Tag: Movies
Robert Eggers on ‘The Northman’: Directing Is an ‘Insane’ Job
Is Robert Eggers an endangered species?The 38-year-old director cut his teeth making stylized art-house films like the horror-tinged…
Complaint About Bill Murray Halts Filming of ‘Being Mortal’
A complaint about “inappropriate behavior” by the actor Bill Murray has led Searchlight Pictures to suspend production of…
Nicolas Cage Is in on the Nicolas Cage Jokes
His life has always been filled with animals, including the two-headed snake he gave to a zoo and…
Father Doesn’t Know Best at New Directors/New Films
In a springy sign of optimism — illusionary or otherwise! — this year’s New Directors/New Films is returning…
Jennifer Grey: Don’t Call Her ‘Baby’
In 1986, Grey landed a breakout role as “Baby” Houseman in “Dirty Dancing,” a movie about an awkward…
Disney, Built on Fairy Tales and Fantasy, Confronts the Real World
Since its founding in 1923, Disney has stood alone in Hollywood in one fundamental way: Its family-friendly movies,…
How ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Helps to Heal Generational Trauma
When I was 13, I asked to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital.I was racked with debilitating Obsessive…
Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now
‘Black Crab’Stream it on Netflix.For many fans, the girl with the dragon tattoo will always be Noomi Rapace.…
David Cronenberg and Claire Denis Will Compete at Cannes Film Festival
LONDON — Movies by David Cronenberg, Claire Denis and Park Chan-wook will compete for the Palme d’Or at…
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Review: The Plot Against Muggles
Like so much children’s entertainment these days, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is a political primer sprinkled…
Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian With a Distinctive Voice, Dies at 67
Gilbert Gottfried, the comedian who gave voice to the parrot in the hit Disney animated feature “Aladdin” and…
New Era Begins at Warner Bros., Back Toward Its Entertainment Roots
“Success is about creative talent, in front of the screen, and behind the screen, and fighting and fighting…