Peter Bart: Teary Hamnet Spins Tale Of Love And Grief Amid Chaotic Backdrop Of English Renaissance (And Awards Season)

Do Oscar voters covet a good cry? At a moment when movies struggle to capture serious awards attention, Hamnet is being lauded by critics for its emotional clout, yet also critiqued for its limited focus. Chloé Zhaos movie, impeccably co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, represents a soul-searching challenge to more raucous award rivals []