Denis Villeneuve directs the Oscar-nominated science-fiction thriller, “Arrival,” a film that asks the deep and puzzling questions humanity fears to confront. Released in early November by Paramount Pictures, the film grossed an impressive $24 million,...

As Oscar night draws closer, predictions about which film will take home the title of Best Picture still have audiences mystified. “La La Land” danced its way into the hearts of audiences around the world, but that doesn’t guarantee a win. Critics...