Ty Burr
Movies To See This Holiday Season
Film critic Ty Burr weighs the options, including "Mockingjay – Part 2," "Legend," "Spotlight," "Spectre" and "Room."
History As Told By Hollywood
Does a filmmaker's version of events become what an audience remembers as history?
And The Oscar Nominees Are...
"Birdman" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" tied for the most Oscar nominations with nine nods each, including best picture.
Uncertain Heroes Are A Big Feature In Current Cinema
The Boston Globe's film critic has noticed a trend in films this year: the conflicted hero who doesn't consider his or her actions heroic.
4 Films For Your Holiday Weekend
Ty Burr recommends four films that "have something to say, that want to be discussed, that have a measure of artistry and craft to them."
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Ty Burr's Take On The Toronto International Film Festival
Many films start generating Oscar buzz during the Toronto International Film Festival, which is going now.
Remembering Robin Williams
The brilliantly funny Oscar-winning actor and comedian committed suicide yesterday. He was 63.
Good Movies You Might Have Missed
Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr shares a few of his recent favorite films, many of which escaped the attention of the public.
At The Movies, 'God's Not Dead'
Religious films, including "Noah," "Heaven Is for Real," "Son of God" and "God's Not Dead" are dominating the box office.
Oscar Nominees That Won't Win, But You Might Want to Watch
Film critic Ty Burr shares his list of nominated films and performances unlikely to win, but still worth checking out.
Remembering The Work Of Philip Seymour Hoffman
After the Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his New York City apartment, film critic Ty Burr joins us to remember some of the highlights of Hoffman's career.
'American Hustle' And 'Gravity' Lead Oscar Nominations
The nominees for the 86th Academy Awards were announced this morning in Beverly Hills. "American Hustle" and "Gravity" are the top contenders.
Big Parts For Actresses In This Season's Movies
Ty Burr, film critic for the Boston Globe, shares a rundown of the latest releases, several of which feature meaty and varied parts for actresses, and great performances.
New Films This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday movie season and Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr says there are some good films to finish out what's been a strong...
What Is The Draw Of The Lone Hero?
Recent films have all featured a protagonist who finds him or herself alone in a desperate situation. That got film critic Ty Burr thinking about what the lone hero might...
Why Does 'Gravity' Have Such Pull?
Alfonso Cuaron’s stunning space adventure, “Gravity,” crushed October box office records with a $55.6 million North American weekend debut. What did Warner Bros. do right?
Hollywood Revs Up For Fall Films
Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr says "we are in the fall serious season as opposed to the summer silly season." He previews several films, including a couple of off-the-radar...
Nothing Went As Expected At The Box Office This Summer
This has been the summer of some spectacular bombs at the box office, most notably "The Lone Ranger." But overall, the box office gross is expected to set a record...
Teen Romance Flicks Through The Ages
The new film "The Spectacular Now" has gotten Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr thinking about teen romance films through the years. He shares some of his favorites.
Women Not Just On The Sidelines In Summer Film
Women have been playing much more varied and interesting roles than the sidekicks usually found in summer fare, according to Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr.