Movies Update: ‘House of Gucci’ and More

Plus, the best Thanksgiving movies to stream.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 24, 2021 By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor Hey, movie fans! Celebrate your Thanksgiving holiday with some fine food and eclectic films. This year, the choices are plentiful. Looking for a little melodrama? "House of Gucci" is here. A.O. Scott calls the high-fashion family biopic, featuring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga, "fun for a while." Seeking out an even darker family drama? The film adaptation of the play "The Humans" may be your speed. The critic Jeannette Catsoulis calls it "startling." Or searching for lighter options? The latest Disney film "Encanto" just may do the trick. The critic Maya Phillips writes that the movie has "stunning animation, a beautifully composed story and spellbinding songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda." If you need more holiday movie ideas, Amy Nicholson provides a list of five Thanksgiving films to stream. And if you're anticipating Christmas already, Netflix (with "A Boy Called Christmas" and HBO Max (with "8-Bit Christmas") have you covered. Enjoy the movies! Fabio Lovino/MGM 'House of Gucci' Review: Murder, Italian-Style Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino and Jared Leto serve up a heaping platter of prosciutto in Ridley Scott's tale of family treachery. By A.O. Scott Disney Critic's Pick 'Encanto' Review: In This House, We Make Magic Disney's new film, about a gifted family in Colombia, has stunning animation, a beautifully composed story and spellbinding songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. By Maya Phillips Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS Paramount Pictures The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream First the food, then the movies. Here are five streaming suggestions for the holiday. By Amy Nicholson Magnolia Pictures 'Touchy Feely,' 'Maggie' and Other Streaming Gems A look at off-the-radar recommendations for home viewing, including indie comedy-dramas, genre hybrids and informative documentaries about influential outsiders. By Jason Bailey MOVIE REVIEWS Sideshow/Janus Films Critic's Pick 'Drive My Car' Review: A Director Takes Your Heart for a Spin In this quiet masterpiece, Ryusuke Hamaguchi considers grief, love, work and the soul-sustaining, life-shaping power of art. By Manohla Dargis Linda Kallerus/A24 Critic's Pick 'The Humans' Review: Reasons (Not) to Be Cheerful Stephen Karam's film adaptation of his powerful play acquires a supernatural sheen as a family gathers for Thanksgiving dinner. By Jeannette Catsoulis Discovery+ 'Keep Sweet' Review: A Legacy of Polygamy in a Religious Sect This documentary by Don Argott looks to the past and future of a community in the American West that made its own rules and lived by them. By Ben Kenigsberg Netflix Critic's Pick 'A Boy Called Christmas' Review: Kindling the Holiday Spirit Enchanting imagery elevates this Netflix holiday adventure about a boy who journeys to a magic elfin city. By Natalia Winkelman Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max '8-Bit Christmas' Review: Now You're Playing With Power Nintendo looms large in this sentimental, 1980s-set holiday comedy. By Calum Marsh Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ANATOMY OF A SCENE Netflix Anatomy of a Scene Watch Dwayne Johnson Chase Ryan Reynolds in 'Red Notice' The director Rawson Marshall Thurber narrates a sequence set in a museum. By Mekado Murphy NEWS & FEATURES Melinda Sue Gordon/MGM The Projectionist Paul Thomas Anderson Goes Back to the Valley With 'Licorice Pizza' The auteur explains why he cast Alana Haim, and why he thinks the age difference in the film's central relationship shouldn't matter. By Kyle Buchanan Takahiro Kaneyama Hayao Miyazaki Prepares to Cast One Last Spell No artist has explored the contradictions of humanity as sympathetically and critically as the Japanese animation legend. Now, at 80, he's coming out of retirement with another movie. By Ligaya Mishan Photograph by Cheril Sanchez. Styled by Yohana Lebasi 'West Side Story' Star Ariana DeBose Is Always Ready for Her Next Role After dancing in 'Hamilton' and playing Anita in Steven Spielberg's new musical adaptation, the actress has her sights on a part entirely her own. By Juan A. Ramírez Libby March for The New York Times How Do You Make Teen Comedies Today? Buy a High School. A former school outside Syracuse, N.Y., has been transformed into American High, a production hub for inexpensive films aimed at streaming platforms. By Nicole Sperling 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. You received this email because you signed up for Movies Update from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018