Justin Chang
This 'Macbeth' adaptation distills Shakespeare's tragedy to its furious essence
Joel Coen's stripped-down black and white adaptation of Macbeth is "an immaculate piece of craftsmanship". It stars Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
Justin Chang pairs the 10 best movies of 2021 — plus 1 film that stands alone
Justin Chang's favorite movies of 2021, including the Japanese standout, Drive My Car, adapted from a Haruki Murakami short story.
Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' will make you believe in movies again
Justin Chang reviews the remake of 'West Side Story' released sixty years after the original.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza' is an endearing slice of '70s Hollywood
Paul Thomas Anderson returns to the San Fernando Valley, where he grew up, for his new film Licorice Pizza.
Kenneth Branagh's autobiographical 'Belfast' never quite finds its point of view
This is a rare dive into personal territory from a filmmaker known for directing and often starring in adaptations of Shakespeare and Agatha Christie.