Pick 3: Justin Chang's Downer Movies for the Holiday Season
Briefly

Justin Chang highlights three films for the holiday season: 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Hard Truths,' which provide thrilling yet important cinematic experiences over traditional fare.
Chang reflects on the nature of good films, citing Roger Ebert's wisdom: "No good movie is depressing. All bad movies are depressing," suggesting deeper themes can still resonate positively.
Read at The New Yorker
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