FILM REVIEWS — N, O, P, Q, R
- The New World (2005) – Reviews of the theatrical release and the “extended cut” video release
- Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) – A Guest Review by Kenneth R. Morefield
- No Bears (2023) — notes and video review included in the 2023 Top Ten list
- No Country for Old Men (2007) —Also: A Guest Review by Kenneth R. Morefield
- No End in Sight (2007)
- No Other Land (2024)
- No Sudden Move (2021)
- Noah (2014) — Review: Part One, Part Two; plus, a commentary and notable reviews, and a podcast discussion
- Nomadland (2020)
- The Northman (2022)
- Nothing Compares (2023)
- Ocean’s 8 (2018)
- Of Gods and Men (2010)
- Oldboy (2005)
- Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019): A Guest Review by Damian Arlyn
- Onward (2020)
- Only Lovers Left Alive (2014)
- Oppenheimer (2023) — included in the 2023 Favorites list
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2025)
- Paddington 2 (2018)
- Palm Springs (2020)
- Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
- Paprika (2006)
- Passing (2021)
- The Passion of the Christ (2004) – Also: A Letter to Christians About Mel Gibson’s Movie; a 10-year anniversary reflection
- Past Lives (2023) — included in the 2023 Favorites list
- Paterson (2016) — notes on my first-impressions; Christianity Today reflection and discussion guide; a full chapter reflection in the upcoming Lost & Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (Broadleaf Books, May 2026)
- Pather Panchali (1955)
- The Patriot (2000): review
- Penelope (2006)
- The People’s Joker (2024)
- Personal Shopper (2017)
- Pete’s Dragon (2016)
- Peter Pan and Wendy (2023)
- Petite Maman (2022)
- The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
- Pig (2021)
- Pina 3D (2011)
- Pinocchio (1940): reflection on three Pinocchio films; a full chapter reflection in the upcoming Lost & Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (Broadleaf Books, May 2026)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
- The Pit (short) (2023): Star Wars Visions 2 series review
- The Plains (2023) — included in the 2023 Favorites list
- Playtime (1967)
- The Polar Express (2004
- Police, Adjective (2009)
- The Post (2017)
- Priscilla (2023)
- Problemista (2024)
- Promises (2001)
- The Proposition (2006)
- Prospect (2018)
- Puzzle (2018)
- The Quarry (2020)
- The Quiet Girl (2023) — included in the 2023 Favorites list
- A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
- Quo vadis, Aida? (2021)
- Radio (2003): review and Film Forum excerpt
- Ragamuffin (2014) – guest review by Martin Stillion
- Ratatouille (2007)
- Ready Player One (2018)
- A Real Pain (2024)
- The Reaping (2007)
- The Return (2004)
- Return to Seoul (2023) — included in the 2023 Favorites list
- The Revenant (2015)
- The Rider (2018)
- A River Runs Through It (1992)
- Riddle of Fire (2024): review; included in the 2024 Top Ten list
- The Road (2009): “A Harrowing Journey But Meaningful," and “More Nightmares Before Christmas"
- The Rookie (2003): original review; guest review and Film Forum
- Room (2015)
- Rye Lane (2023): review; included in the 2023 Favorites list