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Justin Chang

Justin Chang

Film Critic, Fresh Air

Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'
By Justin Chang

Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'

Justin Chang | Jun 12, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC
Spielberg's new thriller centers on a massive U.S. conspiracy to hide the fact that aliens have been visiting Earth for decades. If anything, though, the movie's pleasures feel more retro than timely.
2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
By Justin Chang
2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
Justin Chang | Jun 5, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC
Back from Cannes, a critic shares the films he's most excited to see again
By Justin Chang
Back from Cannes, a critic shares the films he's most excited to see again
Justin Chang | May 29, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
By Justin Chang
Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
Justin Chang | May 8, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendship
By Justin Chang
You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendship
Justin Chang | Apr 17, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC