The Oscar best picture hopefuls “Barbie” and “Poor Things” look nothing alike, but their central characters go on similar journeys.The Oscar best picture hopefuls “Barbie” and “Poor Things” look nothing alike, but their central characters go on similar journeys. Read More
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The hilariously suggestive misfire is a reminder of the days when too-weird-to-be-true film mementos could be found in every kitchen cupboard.The hilariously suggestive misfire is a reminder of the days when too-weird-to-be-true film mementos could be found in every kitchen cupboard. Read More
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With the release of Adam Sandler’s odd, middling and expensive new Netflix film, a look at space movie misfires of the past and how history repeats itself.With the release of Adam Sandler’s odd, middling and expensive new Netflix film, a look at space movie misfires of the past and how history repeats itself. Read More
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Does morality have a sound? Both films use sonics and silence in contrast with images. The complex results raise questions about what makes us human.Does morality have a sound? Both films use sonics and silence in contrast with images. The complex results raise questions about what makes us human. Read More
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In its opening sketch, “S.N.L.” offered a parody of a CNN political show.In its opening sketch, “S.N.L.” offered a parody of a CNN political show. Read More
‘Saturday Night Live’ Is Already Looking Toward the Election Read More »
The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director.The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director. Read More
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‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ chronicles a director’s determination to film his vision of the saga, one that would have included Mick Jagger and Gloria Swanson.‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ chronicles a director’s determination to film his vision of the saga, one that would have included Mick Jagger and Gloria Swanson. Read More
‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ Documentary Chronicles the Movie Adaptation That Never Happened Read More »
After the death of Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, these four movies examine the war in unexpected ways.After the death of Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, these four movies examine the war in unexpected ways. Read More
Documentaries That Examine Russia’s War in Ukraine Read More »
Reesa Teesa’s 50-part drama about her marriage — one she says was built on lies about mortgages, car payments and a bad knee — is made for TikTok’s middle-aged users.Reesa Teesa’s 50-part drama about her marriage — one she says was built on lies about mortgages, car payments and a bad knee — is made
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With her library, senior center, markets and sports complexes, Fernanda Canales is bringing a sense of community, beauty and safety to underserved towns.With her library, senior center, markets and sports complexes, Fernanda Canales is bringing a sense of community, beauty and safety to underserved towns. Read More
On Mexico’s Border, an Architect Takes Small Steps to the Future Read More »