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Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Joshua Rothkopf — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:13:59 GMT

Awards for acting were shared by the co-stars of "Coward" and "All of Sudden," while the Russian thriller "Minotaur" took home the festival's Grand Prize.

What heated rivalry? A queer women's basketball rom-com with actual WNBA players is in the works

Tracy Brown — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:56 GMT

A rom-com about a women's basketball player who falls for her teammate is in the works. WNBA players Gabby Williams, Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance are set to appear.

10 Cannes movies worth looking out for in a year of disappointments

Amy Nicholson, Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:20 GMT

Not every returning auteur brought their A-game, but we found enough to like, including strong work from Pedro Almodóvar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Jane Schoenbrun.

Going off the grid in a van has its hazards in the half-scary 'Passenger'

Robert Abele — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:22:05 GMT

Jason Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo co-star in a generic piece of nighttime driving horror, doubly cursed for arriving during a moment of creativity for the genre.

'KPop Demon Hunters' fries and Grogu shakes: Why Hollywood keeps feeding the fast-food machine

Iris Kwok — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's decades-long love affair with fast-food chains shows no signs of slowing down, from purple 'demon' sauce inspired by 'KPop Demon Hunters' to blue milkshakes for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.'

No time for a 'Mandalorian' rewatch before getting your 'Grogu' on? We got you covered

Tracy Brown — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:24 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu, Rotta the Hutt, the Anzellans and more before watching the new 'Star Wars' movie.

Sony Pictures Classics chiefs on what AI can't do, avoiding bidding wars and more

Matt Brennan — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:57 GMT

Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan spoke to the leaders of Sony Pictures Classics at Cannes' Marché du Film about the importance of festivals, the use of AI and more.

Fashion and politics get a radical makeover in the riotous 'I Love Boosters'

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Taylour Paige play shoplifters undermining the powers that be in a zany, visually uninhibited comedy written and directed by Boots Riley.

'Betty Boop' there it is: Quinta Brunson to star as animated icon for movie in the works with Fleischer family

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:48:15 GMT

Emmy winner Quinta Brunson is taking a bet on "Betty Boop." The comedian-actor is developing a film about the animated icon and will star as the doe-eyed flapper.

Boots Riley hopes to shoplift your mind with the subversive comedy 'I Love Boosters'

Mark Olsen — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:16 GMT

The Oakland-based musician and filmmaker smuggles revolutionary ideas into his latest movie, an absurdist candy-colored romp about shoplifting and workers' rights.

'Star Wars' wends its way back to theaters via an unlikely duo in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

Robert Abele — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:26:19 GMT

Streaming series creator Jon Favreau shepherds his hit into an enjoyable if inessential summer popcorn movie loaded with the creatures you're looking for.

At Cannes, the search goes on for a knockout — or at least a decent ending

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 19 May 2026 02:36:49 GMT

Disappointing offerings included such anticipated titles as "Her Private Hell," Nicolas Winding Refn's first film in a decade, and Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Sheep in the Box."

'Hope,' Korea's biggest gamble, comes to Cannes. Its director is ready to level up

Joshua Rothkopf — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Director Na Hong-jin's latest, a sci-fi adventure co-starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, brings a huge sense of blockbuster scale to his filmmaking.

Filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, known for underdog documentaries, dies at 65

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:19 GMT

Brian Lindstrom, the husband of "Wild" author Cheryl Strayed who was known for his underdog documentaries that inspired social change, has died. Just weeks ago, Strayed shared that Lindstrom was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease.

'The Wizard of the Kremlin' fictionalizes the voice in Putin's ear, guiding his rise to power

Robert Abele — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:35:18 GMT

Jude Law, Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander topline a fine cast that does its best to inject depth into director Olivier Assayas' regrettably glib historical drama.

Trees have much to tell us in the thoughtful eco-forward drama 'Silent Friend'

Robert Abele — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:27:06 GMT

Director Ildiko Enyedi and Hong Kong legend Tony Leung Chiu-wai blend their talents into a movie about nature itself.

Tomorrow never dies for James Bond. Auditions officially underway to find the new 007

Tracy Brown — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:44:13 GMT

Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon MGM Studios has started its casting process to find the actor to take over the iconic spy role from Daniel Craig.

Twin sisters hunt down a wayward dad in the inspired 'Is God Is'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:36:35 GMT

Led by a strong cast that includes Kara Young, Mallori Johnson and Sterling K. Brown, the debut film of playwright Aleshea Harris marks a significant arrival.

Be careful what you wish for in 'Obsession,' an old but effective nightmare retooled for Gen Z

Katie Walsh — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:03 GMT

Directed by YouTuber turned filmmaker Curry Barker, the movie peps up a functional script with an ace performance by Inde Navarrette as a woman under a dark spell.

Fast and furious? Not for the most part at this year's Cannes so far

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:54:07 GMT

Jane Schoenbrun's "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" supplied slasher-inspired juiciness while "Fatherland" marked the return of Sandra Hüller ("Anatomy of a Fall").

Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen are splitting up after 18 years, but remain 'on great terms'

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:17:48 GMT

Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen are splitting up after 18 years of marriage. The 'American Pie' star and his actor-writer wife 'are on great terms,' a rep tells The Times.

My bucket-list trip to Yorkshire led me to James Herriot, Dracula and the Brontës

Mary McNamara — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire birthed many literary classics. My journey led me to James Herriot, Dracula, the Brontës and Sally Wainwright.

The 16 movies we're most excited to see this summer

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you want big popcorn fare from the best directors in the blockbuster game (Spielberg, Nolan, Ridley Scott), it's here, along with a number of promising indie swings.

'Harry Potter' soars under the Cosm spell with fantastical, theme-park-like effects

Todd Martens — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the latest film to be given the Cosm treatment, in which supplemental animations seek to envelop guests.

Kane Parsons is 20. Here's how he made A24's biggest summer movie, the spooky 'Backrooms'

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After developing his concept over years, the 20-year-old Parsons worked with Oscar-nominated actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve along with A24 to make it happen.

Jamie Foxx and girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp are expecting a baby, the actor's third

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:33:28 GMT

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. He is also the father to Corinne Foxx, 32, and teenager Anelise Bishop.

Demi Moore says Hollywood has to 'find ways' to work with AI, not fight it

Cerys Davies — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:37 GMT

When asked how AI is impacting the way Hollywood does business, Demi Moore said the industry needs to work with the new technology, not against it.

Barry Blaustein, comedy writer known for 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Coming to America,' dies at 71

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Barry Blaustein, a longtime collaborator with Eddie Murphy and former 'Saturday Night Live' writer who penned 'Coming to America' and 'Nutty Professor,' has died. He was 71.

Cinerama Dome takes a likely step toward reopening 'in the near future'

Mark Olsen — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:11:08 GMT

A permit for alcohol sales is likely to be approved, paving the way for the reopening of the beloved Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood theaters.

Conan O'Brien will return as Oscars host for the third consecutive year

Iris Kwok — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:46:19 GMT

Conan O'Brien will return to host the 2027 Oscars, marking his third consecutive year.

Rex Reed, contrarian film critic who perfected the skewering celebrity interview, dies at 87

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:15:16 GMT

Rex Reed, who never held back in celebrity interviews and movie reviews, died Tuesday in Manhattan at age 87. He often lamented the lack of quality coming from Hollywood.

Appreciation: Critic Rex Reed had a savage streak, but when he loved something, his writing could reach greatness

Charles McNulty — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:36:02 GMT

Rex Reed was known for a sensationalistic writing style and biting criticism, but he could write passionately about movies, TV and theater when they suited his tastes.

Why Hollywood tentpoles are giving Cannes a pass this year

Gregory Ellwood — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Just as Cannes' influence on the Oscars has surged, the major studios' summer tentpoles will be absent from the Croisette this year. Here's why.

One Shot: A look back at Cannes premiere and Oscar winner 'The Artist'

Daron James — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

15 years after its premiere, Oscar-nominated cinematographer Guillaume Schiffman looks back on the first silent best picture winner since 1929.

Honorary Palme d'Or recipient Barbra Streisand has been golden for seven decades

Carla Meyer — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Barbra needs no introduction. But before she's honored by the Cannes Film Festival, let's look back at the 84-year-old multi-hyphenate's awards history.

How Cannes supplanted the fall festivals as the place to launch an Oscar campaign

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cannes didn't change, our columnist writes. The Oscars did.

Diego Calva was asked to 'erase' his Mexican accent. He chose to embrace it instead

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With two films at Cannes and 'The Night Manager' in Emmy contention, the 'Babylon' actor keeps adding to his résumé. In his sights next? Almodóvar.

How Route 66 inspired Disney's 'Cars' and Cars Land — and the ride that never came to be

Todd Martens — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Former Imagineers talk about the roadside attractions in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and California that sparked ideas for Disney's famous fictional town of Radiator Springs.

Want to feel like you're at Cannes? Watch these 8 films set at the festival

Gary Goldstein — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The list of films set at the festival is heavier on cult classics than Palme d'Or winners, but it's just the (cheap) ticket if you want to feel transported to the Croisette.

To earn some countries' film tax incentives, you have to pass the test

Leila Jordan — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As film production goes global, many nations seek to balance benefit to the local film community with investment from abroad. 'Cultural tests' for incentives can help.

Nollywood's next act: How Nigeria's film industry is leveling up

Daron James — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With streamers pulling back from a post-pandemic boom, Nigeria's film industry is looking to theatrical moviegoing, training programs and state support to keep leveling up.

The 11 movies we're most excited to see at the Cannes Film Festival

Amy Nicholson, Joshua Rothkopf — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Film critic Amy Nicholson and film editor Joshua Rothkopf discuss the festival's muted American presence, the likeliest awards contenders and more in their Cannes preview.

Pedro Almodóvar sounds off on refusing Saudi money, the apolitical Oscars and more

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At 76, the Spanish auteur arrives in Cannes with an autofictional new film, 'Bitter Christmas,' and the luxury of speaking his mind. Our columnist talks with Almodóvar, uncensored.

Casting without borders: Inside top casting directors' global search for talent

Daniel Vaillancourt — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thanks to technology, international production and audiences unafraid of subtitles, top casting directors can now find talent just about anywhere. Here's how they do it.

Meet the interpreters who help make film press tours global

Tim Grierson — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

You've seen them alongside luminaries such as Jafar Panahi, Marlee Matlin and Jacques Audiard. Now it's time for six interpreters to have their own turn in the spotlight.

For her first documentary, 'Our Land,' Argentina's Lucrecia Martel chases down a murder

Robert Abele — Sat, 9 May 2026 18:43:07 GMT

A fiction filmmaker known for obliquely powerful explorations of class, race and colonialism turns her eye to a local crime that exposes a deeper rift of ownership.

A painful, provocative reunion demands your empathy in the daring 'Blue Film'

Robert Abele — Sat, 9 May 2026 17:17:53 GMT

Starring Tony-winner Reed Birney and 'Boots' star Kieron Moore, writer-director Elliot Tuttle's sex-work drama explores subjects that rarely make it to screen.

With Valerie Bertinelli, 'Love, Again' explores the struggle of Alzheimer's and caregiving

Jim Halterman — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor-writer Nancey Silvers and director David I. Strasser discuss the themes of the Lifetime film and the heavy responsibility of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Paramount and Warner Music team up to make more music-focused movies

Cerys Davies — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After the box office success of biopics like 'Michael' and concert films like 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' Paramount has inked a new deal with Warner Music Group to expand its music programming.

James Cameron once said 'Avatar' Neytiri design began with a young Q'orianka Kilcher. Now, she's suing

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 8 May 2026 00:14:56 GMT

Q'orianka Kilcher is suing James Cameron, his production company, Disney and several others, saying they used her likeness in the "Avatar" films without her permission.

Pressure grows on California attorney general to try to block Paramount's deal for Warner Bros.

Meg James — Thu, 7 May 2026 17:00:15 GMT

The congressional Democrats want California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to closely examine how the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal would affect jobs and competition.

Blake Lively to pursue damages after Justin Baldoni settlement, as both sides claim victory

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 7 May 2026 16:46:36 GMT

Just days after settling the sprawling 'It Ends With Us' legal battle, Lively's lawyers now say Baldoni and other defendants still face liability under California law.

Billie Eilish, intimate in even James Cameron's eye: Our critics weigh in on 3D concert doc 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Amy Nicholson, Mikael Wood — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For all the hugeness of an arena show, the singer establishes remarkable closeness with her fans, a rapport captured by the "Avatar" director's hi-def cameras.

In 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' Sally Field's co-star is an octopus. She thinks you'll like it too

Emily Zemler — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 79-year-old actor who stars in Netflix's adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's 2022 novel remains committed to her craft, but would like to see more roles for older women.

She's an art-house giant. But Lucrecia Martel sometimes feels the lure of Hollywood

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 6 May 2026 21:30:15 GMT

The Argentine director is revered at home and abroad — and even took a meeting with Marvel. Her first documentary, "Our Land," investigates a murder.

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:04:22 GMT

Artists such as Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.

Beanie, baby. Feldstein and film producer wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts await new addition

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:06:55 GMT

Beanie Feldstein is expecting a baby with wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts. The "Booksmart" actor and the producer, who married in 2023, shared the news on social media.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni resolve bitter legal dispute ahead of trial

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:42:43 GMT

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement, ending a sprawling legal fight tied to 'It Ends With Us' just weeks before a trial was set to begin in New York.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome baby No. 3: 'We love life with our family'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Cameron Diaz and rocker Benji Madden have added one more piece to their family: another baby. They are now the parents to a third child, named Nautus Madden.

'All the President's Men' is 50 years old. A former Post staffer tells us why that matters

Ann Hornaday — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:22:51 GMT

Ann Hornaday, former film critic for the Washington Post, explores the journalism classic from the inside, along with its lessons for publishers.

Another Oscar win for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin': Filmmaker's missing statuette located after TSA dispute

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:52:05 GMT

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin" filmmaker Pavel Talankin will soon be reunited with his Oscar after it went missing amid his recent travels. Lufthansa confirmed that the coveted golden statuette has been located.

Oscars tighten AI rules, emphasizing human authorship

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

New Oscars guidelines say screenplays must be human-authored and performances must be delivered by humans with consent.

An oppressively dumbed-down 'Animal Farm' has little use for George Orwell's ideas

Robert Abele — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Originally a kid-friendly entry point into political allegory, the novella has been reduced to a cloud of animated fizz, with little nuance remaining.

In 'Omaha,' a father and his girls hit the road, with tensions along for the ride

Robert Abele — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

John Magaro, an actor who excels in tricky parts (he played the third wheel in "Past Lives"), tunnels inward for a portrayal of a father who can't look back.

Righteous fury comes to a racist town in RZA's 'One Spoon of Chocolate'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:23:53 GMT

The Wu-Tang Clan's sonic architect steps behind the camera for his fourth feature, an action-drenched throwback to the '70s-era revenge flicks he loves.

Granderson: What the audience has learned since the first 'Devil Wears Prada'

LZ Granderson — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Gen X identified with the protagonist 20 years ago. After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

Charlize Theron's stylist outs herself as the real-life Emily from 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:08:28 GMT

As 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' hits theaters, the stylist who knows she inspired the Emily character confirms her identity — and claims one classic quote from the film.

With 'Mad Bills to Pay,' Joel Alfonso Vargas aims to rep the real Dominican Bronx

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:05:28 GMT

"Mad Bills to Pay" opens at the Los Feliz Theatre on May 2. Special screenings at Laemmle locations May 4-6, before playing at the Laemmle NoHo 7 and Monica Film Center starting May 8.

Ving Rhames released from hospital after collapsing in a Los Angeles restaurant

Tracy Brown — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:28:55 GMT

'Mission: Impossible' actor Ving Rhames has been released from the hospital and is feeling fine after a health scare at a Los Angeles-area restaurant.

Sinbad just celebrated his 'homecoming' in Pasadena years after a debilitating stroke: When to catch him next

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:46:03 GMT

Sinbad, after he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2020, announced his comedy comeback on Wednesday — with Pasadena's historic Ice House the site for his 'homecoming.'

'Hokum' finds fresh scares lurking in the shadows of an old Irish hotel

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:27 GMT

Writer-director Damian McCarthy breathes new life into the well-worn haunted house story, which ain't broke and needs no fixing if you have actors like Adam Scott.

The hellishly hot trend in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is pink slips for the media industry

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:07 GMT

Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt and an icy Meryl Streep return for a sequel that's less about fashion, more about the horrors of keeping a magazine alive.

Move over, Elsa. The hottest entertainers at L.A. kid parties are 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Entertainers inspired by Rumi, Mira, Zoey and the Saja Boys from 'KPop Demon Hunters' are the hottest kids' birthday party offering in Los Angeles right now.

'90s star Samuel Monroe Jr. is on life support after meningitis 'repeatedly misdiagnosed'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:53 GMT

Samuel Monroe Jr., star of 'Menace II Society,' and other films from the 1990s, is on life support after contracting meningitis in Las Vegas while filming. His wife says his condition was 'repeatedly misdiagnosed' by doctors.

'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse gets life sentence for sexual assault

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:43 GMT

Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for 'Dances With Wolves,' gets life in prison a month after he was convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created the Punisher and Ms. Marvel, dies at 73

Tracy Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:07 GMT

Gerry Conway, a comic book writer who co-created Marvel and DC characters such as the Punisher, Ms. Marvel and Jason Todd, has died at age 73.

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says airline that denied her boarding wants to make things more accessible

Tracy Brown — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:25 GMT

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says the airline that denied her boarding for being disabled has reached out and is trying to make things more accessible.

NFL goes Hollywood: Inside its plan to conquer streaming and movies

Sam Farmer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The NFL is working on its first scripted streaming series and it's exploring ways to incorporate the sport into more scripted TV shows and movies.

What we know about 'White Lotus' Season 4, from Laura Dern casting to Cannes backdrop

Jim Halterman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Executive producer David Bernad teases Season 4 of HBO's hit murder mystery, with the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival as a backdrop.

Two prisoners perfect a delicate dance of appeasement and self-interest in 'Wasteman'

Tim Grierson — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:39 GMT

David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, two English actors of promise, bring to life a tricky prison relationship based on power and protection in a movie directed by Cal McMau.

In 'Over Your Dead Body,' a couple that plots violent marital separation meets its match

Tim Grierson — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:19:30 GMT

As cooled marrieds, Samara Weaving and Jason Segel hate each other, but they hate home invaders even more in director Jorma Taccone's vicious, derivative comedy.

In the wake of war, a German boy finds a way forward in the arresting 'Amrum'

Robert Abele — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:47 GMT

As World War II comes to a close, a Nazi-associated family eases into a brave new world in this unusual, empathetic drama, originated by late German legend Hark Bohm.

'I Swear' tells a true story of Tourette's syndrome and someone hoping to make a change

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:50:44 GMT

The real-life story of John Davidson, an activist for Tourette's syndrome awareness, becomes a sincere, effective drama, well-acted by star Robert Aramayo.

Memories of a troubled brother come to sensitive life in the exquisite 'Blue Heron'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:21:14 GMT

Using elements of documentary, personal reflection and fiction, filmmaker Sophy Romvari turns a painful part of her family's past into a vital act of remembrance.

Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is on track to break box office records

Cerys Davies — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:18 GMT

Despite some production hurdles and mixed reviews, the film is on track for a record-breaking opening weekend.

Fast, clever and satisfying, 'Fuze' is a throwback thriller with a ticking time bomb

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:20:42 GMT

Scottish director David Mackenzie ("Hell or High Water," "Relay") specializes in tough, tight genre films and his latest — a bomb plot plus a heist — doesn't disappoint.

Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover

Meg James — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:11 GMT

The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing.

In a digital world, VHS tapes are cool again. Meet the crazy faithful, including my roommate

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's a serious fandom growing around videocassettes, one that includes such directors as Jane Schoenbrun and Alex Ross Perry. Is it retro nostalgia or something deeper?

'Michael' drama: Which Jacksons said 'no thanks' and why the film cut the sexual abuse claims

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:27:11 GMT

Janet Jackson isn't portrayed in the 'Michael' biopic and she skipped the premiere along with Paris Jackson. Here's why they both bowed out and what the cast is saying about leaving sexual assault allegations on the cutting room floor.

'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first proper horror movie

Tracy Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:18:01 GMT

The 'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first foray into horror. Everything to know about the film starring Tom Rhys Harries as the iconic Batman villain.

Dancing around controversy, the empathetic 'Michael' bows out before getting dark

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:40:39 GMT

Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the biopic's subject, makes an uncanny King of Pop, but the movie about his rise, directed by Antoine Fuqua, leaves a lot unspoken.

The best looks from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' press tour

Katie Simons — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:09:57 GMT

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt embraced method dressing without going overboard at red carpet premieres and other press tour stops for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.'

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's witches are back in the 'Practical Magic 2' trailer

Katie Simons — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:33 GMT

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return in the trailer for 'Practical Magic 2,' which will hit theaters 28 years after the first film.

Patrick Muldoon, 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place' actor, dies at 57

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:29:27 GMT

Patrick Muldoon, an actor and producer known for his roles on 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Starship Troopers,' has died. He was 57.

Christina Applegate says she is 'getting stronger and better every day' amid hospitalization reports

Malia Mendez — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:29 GMT

Christina Applegate is thanking fans and friends for their well wishes after the 'Dead to Me' star was reported to be hospitalized in L.A.

Civil case against Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' movie producers advances toward a trial

Meg James — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:12:32 GMT

A judge set an October trial date for Serge Svetnoy, gaffer on the ill-fated western "Rust" and friend of victim Halyna Hutchins who filed a negligence suit against the producers and Baldwin years ago.

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' is less passion project than embalming by committee

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:35:55 GMT

His name in the title, the director isn't especially distinctive as a stylist, but his tale of child possession sometimes hits the right gory notes.

A pop star needs a makeover in 'Mother Mary' but one dress keeps getting in the way

Katie Walsh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel play a diva and her designer, one of them with a score to settle, in a movie that could have used less exposition and more drama.

The town may be called 'Normal,' but Bob Odenkirk's unlikely action hero isn't

Katie Walsh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Director Ben Wheatley returns to the hyperviolent mode of "Free Fire" with a movie set in Minnesota, where the sheriffs are no longer as gentle as the one in "Fargo."