October 20, 2022

A Pocket Watch Brings Pathos to a Movie Scene

The director of a new version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” said he added the Alpina timepiece to heighten the film’s drama. An Alpina […]
September 14, 2022

A New ‘Little Mermaid’ Inspires Joy for Young Black Girls: ‘She Looks Like Me’

Disney has had only one prominent Black princess. A new version of “The Little Mermaid” starring Halle Bailey is changing that, much to the delight of […]
September 9, 2022

A Filmmaker Explores David Bowie’s Life and Gets Clarity on His Own

With the epic “Moonage Daydream,” Brett Morgen contended with a chameleonic star whose approach to living helped him refocus after a heart attack. When the documentary […]
September 8, 2022

The Best Red Carpet of the Year

Including a new group of fashion superstars. The Venice Film Festival, which began Aug. 31 and draws to a close this Saturday, has long been a […]
September 8, 2022

When Weird Al Yankovic Met Daniel Radcliffe, Things Got … Well, You Know

For their decidedly nonfactual rock biopic, the pop-music parodist and the “Harry Potter” star found themselves on the same wavelength. The real Weird Al Yankovic, left, […]
September 7, 2022

The Women of ‘Wakanda Forever,’ the ‘Black Panther’ Sequel

When Marvel released the trailer for the sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in July, it garnered 172 million views in its first 24 hours. That was […]
August 30, 2022

Jenifer Lewis Is Back on Her Grind With a New Book and ‘I Love That for You’

With a new Showtime series and book of essays, the veteran actress, who relishes her real-life role as everybody’s auntie, is enjoying her flowers. LOS ANGELES […]
August 16, 2022

‘Mack & Rita’ Celebrates Aging and ‘Coastal Grandma’ Style

The film “Mack & Rita,” coastal grandmother style and cottage-core all address a “spirit age,” where younger people honor their older souls. In the new film […]
August 16, 2022

Why 70 Is the New 30

The film “Mack & Rita,” coastal grandmother style and cottage-core all address a “spirit age,” where younger people honor their older souls. In the new film […]
August 11, 2022

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Review: Combating Their Nondigital Identities

What happens when Gen Z loses Wi-Fi? Using horror and humor, the cast and filmmakers of the new slasher film aim for a generational portrait. A […]