Movies Update: Holiday Movie Preview and More

Plus, Jennifer Lawrence stars in "Causeway."

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 4, 2022 By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor Hey, movie fans! If you were concerned about not having enough new movies to watch between now and the end of the year, don't fret. Dozens and dozens of films are on the way. And we spoke to some of the stars and filmmakers behind them. One you don't have to wait for: "Causeway," starring Jennifer Lawrence, is out this week. Kyle Buchanan spoke to Lawrence about her break from acting, and a time she hung out in a dive bar (and did karaoke) with Adele. Read A.O. Scott's review of "Causeway," in which he praises the acting. One of the bigger movies of the holiday season coming is "Avatar: The Way of Water." Buchanan spoke with the director James Cameron and cast members about the experience of working on this long-time-in-the-making sequel. And Kathryn Shattuck spoke to the stars of some of this season's films about the holiday movies they enjoy watching. Check out many more stories about what's new in both in theaters and on streaming, then get out there and enjoy the movies! Robbie Lawrence for The New York Times Who Is Jennifer Lawrence Now? The Oscar-winning "Hunger Games" actress is free from her franchise commitments. But after a brief hiatus from acting, what will she do next? By Kyle Buchanan Netflix, via Associated Press 'Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' Review: It's a Stressful Afterlife In Alejandro G. Iñárritu's sprawling, intensely personal new film, a prominent journalist grapples with work, family, metaphysics and the paradoxes of Mexican history. By A.O. Scott Kino Lorber 'Utama' Review: This Bitter Earth In Bolivia's official submission to the next Oscars, an old Quechua couple struggle to find water to sustain them, their crops and llamas. By Manohla Dargis Marvel Studios Winter Movies 2022: Here's What's Coming Soon to Streaming and Theaters The season's gifts include long-awaited sequels to "Black Panther" and "Knives Out" and intriguing originals like "Women Talking" and "The Fabelmans." By Ben Kenigsberg Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT CRITICS' PICKS Aaron Epstein/Roku Originals Critic's Pick 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' Review: Any Odd? He Beat It. The parody musician makes a joke of his own life, with the help of Daniel Radcliffe, in this uproarious sham biopic. By Amy Nicholson Amazon Prime Video Critic's Pick 'Good Night Oppy' Review: Life (Kind of) on Mars NASA's Opportunity and Spirit rovers didn't shoot cinematic-quality footage of Mars, but this documentary offers the next-best thing. By Ben Kenigsberg Apple TV+ Critic's Pick 'Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me' Review: An Honest Portrait of Stardom Sincere and soul-baring, the documentary, directed by Alek Keshishian, captures Gomez's challenges with mental illness, lupus and fame. By Chris Azzopardi ANATOMY OF A SCENE JoJo Whilden/Netflix Anatomy of a Scene How a Diner Talk Builds Tension in 'The Good Nurse' The director Tobias Lindholm narrates a sequence featuring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne. By Mekado Murphy Aaron Epstein/Roku Original Anatomy of a Scene How Daniel Radcliffe Gets 'Weird' in 'The Al Yankovic Story' The director Eric Appel narrates a scene from the film. By Mekado Murphy MOVIE REVIEWS Alyssa Moran/Signature Entertainment 'The Estate' Review: No Good Will Toni Collette and Anna Faris play sisters trying to weasel their way into their wealthy aunt's will in this black comedy. By Teo Bugbee Archivio Giuseppe Palmas/Sony Pictures Classics 'Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams' Review: For the Heel of It Luca Guadagnino's documentary about the celebrated Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo reaches for romance and glamour, but falters during transitions. By Natalia Winkelman Momentum Pictures 'Soft & Quiet' Review: Far-Right Ladies Night This distressingly immersive horror film by Beth de Araújo traces a group of white supremacist women in real time. By Beatrice Loayza XYZ/Rustic Films 'Something in the Dirt' Review: The Truth Is Over There, by the Sofa Two likable losers fall into conspiratorial rabbit holes while filming the strange goings-on in their apartment building. By Jeannette Catsoulis RLJE Films/Shudder 'Nocebo' Review: A Troubled Home and a Sick Mother A new horror starring Eva Green has a point to make about economic exploitation but lacks a sense of surprise. By Jason Zinoman Alex Bailey/Netflix 'Enola Holmes 2' Review: A Clever Force of Nature Millie Bobby Brown delivers an understated, playful performance in this young-adult mystery sequel. By Beandrea July courtesy of You Resemble Me Review: In 'You Resemble Me,' a Maladjusted Girl Is Interrupted Dina Amer's film uses empathetic, if simplistic, fictions to try to make sense of the complicated real life of a young Moroccan-French woman drawn to ISIS. By Devika Girish No Traffic For Ghosts LLC. 'Next Exit' Review: End of the Road Two strangers reflect on their lives as they embark on a cross-country drive to join a study involving life after death. By Nicolas Rapold Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS & FEATURES Scott Garfield/Paramount Pictures How 'Babylon' Roars Through the 1920s The writer-director Damien Chazelle and the production designer Florencia Martin discuss how they captured the excess of a period when Hollywood was heading for a reckoning. By Mekado Murphy 20th Century Studios James Cameron and the Cast of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Hold Their Breath The original was the biggest hit ever, but the sequel still took a long time to come together. How will it resonate in a different era of moviegoing? By Kyle Buchanan Apple TV+ Louis Armstrong's Last Laugh Private recordings, heard in the new documentary "Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues," add a further dimension to the artist. By Alan Scherstuhl 20th Century Fox The Stars Have Holiday-Movie Favorites, Too Don Cheadle, Hong Chau, Leslie Odom Jr., Zoey Deutch and Lindsay Lohan explain what films they turn to at this time of year. By Kathryn Shattuck Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios Barry Keoghan Doesn't Mean to Be a Scene-Stealer The Irish character actor has earned praise as a supporting player in movies like "The Banshees of Inisherin," but he's ready to be a star. By Calum Marsh Claire Folger/Apple + Bursting Into Dance: Gentlemen, Assume the Superhero Stance! "Spirited," a revisionist "Christmas Carol," leads with tap, thanks to the choreographer Chloé Arnold and her team, Ava Bernstine-Mitchell and Martha Nichols. By Margaret Fuhrer STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS Saban Films Five Action Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include films about fighting for survival, the thrill of revenge and brazen hackers. By Robert Daniels IFC Films Stream These Three Great Documentaries This month's selections include a look at an infamous shower scene, an unexpected triplets story and a rat-populated journey. By Ben Kenigsberg Paramount Pictures Stream These 7 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix This Month The losses for U.S. subscribers aren't that heavy in November, but a few bona fide greats and quirky favorites are among them. By Jason Bailey Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to moviesupdate@nytimes.com. Like this email? 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