Movies

• Horror Film Takes Cues From Roman Catholic Church

  Horror director Rodrigo Gudino grew up Roman Catholic in Mexico, but now he calls Canada his home. He's no longer a practicing Catholic, but he's brought the aesthetics of his childhood into his movies, including his latest, The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh.

• Are Women Really Missing From Film Criticism?

  Are women really being shut out of film criticism? One recent study claims that they're worse off in the online world than they were in print.

• This Time, It's A Dull Ache Of A 'Hangover'

  In dumping his formula, director Todd Phillips has thrown out just about everything else that made the surprise-hit first movie even a little likable.

• Two New Stories With A New-Wave Vibe

  The Truffaut borrowings are explicit in Noah Baumbach's Frances Ha, while Richard Linklater's Before Midnight takes its cues from Eric Rohmer's gentle but expansive talkfests. In both films, conversation is a centerpiece as characters navigate relationships.