L.A. Times - Movie Reviews

Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears. James Gunn explains it again for those who forgot 'Superman'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:24:24 GMT

DC's James Gunn reminds fans that he's already explained how Supergirl could have pierced ears with her introduction in 'Superman.'

A family braces for the worst, unsentimentally and with nuanced charm, in 'Renoir'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:24:25 GMT

An offbeat 11-year-old Japanese girl pre-grieves her cancer-stricken father in filmmaker Chie Hayakawa's sensitive drama, refreshingly free of heaviness.

How the 'Masters of the Universe' post-credits scenes introduce you-know-who and make the case for a sequel

Tracy Brown — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:08:35 GMT

Yes, 'Masters of the Universe' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here's what they set up for He-Man's future

The death throes of glaciers make for an unusually personal doc in 'Time and Water'

Robert Abele — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:44:58 GMT

Filmmaker Sara Dosa ('Fire of Love') continues to mine human intimacy from natural backdrops, settings to which we are more connected than we realize.

The new 'Scary Movie' is cringey, crass and salvaged only by its devoted cast

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:31:03 GMT

The sixth installment of the spoof series is actually the best one yet (not a huge compliment), with daffy turns by stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall.

This 'Cape Fear' has terror, but also a sexting scandal, social media and drones

Stuart Miller — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nick Antosca was a fan of the 1962 and 1991 film versions of 'Cape Fear,' and while his remake for Apple TV keeps the Southern Gothic sensibility, it also has modern twists.

'Mexico 86' is Diego Luna's love letter to 'the beautiful game'

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 16:35:37 GMT

In 'Mexico 86,' on Netflix starting Friday, Luna plays a fictional man in a partially truthful story about how the country defeated more powerful adversaries and surmounted the chaos of the time to host the event successfully.

Wim Wenders pulls 'Wrong Move' film featuring topless Nastassja Kinski when she was 13 years old

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:46:02 GMT

Wim Wenders is pulling his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from circulation after criticism of Nastassja Kinski, then 13, being shown topless. It may be too little, too late for Kinski.

Muscling past a flat script, a big-screen 'Masters of the Universe' embraces its own silliness

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 20:30:11 GMT

Powered by copious sarcasm, 'Bumblebee' director Travis Knight and star Nicholas Galitzine modernize the '80s macho man as sensitive and self-aware.

A24's 'Backrooms' earns $100 million, after less than a week in theaters

Cerys Davies — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 19:28:18 GMT

It's been six days since A24's latest horror film, "Backrooms," hit theaters. In a rare feat for any indie arthouse movie, the thriller is currently on track to rake in $100 million.

Leslie Grace talks her new album — plus 'In the Heights' and the lost 'Batgirl' movie on 'The De Los Podcast'

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In the debut episode of "The De Los Podcast," actor-singer Leslie Grace discussed her new album, "Amor, ¿Quién Eres?" and spoke candidly about past films "In the Heights" and "Batgirl."

6 nonfiction Emmy contenders to watch this season

Steve Dollar — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the founding of the country to one of its greatest filmmakers and beyond, these nonfiction films and TV series are worth paying attention to this Emmy season.

As Hollywood directors snap up cinemas, Westwood's Village Theatre gets a second act

Cerys Davies — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's been two years since a coalition of Hollywood directors purchased the Westwood Village Theater. This summer, the theater will open its doors again to raise money for its $25-million renovation.

Martin Scorsese is betting on AI to transform the storyboarding process

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 22:51:08 GMT

Martin Scorsese is joining AI firm Black Forest Labs as an advisor to 'push the bounds of creativity.'

L.A. Latino International Film Festival 2026: Here are five standout movies

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:29:49 GMT

Last weekend the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) screened a diverse slate of feature films, both by U.S.

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' dies at 80

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 06:06:31 GMT

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was 80.

Palestinian Mexican doc 'Traces of Home' was so moving Melissa Barrera had to get involved

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:46:50 GMT

In "Traces of Home" director Colette Ghunim explores the personal history of her Palestinian Mexican family and confronts the her household's intergenerational trauma. The Melissa Barrera-produced film just made its West Coast premiere at LALIFF.

Taylor Swift returns to country roots for 'Toy Story 5' song

Katie Simons — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:42:02 GMT

Taylor Swift has returned to her country roots with her new song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5,' inspired by the character Jessie.

I do-a! Dua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in London town hall ceremony

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:14:35 GMT

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot over the weekend in London. They were seen hand-in-hand leaving the historic Old Marylebone Town Hall in Westminster.

Did the outcome of World War II depend on the weather? Separating fact from fiction in 'Pressure'

Emily Zemler — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:39:23 GMT

A new movie about the Allies' secret preparations for D-Day casts Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as military men caught up in a showdown over timing.

'Pressure' dramatizes World War II's decisive turn, a clash between generals and weathermen

Katie Walsh — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:31:06 GMT

Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott are fire and ice in this depiction of the run-up to D-day, a secret operation that required total commitment — and no rain.

In Sundance breakout film 'TheyDream,' a Puerto Rican family heals old wounds

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:12:12 GMT

'I don't think I'll ever be a conventional filmmaker,' says William D. Caballero, whose debut, 'TheyDream,' will close the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on May 31.

In 'Tuner,' a goodhearted worker blessed with expert hearing is lured by safecracking

Katie Walsh — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:53:30 GMT

Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman front a classically structured thriller about a piano technician who falls in with the wrong crowd.

Why these rare early Marilyn Monroe photos stayed hidden for decades

Katie Simons — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe, five unpublished photos of the starlet from 1949 are being auctioned off.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Cary Elwes

Marah Eakin — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gelson's coffee beans at home to start, followed by a movie — in Imax at Universal CityWalk or a classic at New Beverly Cinema.

Of AI, Paul Schrader says Hollywood is 'barely keeping a step ahead of the monster'

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:07:36 GMT

At the rapidly expanding AI on the Lot conference in Culver City, the "Taxi Driver" scripter mixed provocation and unease as he contemplated Hollywood's future.

The 9 best movies to see in this weekend's UCLA Festival of Preservation

Kenneth Turan — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:43:30 GMT

Every two years, the archive known for impeccable restorations shows some eye-opening work — a free event that serious film fans won't want to miss.

'Power Ballad' is a one-scene wonder with a terrific start and a sloppy second act

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:18:04 GMT

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas have great creative chemistry in 'Once' director John Carney's latest musical. Pity this punishingly cruel comedy keeps them apart.

The eerie 'Backrooms' is a doorway into a new kind of Hollywood spellbinder

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:11 GMT

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve star in the debut of Kane Parsons, who has adapted his viral videos into a captivating and mature maze of emotions.

Marilyn Monroe left behind a now-100-year-old mystery we're still trying to unravel

Mary McNamara — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Art and artist, creation and creator, Marilyn Monroe left behind a now-century-old mystery we're still trying to unravel.

In mockumentary 'Valentina,' real life El Pasoans shine

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:14:24 GMT

The opening film at the 2026 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, mockumentary 'Valentina' features everyday El Pasoans and brings humanity to immigration.

Trailer: Robert Pattinson is Chris Hansen, 'To Catch a Predator' host, in A24 'Primetime' thriller

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:58:49 GMT

Sneak a peek at Robert Pattinson's eerie portrayal of 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in the new A24 thriller that revisits how far the show went to create TV history.

Bad Bunny joins 'Toy Story 5' voice cast as a fashionable pizza toy

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:46:16 GMT

Bad Bunny has joined the cast of "Toy Story 5" as the voice of a pizza-themed toy named Pizza with Sunglasses. The role marks the singer's first voice-acting performance.

Noted New York menace Spider-Man crashes J.K. Simmons' night at the Mets game

Tracy Brown — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:22:45 GMT

J.K. Simmons, known for playing J. Jonah Jameson in numerous "Spider-Man" films, was reunited with the friendly neighborhood hero at a Mets game.

Russell Crowe slams 'clickbait' spin on interaction with autograph seekers: 'What's your problem?'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:20:33 GMT

Russell Crowe is calling out coverage that was critical of his efficient interactions with autograph seekers outside a Paris hotel as 'clickbait.'

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.