of a brutal drug dealer. By Nicolas Rapold 'Triumph' Review: Going to the Mat The film tells the story of an aspiring high school wrestler with cerebral palsy. By Ben Kenigsberg 'The Outside Story' Review: Brooklyn as No One Has Ever Known It In this listless comedy by Casimir Nozkowski, a moping homebody locks himself out, but the resulting interaction with others helps to change his outlook. By Teo Bugbee 'Four Good Days' Review: Repairing a Mother-Daughter Relationship In this drama, Mila Kunis plays a heroin addict and Glenn Close the mother trying to help her get clean. By Ben Kenigsberg 'Percy vs Goliath' Review: Growing Pains Christopher Walken plays a beleaguered farmer in this understated environmental drama. By Jeannette Catsoulis Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS & FEATURES Critic's Notebook New Directors/New Films Turns 50 With a Bracingly Eclectic Lineup For the showcase's milestone anniversary, organizers have put together an eclectic program paired with a selection of films from past decades. By Beatrice Loayza Patti Harrison Wants to See What She Can Do Known for scene-stealing side characters, the comedian and actress is pushing past her limits with her starring role in "Together Together." By Robert Ito 'Citizen Kane' Is No 'Paddington 2,' Says Rotten Tomatoes After an 80-year-old pan resurfaced, the website Rotten Tomatoes recalculated and found that only 99 percent of critics had praised "Citizen Kane." By Sarah Bahr Sign up for the Louder Newsletter Stay on top of the latest in pop and jazz with reviews, interviews, podcasts and more from The New York Times music critics. Sign up How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to moviesupdate@nytimes.com. Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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