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• 'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving
  'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.
• Writers Guild Awards nominations include 'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and more
  The momentum for 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' continues to build with 2026 Writers Guild Awards nominations.
• Paramount outlines plans for Warner Bros. cuts
  Should it win the battle for Warner Bros., Paramount said it would review real estate holdings, cut duplicative jobs and shave programming expenses to achieve $6 billion in savings.
• 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' top 2026 BAFTA nominations
  The pair of Warner Bros. films, which also led the Oscar nominations last week, were followed by 'Hamnet' and 'Marty Supreme' in the nominations totals.
• Yes, even Travis Scott is in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
  Travis Scott made a surprise appearance in a new TV spot for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' that aired during the NFL's AFC Championship game.
• How NB Mager found her 'anxiety-to-creativity pipeline' to make the provocative 'Run Amok'
  Expanding on her 2023 short film, writer-director NB Mager makes her feature debut with a coming-of-age story about a high schooler creating an ill-advised musical.
• At Sundance's final blowout in Park City, killer unicorns and unraveling pop stars take the stage
  Even as attendees feel the nostalgic pull of Park City, the fest's first weekend supplies confrontational fare such as Casper Kelly's "Buddy" and Charli XCX in "The Moment."
• Florida congressman assaulted at CAA party during Sundance Film Festival
  Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Florida) reported being "assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face."
• Sundance filmmakers, stars react to ICE chaos in Minnesota: 'We cannot act like this is not happening'
  At Sundance, filmmakers and stars respond to Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths, ongoing ICE crackdowns in Minnesota and talk about how art can reflect the moment.
• Teyana Taylor showcases her singing and dancing skills on 'SNL,' days after her Oscar nomination
  The goal may not have been to make the recently Academy Award-nominated actor the funniest host this season, but instead to show off her many talents.
• Fleeing the Malibu fires, she found a box of old '90s videos and emerged with 'The Best Summer'
  Having its world premiere at Sundance, Tamra Davis' documentary captures a '90s-era tour with behind-the-scenes footage of Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth and more.
• Granderson: 'Sinners' is the story of our moment, from a past chapter of 'divide and conquer'
  Ours is a history in which robber barons used the promise of belonging to splinter the poor into warring factions. Sound familiar?
• Photos: Ethan Hawke, David Duchovny, Kate McKinnon, Billie Jean King and more visit our 2026 Sundance studio
  We're back on Main Street documenting the actors, writers, directors and subjects shaping the cultural conversation. Check out all the best images from our Sundance portrait gallery.
• Academy Foundation dissolves oral history project and lays off staff; union calls it 'reckless choice'
  The Academy Foundation recently laid off its Oral History Project team in a consolidation its union called 'a sad and reckless choice.'
• The real-life rise of an engaging frontman inspires the lax, awkward 'Clika'
  Jay Dee, a rising star of the trap-corrido subgenre, is poorly showcased in his acting debut, a movie that would have been wiser to deliver musical enthusiasm.
• James Gunn finally shares a look at Jason Momoa as Lobo in new 'Supergirl' clip
  DC Studios co-chief James Gunn unveils a look at Jason Momoa in character as Lobo in a new 'Supergirl' clip. Momoa previously portrayed Aquaman.
• Sci-fi trial thriller 'Mercy' offers none of it to helplessly bombarded viewers
  Directed by Russian genre specialist Timur Bekmambetov, the movie subjects Chris Pratt to a browbeating by Rebecca Ferguson, who presides over an AI-assisted court.
• A boy must get back to his own world in the eco-conscious animated adventure 'Arco'
  Animator Ugo Bienvenu has a fondness for Spielberg's 'E.T.' and the many films of Hayao Miyazaki, which he stirs into a melange that could use a stronger story.
• A family's past and present intermingle in Germany's eerie, elliptical 'Sound of Falling'
  Directed by Mascha Schilinski, the movie accommodates four generations of German women, all occupying the same house but in different eras with different rules.
• 'Waiting to Exhale' to 'Set It Off': At these Black film screenings, the soundtrack reigns
  From 'Waiting to Exhale,' 'Boomerang' and 'The Wood,' this L.A. event celebrates classic Black films and the iconic soundtracks that help bring them to life.
• How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller
  For the "Dust Bunny" director, there'll be art, swimming, sushi and stops at some of L.A.'s iconic horror film locations.
• Autumn Durald Arkapaw on making history with her 'Sinners' cinematography nomination
  Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman of color nominated for an Oscar for cinematography, recognized for her work on "Sinners."
• Contributor: As today's Oscar nominations show, Hollywood animation is in creative crisis
  While five of 2025 highest grossers were animated, including "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Zootopia 2," creative timidity and remakes limit the potential of American animation.
• All the 2026 best picture Oscar nominees, ranked from worst to best
  'Sinners' got the most Oscar nominations, but how do the movies rank for our critic?
• He-Man escapes his corporate job to battle Skeletor in first 'Masters of the Universe' trailer
  Prince Adam has the power in the first trailer for 'Masters of the Universe,' the upcoming live-action He-Man film starring Nicholas Galitzine.
• 'KPop: Demon Hunters' stays 'Golden' with two Oscar nominations
  Global phenomenon 'KPop: Demon Hunters' scored two Oscar nominations, for original song and animated feature.
• Where to watch the 2026 Oscar nominees: What's in theaters and what's streaming?
  Here is where you can watch the 2026 Oscar-nominated movies, from 'One Battle After Another' to 'Sinners.'
• Oscar best picture nominees see 18% drop in global box office from last year
  Fewer moviegoers saw this year's best picture nominees, as the slate skews toward smaller and international releases.
• Everything you need to know about the Oscars' new casting award
  What does the Oscars' casting award mean? A guide to the academy's newest category, including eligibility rules, voting and how the nominations were determined.
• 'Wicked: For Good' completely shut out of 2026 Oscar nominations
  'Wicked: For Good' was shut out of the 2026 Oscar race after its predecessor collected a staggering 10 nominations last year, including best picture.
• 'Sinners' sweeps Oscar nominations, breaking record with 16
  Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' received 16 Oscar nominations, breaking a record previously shared by 'All About Eve,' 'Titanic' and 'La La Land.' 'One Battle After Another' followed with 13.
• The biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Oscar nominations
  Awards columnist Glenn Whipp breaks down who's in and who's out after Thursday's Oscar nominations announcement.
• Wagner Moura makes history as first Brazilian lead actor Oscar nominee
  Wagner Moura becomes first Brazilian nominated for actor in a leading role at the Oscar for his role in "The Secret Agent."
• Paramount extends tender offer deadline to woo Warner shareholders as proxy fight heats up
  Paramount has asked Warner shareholders to sell their shares by Feb. 20. The company also vowed to challenge the Netflix deal during a meeting of Warner shareholders.
• 2026 Oscar nominations: The complete list of nominees
  The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with 'Sinners' leading the field with 16 total nominations. Here's the full list of 2026 Oscar nominees.
• New film on Disney+ reveals the frenzied race against time to build Disneyland
  Culled from about 200 hours of mostly unseen footage, Leslie Iwerks' "Disneyland Handcrafted" takes viewers back to the near beginning.
• 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez' brings Chicano history to Sundance
  Ahead of its world premiere at Sundance, De Los spoke to David Alvarado and Edward James Olmos about 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.'
• Kristen Bell will return to host SAG's Actor Awards for third time
  Kristen Bell will take the stage on March 1 to host SAG-AFTRA's newly-renamed Actor Awards for the third time.
• The 10 movies we're most excited to see at the Sundance Film Festival
  For its final edition in Park City, Utah, the preeminent indie showcase promises a slate of features that, to judge from prior years, should get audiences talking.
• 'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dies at 76: 'A true pillar of the Disney Animation renaissance'
  Roger Allers, who co-directed Disney classics including 'The Lion King' (1994) and 'Open Season' (2006), has died. He was 76.
• 'It's gonna be a party': Fat Mike teases new documentary at NOFX retrospective
  The unfiltered documentary on the SoCal punk band includes unreleased songs, vulnerable interviews and shocking footage — including a near-death experience — refusing to sanitize NOFX's messy, authentic history.
• Disney succession: Inside the search for a CEO to replace Bob Iger
  After retiring from Morgan Stanley, James Gorman wanted a meaty challenge, which turned out to be running Disney's chief executive succession
• 2026 Oscar nominations: Our expert's predictions in 11 key categories
  Our awards expert Glenn Whipp predicts the 2026 Oscar nominees for picture, director, actor, actress and more.
• Mickey Rourke wishes y'all would please take your money back. There's $90,000 still sitting there
  MIckey Rourke really wants you to get your money back and says his lawyer is doing all he can to make that happen. About $90,000 is sitting in fundraiser limbo.
• How to watch the 2026 Oscar nominations
  Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscar nominations, including where to watch and who's favored to get nods.
• 'Obex' boots up an early moment of computer escapism with nightmarish panache
  A concentrated labor of love for filmmaker Albert Birney, the low-budget indie bears the paranoid black-and-white sheen of such debuts as "Eraserhead" and "Pi."
• Belgium's Dardenne brothers return with clear-eyed, compassionate 'Young Mothers'
  The Cannes-winning sibling filmmakers continue their exploration of young people's lives in crisis, never with easy answers but always with a keen sensitivity.
• Jodie Foster breaks out her impeccable French for the offbeat mystery 'A Private Life'
  Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, the brainy psychodrama gives its leading lady a rare opportunity to show off her range in a role marked by independence and uncertainty.
• Comedian Joel Kim Booster marries video game producer Michael Sudsina: 'Never felt so certain'
  'Fire Island' star Joel Kim Booster ties the knot with Riot Games producer Michael Sudsina. 'My wedding was the best day of my life, no contest,' the comedian says.
• Scott Dunn Orchestra proves that 'background' music deserves L.A.'s full attention
  The orchestra's upcoming concert features 1970s Hollywood composers including Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, and Nino Rota, showcasing the decade's rich film scoring legacy.
• In smart splatter horror '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' faith and science crawl from the muck
  Director Nia DaCosta chases "Hedda" with the fourth entry in the "28 Days Later" series, boasting rampaging performances by Ralph Fiennes and "Sinners" star Jack O'Connell.
• I didn't just move to Los Angeles. I stepped into a movie
  Reflecting on a city that beguiled her from the screen, our critic Amy Nicholson kicks off our celebration of the 101 best L.A. movies.
• Tell us: What are the best Los Angeles movies?
  We picked "Chinatown" as the best movie set in Los Angeles. Also on our list of 101: "Mulholland Drive" and "Clueless." What did we miss? And what do you think should've been No. 1?
• Disneyland is pivoting on 'Star Wars' Land. Here's why
  Kylo Ren is out and Darth Vader is in. Galaxy's Edge changes course to spotlight "classic 'Star Wars.'"
• Zoe Saldaña becomes the highest-grossing actor of all time
  Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson's box office record to become the highest-grossing actor of all time, thanks to the continued success of "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
• How Bryce Dessner got 'some dust on the sound' of Netflix's 'Train Dreams'
  The National member composed the score for director Clint Bentley's movie and wrote the title theme with Nick Cave.
• What you didn't see on TV at the Golden Globes
  From former co-stars reuniting at the Beverly Hilton to winners answering questions from press backstage, here's what you didn't see during the Golden Globes telecast.
• Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser and stars allude to outside world, but stay focused on awards
  Second-time host Nikki Glaser's monologue mentioned the world's turmoil outside the Hilton, but kept things focused on feting the winners and their work.
• Brazil's Wagner Moura wins lead actor Golden Globe for 'The Secret Agent'
  The 'Narcos' star now heads into Oscar nominations as a strong contender as his campaign for 'The Secret Agent' picks up crucial momentum.
• Timothée Chalamet wins first-ever Golden Globe for 'Marty Supreme' role
  Timothée Chalamet took home the Golden Globe award for best actor in a musical or comedy for his performance in 'Marty Supreme.'
• Nikki Glaser pokes fun at CBS News, Warner Bros., Epstein files in Golden Globes monologue
  Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser took aim at nominees, Hollywood and the Justice Department during her opening monologue at the 83rd installment of the awards show.
• Teyana Taylor wins Golden Globe for supporting actress: 'To my brown sisters … our voices matter'
  Teyana Taylor took home the Golden Globe award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her performance in "One Battle After Another."
• Our experts break down the best and worst moments of the 2026 Golden Globes
  Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp discuss the biggest winners, most memorable moments and more from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
• The best looks from the 2026 Golden Globes
  The best fashion from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, from Selena Gomez to Blackpink's Lisa to 'Heated Rivalry's' stars an 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers.
• As Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse allegations come to light, wife Melissa Gilbert goes dark on Instagram
  As allegations of child sex abuse against Timothy Busfield come to light, his wife, actor Melissa Gilbert, has gone dark on Instagram. The link to her official Instagram account leads to an error message.
• Golden Globes 2026: The complete winners list
  The 2026 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, will be held on Sunday. Here is the full list of winners.
• AMC Burbank stands tall as the country's most profitable theater
  In 2025, AMC dominated the top 10 highest-grossing movie theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with seven of its theaters listed. AMC Burbank 30 is the most profitable.
• Gael García Bernal slowly becomes a covetous conquerer in 'Magellan'
  Director Lav Diaz presents an epic, granular depiction of transoceanic travel and colonialist misadventure in an absorbing movie rooted in restlessness.
• The giddily unevolved gorefest 'Primate' makes humanity look like a species in decline
  The team behind the Mandy Moore shark flick '47 Meters Down' returns with a murderous monkey and surprisingly good acting by Oscar winner Troy Kotsur and starlet Jess Alexander.
• 'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet' among 2026 Producers Guild of America nominees
  The Producers Guild of America unveiled its 2026 film and TV nominations, highlighting established Oscar contenders and some surging titles, including 'Bugonia' and 'Weapons.'
• 'All That's Left of You' spans generations of a family's internalized fury over occupation
  Told over a 70-plus-year span stretching from 1948, Cherien Dabis' Palestinian drama balances emotional complexity with occasional melodramatic flare-ups.
• Hoping to become a writer, a young woman dives deep in 'The Chronology of Water'
  Kristen Stewart makes a discomfiting directorial debut with Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, starring a fearless Imogen Poots navigating choppy emotional waters.
• In 'Greenland 2: Migration,' the end of the world doesn't seem so awful
  After a comet devastates most of civilization in the first movie, Gerard Butler returns to lead an especially hardy family of survivors into a bold new future.
• Fundraiser for Mickey Rourke is on hold as evicted actor and his team figure out next steps
  Donations aimed at keeping Mickey Rourke housed are put on hold after the actor rejects $100,000 that was raised. Some donors have pulled their money back.
• HBO Max announces bundle subscription with German streamer RTL+
  With plans for its inaugural launch in Germany, HBO Max has also announced a bundle package with local German streamer RTL+.
• The radical humanity of Béla Tarr's filmmaking
  Béla Tarr's movies, by turns funny and heartbreaking, dignify human struggle with an uncommon tenacity of vision and empathy.
• Directors Guild Award nominations indicate a tight Oscar race
  The DGA unveiled its 2026 feature film nominations, a key Oscar bellwether, with nods for Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao.
• Amanda Seyfried throws herself, body and soul, into 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
  Directed by Mona Fastvold, the unusual musical features a remarkable Amanda Seyfried in a story about the 18th century religious leader of the Shakers.
• 'Dead Man's Wire' faithfully recreates a TV hostage standoff but avoids the messy why
  Gus Van Sant continues the mass-media-meets-violence conversation of 'To Die For,' but doesn't have much to say about this true-life gunman who blasted his rage on the news.
• Netflix's 'Train Dreams' is a 'happy cry movie.' Let star Joel Edgerton explain
  In our last episode before the Oscar nominations, Joel Edgerton describes the transformative experience of making 'Train Dreams' and our hosts share the names they'd like to hear called.
• 'I'm not done yet': George Clooney opens up about marriage, fame and his biggest risks
  With 'Jay Kelly,' the 64-year-old looks back on his life and career through a metafictional lens. But he's still got plenty he wants to do — including a guest shot on 'The Pitt.'
• How to watch the 2026 Golden Globes (and everything else you need to know)
  The 2026 Golden Globe Awards return to the Beverly Hilton hotel this Sunday. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
• The full list of 2026 Actor Awards nominations
  The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — have been announced. The top nominees include 'One Battle After Another' and 'The Studio.'
• The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2026 Actor Awards nominations
  Awards columnist Glenn Whipp breaks down the film nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards, and explains what SAG voters' preferences might mean for the Oscar race.
• Kate Hudson's 'Song Sung Blue' Oscar chances, by the numbers
  Twenty-five years after earning her first Oscar nomination for a star-making turn in 'Almost Famous,' another movie with deep musical roots could bring Kate Hudson a second.
• Cyclops unleashes a massive optic blast as the X-Men reassemble for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
  Marvel's third teaser for 'Avengers: Doomsday' spotlights Magneto, Charles Xavier and Cyclops to promise the X-Men's return for the superhero crossover.
• A killer job market leads to 'No Other Choice,' a darkly comic satire from Korea
  Directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Lee Byung Hun of TV's 'Squid Game,' the movie presents the desperate ends of a murderous man in free fall, scheming to land a new gig.
• Mickey Rourke rejects $100,000 pledged by fans as manager explains eviction backstory
  As actor Mickey Rourke firmly rejects $100,000 raised from fans in two days on his behalf, his manager says she's suddenly getting movie offers for him again.
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas breaks out in 'Sentimental Value.' But she isn't interested in fame
  After receiving rave reviews and Oscar buzz for her turn as the levelheaded member of a fraying family, the Norwegian actor says her heart is in the work, not the trappings that come with it.
• Inside 3 Oscar-shortlisted docs that highlight the power of the exposé
  'Cover-Up,' 'The Alabama Solution' and 'My Undesirable Friends' all bring urgent attention to the challenges facing independent journalists — and the necessity of their work.
• How Jafar Panahi assembled a team of dissident artists to make his risky new film
  With Palme d'Or winner and Oscar hopeful 'It Was Just an Accident,' the legendary Iranian filmmaker brought together creatives who understood the project required high-stakes discretion.
• Guillermo del Toro announced death of his brother at Palm Springs International Film Awards
  Guillermo del Toro shared the news of his brother's recent death while accepting an award for 'Frankenstein' at the Palm Springs International Film Awards
• Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a traumatic fall last year at Hawaii beach
  Evangeline Lilly says 'almost every area in [her] brain is functioning at a decreased capacity' after suffering a concussion due to falling at the beach.
• Mickey Rourke's supporters step up and donate to prevent his eviction, but is it too late?
  Actor Mickey Rourke, facing eviction over close to $60,000 in unpaid rent, sees that amount and more raised on his behalf via a GoFundMe started by his management.
• The casting Oscar is here. So we asked 6 top casting directors their secret to success
  With the Oscar for casting making its debut at the 2026 ceremony, we asked 6 leading casting directors to explain what it is they do, and how it shaped some of the year's best films.
• The writers of Netflix's 'Train Dreams' reflect on the trip to Idaho that shaped the film
  Co-writers Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley explain what drew them to adapt Denis Johnson's novella for the screen, and how a pilgrimage to Johnson's home helped bring it to life.
• Small roles, big performances: 4 under-the-radar standouts from the last year in film
  In 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' and 'The History of Sound,' these four performers elevated small roles into indelible moments with their performances.
• Inside the 'silly games' that fueled 'Bugonia' behind the scenes
  Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Yorgos Lanthimos talk about collaborating once again on 'Bugonia,' and how the filmmaker's distinct rehearsal style gets results.

NY Times©

• Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?
  In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura each have a way to triumph.
• How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?
  “Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible under academy rules even if it was recorded nearly 10 years ago. Here’s how.
• ‘The Wrecking Crew’ Review: Super Smash Brothers
  Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista play half brothers on a quest for justice in this lean, mean buddy action flick.
• ‘Volcano,’ the L.A. Disaster Movie That Boils Over With Unintended Comedy
  Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.
• When Bruce Springsteen (Hank Azaria) Met Michael Stipe (Michael Shannon)
  Both actors pay homage to rock ’n’ roll greats onstage. But their relationships to their muses — and how they perform their songs — are very different.
• Chloé Zhao Is Yearning to Know How to Love
  The “Hamnet” director on trying to overcome her deepest fears — and open her heart.
• Marc Shaiman, ‘Hairspray’ Composer, on Surviving Life in the Musical Trenches
  Broadway, Hollywood and television have been kind to Marc Shaiman. But there’s a reason the subtitle of his new memoir is “Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner.”
• Sophie Turner Swears By a Chaotic Spotify Playlist
  “One minute it’s playing Ludovico Einaudi, and then the next minute it’s playing stuff from the ’60s or two days ago,” said the “Game of Thrones” actress.
• South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
  The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
• Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
  The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
• Sundance 2026 Takeaways: Good Movies, Unexpected Comedies and More
  The film festival is departing Park City, Utah, and is going out with a laugh.
• BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off
  “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are also in the running for best film at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.
• 2026 Oscar Nominees: Surprises and Snubs
  Kyle Buchanan, our awards season columnist, breaks down the Academy Award nominations for 2026.
• For His Next Act, Darren Walker Is Heading to Hollywood
  Anonymous Content, a production company whose top investor is Laurene Powell Jobs’s Emerson Collective, has named Darren Walker as president and chief executive.
• Five Action Movies to Stream Now
  This month’s picks include lonely swordsmen, buddy cops, and a World War II German tank.
• Documentary Oscar Nominees Resist Authority in Different Ways
  Reflecting the power of nonfiction filmmaking, each contender involves subjects and even directors resisting authority in different ways.
• 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
  Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
• 5 Takeaways From the HBO Documentary ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
  Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who’s still sharp as ever.
• 7 Sports Documentaries to Stream Now
  A beloved sports commentator, the W.N.B.A.’s leading scorer and the franchise known as America’s team go under the microscope.
• Stream These 8 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in February
  A couple of horror classics, a beloved sitcom and a great Paul Thomas Anderson film are among the gems leaving for U.S. subscribers next month.
• Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More
  Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.
• ‘Clika’ Review: Dreaming of the Stage
  This film about a fieldworker trying to make it in music offers a Mexican American spin on underdog dreamer movies like “8 Mile.”
• Oscar Snubs and Surprises: ‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked’ Withers
  Ariana Grande, Chase Infiniti and Paul Mescal were shut out, but voters made room for Delroy Lindo, Kate Hudson and “F1.”
• ‘Sinners’ Broke the Oscars Record These 3 Films Once Held
  As categories evolved over time, the way to make academy history did, too. But for decades, no film topped 14 nods, until “Sinners” smashed the record.
• 2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List
  The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 15.
• Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record With 16
  “One Battle After Another” was close behind with 13 nods. Acting nominees include Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor.
• Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon
  Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee.
• ‘Mercy’ Review: Chris Pratt Trapped in a Dystopian Future
  Chris Pratt plays a man accused of killing his wife in this witless action-thriller where harsh justice is dispensed by artificial intelligence.
• ‘Return to Silent Hill’ Review: A Macabre Spectacle
  This latest installment in the video game movie franchise looks like it’s meant to be played.
• ‘In Cold Light’ Review: On Parole and on the Run
  In this dreary thriller, an ex-con faces escalating dangers and familial strife when she attempts to regain control of her drug operation.
• ‘H Is for Hawk’ Review: All Shall Be Well
  Claire Foy stars along with a goshawk in an adaptation of Helen MacDonald’s award-winning memoir.
• ‘A New Love in Tokyo’ Review: Sex in the Air
  The erotic film, first shown in 1994, finds room for sweetness with its kink.
• ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Review: Making the Happiest Place on Earth
  Leslie Iwerks’s documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland.
• ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Review: Indoctrination in the Classroom
  A primary schoolteacher in Russia documents the government’s efforts to teach students pro-war messages.

NPR©

• 'Sound of Falling' is a hypnotic history of German rural life
  The German film Sound of Falling compels and disturbs in equal measure.
• 'There's a lot of truth and pain in comedy': Alia Shawkat on war satire 'Atropia'
  The film "Atropia" is a dark comedy set at a U.S. military facility in California designed to simulate battle conditions in Iraq. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Alia Shawkat.
• We finally watched the movies we were not allowed to see as kids
  Many of our childhood movie choices are defined by the films our parents wouldn't let us see. An NPR panel of movie lovers discusses the films they were forbidden to watch and what it was like to finally see them.
• Park City is hosting its final Sundance. Here are the movies generating buzz
  The Sundance Film Festival is underway in Park City, Utah and there's buzz on a number of films.
• This sprawling, surrealist movie is a tribute to cinema itself
  Director Bi Gan, known for his films Kaili Blues and Long Day's Journey Into Night, sets his latest film in a world where people can live forever, unless they dream.
• Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
  There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
• An AI judge, a time-traveling 10-year-old and more in theaters
  In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
• Mel Brooks delights in mixing horrible taste with lavish production numbers
  Brooks is the subject of a new two-part HBO documentary, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! TV critic David Bianculli reviews the documentary, plus we listen back to archival interviews with Brooks.
• 'Sound of Falling' is a labyrinthine tale that's well worth exploring
  Sound of Falling weaves together the experiences of four generations of women living in the same rural stretch of northern Germany, and the secrets that have accumulated over that time.
• Sinners sets Oscar nominations record with 16
  NPR's movie critic breaks down this morning's Oscar nominations, where "Sinners" set a record for the most nominations for a single film.