Fall always proves more interesting than summer where movies are concerned. But this autumn isn’t just the start of awards season as usual. This one offers what might be the most intriguingly varied schedule of recent years. Along with the expected Oscar bait — such as “Anna Karenina” and “Lincoln”—we’ve got the first black and white IMAX 3D stop motion animated film (got that?) and a sprawling flick in which Tom Hanks and company are put to the test playing multiple roles over multiple centuries. Hollywood’s hard work means a rewarding season to kick back in.

‘The Words’