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• Why did they remake 'Faces of Death'? And why is it so good?
  Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the "moral peril" of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.
• 'You got a real attitude problem, McFly.' James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' and 'Top Gun' actor, dies
  James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died Thursday.
• Mary Beth Hurt, 'Interiors' and 'The World According to Garp' actor, dies at 79
  Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who appeared in movies including 'The World According to Garp' and Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence,' has died. She was 79.
• Global streaming revenue surged to $160 billion in 2025. Here's why
  Streaming services keep raising prices. More consumers are electing ad-supported tiers. And global streaming revenue is expected to hit over $200 billion by 2020, according to new data from Ampere Analysis.
• Gothy, goony and gloriously bold, 'Dead Lover' puts the frankness back in Frankenstein
  Director, co-writer and star Grace Glowicki breaks out with an inspired Canadian indie sure to charm hard-bitten romantics with a penchant for Mary Shelley.
• The two Taylor Lautners announce a baby Lautner is on the way
  Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, are expecting their first baby. The 'Twilight' actor married the former Taylor Dome in 2022 after a one-year engagement.
• AI is crucial for us to understand. So why does 'The AI Doc' feel made by a machine?
  Daniel Roher, the documentary filmmaker who won an Oscar for "Navalny," takes on the weightiest subject of our day, sacrificing clarity for a crazy quilt of ideas.
• 'Palestine '36' presents a complex, underseen history with the sweep of an old-school epic
  A deep, committed cast featuring a villainous Jeremy Irons brings vitality to Annemarie Jacir's historical drama depicting the 1936 Arab Revolt against occupying Britain.
• Ryan Gosling to star in new film from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors
  Ryan Gosling will star in a new movie from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
• A plague brings society to its knees in heady French import 'Alpha'
  Director Julia Ducournau ("Raw," "Titane") takes on an ambitious tale about a devastating, highly metaphorical virus, but her ideas get lost in grandiosity.
• In the pop-horror comedy 'Forbidden Fruits,' Texas mall rats are secretly witches
  Based on a play and brought to stylized life by debuting feature director Meredith Alloway, the movie thrives on a borrowed '90s vibe that's "Clueless" meets "The Craft."
• The Oscars are leaving Hollywood in 2029, ending long run at Dolby Theatre
  In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences.
• An apartment building's savage residents hunt their prey for the day in 'They Will Kill You'
  A cast that includes Zazie Beetz, Myha'la and Patricia Arquette throws itself into the manic referencing of an action movie steeped in Tarantino love.
• Warner shareholders to vote on Paramount takeover
  Shareholders will decide on April 23 if they want to sell their stock to Paramount, which would advance Hollywood's biggest deal in nearly a decade.
• A lone crusader for justice runs into a Soviet-era brick wall in 'Two Prosecutors'
  Directed by audacious Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa, this deliberate legal thriller mounts the suspense of a trap slowly closing over two hours.
• 'Harry Potter' TV series gets magical trailer and release date
  HBO has released the trailer for its 'Harry Potter' series, titled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' which will premiere on Christmas Day 2026.
• Stephen Colbert goes from late night to 'Lord of the Rings': Host set to co-write new movie script
  Stephen Colbert already has a new gig lined up after his late-night series ends next month: He is co-writing the script for the next 'Lord of the Rings' movie.
• Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy
  The Supreme Court threw out Sony's lawsuit accusing Cox Cable of contributing to music piracy.
• Victoria Pedretti is a new breed of scream queen in 'Forbidden Fruits'
  Already familiar to fans of "The Haunting of Hill House," the actor shows off range in the campy horror-comedy "Forbidden Fruits,' produced by Diablo Cody.
• '13 Going On 30' is getting a Netflix reboot: Here's everything we know
  Netflix is rebooting the classic rom-com '13 Going On 30,' and the new iteration will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.
• 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and neighbor will not face criminal charges for brawl
  The viral feud between 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and his neighbor has come to an end, with neither facing criminal charges, police confirm.
• What's in 'Entertainment Tonight's' vault? William Shatner on a whale and a young Taylor Swift
  'Entertainment Tonight' is digitizing and preserving its archive of 45 years of interview set visits and red carpet walks, which include gems like George Clooney's first interview.
• California's film and TV tax credit is working, but federal help is needed, lawmakers say
  To many of California's lawmakers, the state's film and TV tax credit isn't enough. Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced a federal-level tax credit to bring productions back to the U.S.
• The gore is great in 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' but this sequel is slow to seek new ideas
  Samara Weaving returns for more vicious game-playing in a horror-comedy that combines class warfare with satanism, greed and killer goth couture.
• For 2026, Netflix is doubling down on original storytelling and comedies
  Netflix's 2026 film slate is prioritizing original storytelling, with an emphasis on comedies and movies aimed at young adults.
• Before 'Project Hail Mary,' here are our 8 favorite movies about getting lost in outer space
  With 'Project Hail Mary' opening in theaters, here are several essential films that explore the strange, high-stakes experience of being stranded in outer space.
• A subtle and mysterious connection is made in the hypnotic 'Miroirs No. 3'
  Director Christian Petzold, dependably sensitive to the frustrations of interior characters, reunites with his signature star, Paula Beer, for a tale of oblique attachment.
• 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases Peter Parker's mutating powers and 'rebirth'
  The trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' shows Peter Parker's mutating powers, taking on the Punisher and seeking out Bruce Banner
• Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff
  D'Amaro begins his tenure as the new chief executive of The Walt Disney Co. as Bob Iger steps into a senior advisory role ahead of his planned retirement in December.
• In 'Project Hail Mary,' saving the galaxy requires a hopeful, nerdy Ryan Gosling
  After going "Across the Spider-Verse," the filmmaking team Lord and Miller blasts Ryan Gosling off on a funny, inspiring space adventure about the best of humanity.
• Proud parents and kids rising to the occasion: Keeping it all in the family at South by Southwest
  For married couples Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon with "Family Movie" and Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton with "Their Town," working with their children had unexpected rewards.
• Everything you need to know about 'Dune 3,' which Timothée Chalamet calls 'a true act of cinema'
  'Dune' stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet return to close out the famed sci-fi trilogy with 'Dune 3.' The film's trailer promises more political upheaval, introduces a new villain and teases Paul and Chani's future child.
• Disney's Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief
  John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney's incoming president shapes her leadership team.
• 'Sinners' and Ryan Coogler won something deeper
  In a ceremony swirling with politics and the specter of Warner Bros.' uncertain future, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators lifted each other up.
• Wendi McLendon-Covey on why she missed the 'Bridesmaids' reunion: 'No drama. Everything is fine'
  'Bridesmaids' star Wendi McLendon-Covey explained why she didn't join Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper at the Oscars.
• Michael B. Jordan pops in and then out of an In-N-Out after lead actor Oscars win
  Michael B. Jordan was still savoring his lead actor Oscar win Sunday when he stopped by an In-N-Out Burger to savor some fan love alongside a double-double with cheese.
• Exhilaration, relief and good sportsmanship: What you didn't see on TV at Oscars 2026
  We collected candid, untelevised moments from the Academy Awards, where our reporters witnessed more of the endgame of a long season.
• All hail Conan O'Brien, who could host the Oscars forever and we wouldn't mind
  The comedian returned to host the 98th Academy Awards, and it was an even livelier and funnier show than the previous year.
• Inside the Governors Ball, where stars got their Oscars engraved and snacked on chicken nuggets with caviar
  Here are the biggest highlights from the Governors Ball, where winners got their Oscars engraved and snacked on chicken nuggets with caviar.
• Judy Pace, groundbreaking actor from 'Peyton Place' and 'Brian's Song,' dies at 83
  Judy Pace, a pathbreaking model and star of blaxploitation films who appeared in television shows through the 1960s and '70s and the hit made-for-TV movie "Brian's Song," died last week.
• The best dressed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
  The best fashion from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet, including Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah Paulson and Colman Domingo.
• 'Sinners' wins four Oscars from a historic 16 nominations
  The period horror-thriller took home four key awards, including wins for screenplay and lead actor Michael B. Jordan, but the night's biggest prize went to "One Battle After Another."
• Warner Bros. nabs 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins for a single studio
  Warner Bros. had a big night with 11 Academy Awards, including best actor and best picture. It beat all other studios in the tally on Oscars night.
• 'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at 2026 Oscars
  'One Battle After Another' was named best picture at Sunday night's Oscars.
• Michael B. Jordan wins first Oscar for 'Sinners'
  Michael B. Jordan won the lead actor Oscar for his dual roles as Smoke and Stack in 'Sinners,' which received a record 16 nominations.
• 'Sinners' Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win cinematography Oscar
  Autumn Durald Arkapaw, with her win for 'Sinners,' became the first woman to take home the Oscar for cinematography.
• Barbra Streisand honors Robert Redford during tearful Oscars performance
  Barbra Streisand performed a tearful tribute to her 'The Way We Were' co-star Robert Redford during the Oscars on Sunday.
• Billy Crystal is joined by stars of Rob Reiner's biggest films in touching Oscars tribute
  'When Harry Met Sally' co-stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan paid tribute to Rob Reiner during the 2026 Oscars alongside the casts of his biggest films.
• Sean Penn wins supporting actor Oscar for 'One Battle' but misses ceremony
  Sean Penn won the Oscar for supporting actor Sunday for his role, but he did not attend the ceremony, with presenter Kieran Culkin accepting the award on his behalf.
• The Oscars stage transforms into live juke joint with 'Sinners' performance
  Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed "I Lied to You," a musical centerpiece of "Sinners" during the Academy Awards Sunday. Caton plays a preacher's teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.
• 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars history
  "KPop Demon Hunters" made Oscars history. The movie's smash hit, "Golden" became the first kpop song to win original song.
• Conan O'Brien retains his throne as King of the Oscars with opening monologue
  The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.
• Amy Madigan wins Oscar for 'Weapons,' 40 years after her first nomination
  Amy Madigan won the Oscar for supporting actress on Sunday for her role in 'Weapons' and teased an Aunt Gladys sequel in the press room.
• Our experts break down the best and worst moments of the 2026 Oscars
  Times columnists spent the 2026 Oscars ceremony discussing the winners, speeches, presenters and much more. Here's their take on the best and worst moments of the night.
• The best looks from the 2026 Oscars
  The best fashion from the 2026 Oscars red carpet, including Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti and the women of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
• Oscars 2026: The complete winners list
  The 2026 Oscars aired Sunday from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' squared off for the top prize.
• Maturing but still messy, a mumblecore kid returns to South by Southwest a veteran
  Starring Dakota Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Jake Johnson, "The Sun Never Sets" explores the complications of middle-aged romance.
• 'We are not alone': Steven Spielberg shares his true feelings about aliens and UFOs at SXSW
  In a talk at South by Southwest, Steven Spielberg revealed his own thoughts about the existence of space aliens while discussing his upcoming "Disclosure Day."
• Palestinian star of Oscars contender 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' to miss ceremony due to travel ban
  'The Voice of Hind Rajab' actor Motaz Malhees says Trump's travel ban against Palestinians will keep him from attending the Oscars ceremony Sunday.
• The radical 'silliness' of 'I Love Boosters' opens South by Southwest
  Filmmaker Boots Riley and a well-stocked cast including Keke Palmer and Demi Moore unveiled a movie that is as politically conscious as it is surreal and funny.
• In too-timid Asian American assimilation horror 'Slanted,' something's not quite white
  Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace expertly inhabit one role, that of a high schooler who lunges for social acceptance via a risky medical procedure.
• Under the volcano, a city converses with its past in the haunting 'Pompei: Below the Clouds'
  Director Gianfranco Rosi builds an intimate city portrait of Naples, filled with people leading bustling modern lives in the environs of an ancient catastrophe.
• Commentary: Anyone who says the Oscars have gotten 'too political' hasn't watched the Oscars
  Yes, there have political speeches given throughout the nearly 100 years of Oscars history, but as any list of "controversial moments" will prove, they are consistently few and far between.
• An exclusive look behind the scenes as Dolby Theatre transforms for the Oscars
  Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday's Oscars with just 72 hours remaining.
• One stress-loving composer, 125 nominees: What it takes to score the Oscars
  As the Oscars' lead music arranger, Chris Walden each year preps more than 100 pieces of walk-on and walk-off music for Academy Award nominees.
• Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends
  Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends, a reversal from the studio's previous policy of about 17 days.
• Prison behind her, an ex-con gets a romantic reboot in 'Reminders of Him'
  Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers play novelist Colleen Hoover's latest pair of star-crossed lovers in a simplistic weepie with good but brief detours.
• Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025: 'Studios have relapsed into a colorblind complacency'
  The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study.
• 8 titles to prioritize at South by Southwest, kicking off a new edition
  This year's SXSW Film & TV Festival will showcase new films starring Keke Palmer, Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Hannah Einbinder, Lola Tung and more.
• After a racial slur and an underdog narrative, 'Sinners' elevated its chances for Oscar gold
  A racially charged incident at the BAFTAs and major wins at the Actor Awards have given Ryan Coogler's popular film fresh momentum in marquee Oscars races in the lead-up to the ceremony.
• They lost their Oscars in the wildfires. What happens next?
  After fires destroyed Oscars belonging to Colleen Atwood and Rick Carter, the academy quietly stepped in, revealing what happens when Hollywood's most prized trophy gets burned.
• Oscars host Conan O'Brien says 'we will find the right tone' for ceremony amid Iran war
  Oscars host Conan O'Brien said his job will be about balancing 'entertaining people and also acknowledging some of the realities' of the time.
• Misty Copeland, ballerina who promoted 'Marty Supreme,' reacts to Timothée Chalamet comments
  Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet 'wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance.'
• The sound design is the star in 'undertone,' a podcast thriller with too much dead air
  A24's latest claustrophobic trauma chiller gives us a tease of 'Paranormal Activity's' future director, Ian Tuason, but a dearth of pacing.
• 2026 Oscars predictions: Our expert's picks in every category
  Timothée or Michael? Teyana or Amy? 'Sinners' or 'One Battle After Another'? With plenty of categories coming down to the wire, our awards columnist makes his final Oscar predictions.
• How to watch the 2026 Oscars and everything else you need to know
  The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pacific. Conan O'Brien will return as the show's host.
• Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations
  A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his Beverly Grove home.
• Yes, Kathryn Hahn is Disney's live-action Mother Gothel for its new 'Tangled' movie
  'Agatha All Along' alum Kathryn Hahn has been cast to play Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live-action reimagining of 'Tangled.'
• What should win on Oscar night? And what should have been nominated? Our critic has thoughts
  Never mind the pundits: Amy Nicholson has strong opinions about which contenders should be golden come Oscar night, and which were left out.
• Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'A Very Brady Christmas' actor, dies at 65
  Jennifer Runyon, film and TV actor who appeared in 'Ghostbusters,' 'A Very Brady Christmas' and 'Charles in Charge,' has died at age 65.
• Viral backlash over Timothée Chalamet's ballet and opera comments kinda proves his point
  The arts world got steaming mad after actor Timothée Chalamet said no one cared about opera and ballet. The viral flap it caused proved all over again how Hollywood celebrity often trumps almost every other form of entertainment.
• 'Sinners,' 'The Pitt' win big at Writers Guild Awards after L.A. ceremony cancellation
  'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The Pitt' won at the Writers Guild Awards on Sunday in New York. The L.A. ceremony was canceled due to an ongoing labor strike.
• With a big $46-million opening for 'Hoppers,' Disney and Pixar see a return to form
  Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers" topped the domestic box office this weekend with $46 million, the highest total for an original animated film since 2017's "Coco."
• A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in 'Heel'
  Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland's Jan Komasa, an heir to his country's bolder filmmakers.
• Going undercover as a beaver, a young scientist joins their fight in Pixar's eco-minded 'Hoppers'
  Daniel Chong, creator of Cartoon Network's "We Bare Bears," injects invention and humor back into the Pixar model with a tale of nature and social awakening.
• 'Love Story' gets no love from Daryl Hannah over her portrayal: 'Real names are not fictional tools'
  Daryl Hannah speaks out against FX's 'Love Story,' about the marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, in an op-ed for the New York Times.
• Ryan Gosling lures partner Eva Mendes onto 'The Tonight Show' for a public 52nd birthday surprise
  Eva Mendes made her first public appearance with longtime partner Ryan Gosling in more than a decade, getting a 52nd birthday surprise with Jimmy Fallon's help.
• Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI film tech company, InterPositive
  Netflix moves into the AI space, with the purchase of Ben Affleck's unveiled AI tech company, InterPositive.
• These 3 Disney movie songs, animated with sign language, are headed to Disney+
  Disney Animation's 'Songs in Sign Language' will feature three new animated musical sequences from recent movies reimagined in American Sign Language.
• Andrew Gunn, producer of Disney's 'Freaky Friday' and 'Cruella,' dies at 56
  Andrew Gunn, a producer of Disney favorites including 'Freaky Friday,' 'Sky High,' 'Cruella' and 'Freakier Friday,' has died at age 56 following a battle with ALS.
• Decadent and disorderly, 'The Bride!' is a spectacular beast rampaging out of control
  As the monster and her Frankenstein, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale serve up a messy, electrified take on 'Bonnie and Clyde' in a extravaganza stitched from classic movie references.
• Meet the Mexican American talent behind 'KPop Demon Hunters'
  From Orange County classrooms to the Oscars, writer Danya Jimenez — and her best friend and co-writer, Hannah McMechan — recount the journey to their hit animated film, 'KPop Demon Hunters'
• A 'Game of Thrones' movie is in the works with an 'Andor' writer
  A 'Game of Thrones' movie from 'Andor' writer Beau Willimon is in development at Warner Bros. The film is reportedly about Aegon the Conqueror.
• Bruce Campbell has 'treatable' cancer, he says, but his con schedule will suffer
  Bruce Campbell, star of 'The Evil Dead,' 'Army of Darkness' and 'Burn Notice,' says he has a 'treatable' but not 'curable' cancer. He will cut back on his con schedule.
• Elvis is still king — of the box office — as 'EPiC' earns $15 million in a win for music docs
  Baz Luhrmann's "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" has earned upwards of $15 million in theaters, showing audience interest in music documentaries and concert films.
• Growing up in the Valley, Gina Gershon learned how to steer through toxicity
  'AlphaPussy' is neither a memoir nor a guide to self-betterment, but elements of both feed into Gina Gershon's stories about her freewheeling 1970s childhood in the Valley.
• Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, stylist says, and oops, we all just missed the wedding
  Zendaya's stylist Law Roach says Tom Holland and the 'Euphoria' star are married already, and the whole world missed the wedding. So much for our Spidey sense?
• Everything we know about the plan to combine HBO Max and Paramount+
  Paramount Chief David Ellison told investors the Warner Bros. takeover "is not about consolidation -- it's about reinventing the business."
• He thinks the real world is dystopian enough. Still, Billy Ray wrote a YA novel about it
  With 'Burn the Water,' Billy Ray adds novelist to an already multi-hyphenate career as screenwriter, director, political activist and the guy who wrote that iconic AMC ad.

NY Times©

• ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: It’s-a Meh
  The sequel to the mega-blockbuster can’t hold still long enough to let us enjoy the good stuff.
• Three Great Documentaries to Stream
  In this month’s picks, reflections on a comedian couple, a charged reality-TV series and activism in Northern Ireland.
• How a Mistake Made ‘Project Hail Mary’s’ Rocky Into a Breakout Star
  Rocky was brought to life through a combination of puppetry and visual effects. But his charming personality was the result of a misunderstanding.
• How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled
  The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing.
• With Mario and Minecraft, Hollywood Courts Gamers
  Super Mario Bros. and Minecraft became movie blockbusters, and Call of Duty and Legend of Zelda adaptations are on the way. Fans of the video games are watching closely.
• Symphony Space to Undergo a $45 Million Makeover
  The Upper West Side performing arts venue will take its programming across the city while its doors close for a 15-month overhaul.
• Mary Beth Hurt, Actress Acclaimed in ‘Interiors’ and ‘Garp,’ Dies at 79
  She elevated supporting film roles with insight and improvisational skill, a talent she took to Broadway as well, earning Tony nominations.
• ‘Yes’ Review: From Israel, an Uncomfortable Existential Howl
  Nadav Lapid’s scathing tone and accelerated rhythms lead this movie about a married couple who ingratiate themselves with the country’s power elite.
• Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach on Bringing ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ to Broadway
  Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are both making their Broadway debut in a high-stakes adaptation of the beloved 1975 film “Dog Day Afternoon.”
• ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway, With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Is Underbaked
  A raucous adaptation of a gritty portrait of New York stifles tension with comedy, leaving its stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, adrift.
• Most Stylish Stars of the 2026 Awards Season: Teyana Taylor, Odessa A’Zion and More
  Whether loud or quiet, formal or relaxed, the awards season attire of these eight individuals was surprising, delightful and worn with ease.
• James Tolkan, a Tough-Talking Actor in ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 94
  Mr. Tolkan’s career spanned decades but his breakout roles came as an authority figure in two popular films of the mid-1980s.
• Outside Kennedy Center, Jane Fonda and Joan Baez Raise Voices in Protest
  The pair joined in a gathering of artists and others who denounced censorship and faulted President Trump’s growing influence over the nation’s cultural life.
• Alexander Kluge, 94, Revolutionary Filmmaker in Postwar Germany, Dies
  As a director, theorist and prolific author, he was one of his country’s towering artists and public intellectuals.
• Stream These Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in April
  Several Christopher Guest mockumentaries and almost every James Bond movie are among the titles leaving for U.S. subscribers before the month ends.
• Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
  This month brings paranoid psychopaths, ungodly subjugations and fiery suspicions.
• 5 Takeaways From Netflix’s ‘BTS: The Return’ Documentary
  Netflix’s documentary about the superstar K-pop group’s comeback after a four-year hiatus showcases its creative process, brotherhood and anxieties about fame.
• 9 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.
• FKA twigs Says in Suit That Shia LaBeouf Had Her Sign ‘Illegal’ NDA
  The suit said the nondisclosure agreement that was part of her court settlement with Mr. LaBeouf, her former boyfriend, effectively silenced her. His lawyer disputes that.
• When a Not-So-Dark Knight and His Sidekick Saved a Wacky Gotham
  Joel Schumacher apologized for “Batman & Robin,” his corny 1997 superhero movie, but thanks to its ice puns and bat nipples, it’s since become an accidental parody worth howling at.
• ‘They Will Kill You’ Review: The Co-Op From Hell
  Zazie Beetz fights her way through a high-rise of horrors in a splatter-fest that concentrates its creativity in its gore.
• ‘She Dances’ Review: Steve Zahn Is a Reluctant Chaperone
  Zahn plays the father of Claire (his real-life daughter, Audrey), awkwardly accompanying her and a friend to a competition in Kentucky.
• ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Review: Lost Souls and Found Follies
  Opposites attract in this provocative drama about mass violence and two disaffected man-boys.
• ‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: An Era of Artistic Revolutions
  Sylvain Chomet (“The Triplets of Belleville”), directs this animated biopic of the filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, which revels in the sights and sounds of Provence.
• ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: Queen Bees of the Food Court
  Among a group of young women at the mall, power becomes toxic in the style of modern classics like “Mean Girls” and “The Craft,” but without the vibrancy.
• ‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth
  This documentary follows the K-pop supergroup BTS reuniting after a four-year hiatus as they find their album’s new vision.
• ‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Digging Out of the Doldrums
  Matthew Shear’s comedic feature appealingly explores the jitters of a stalled young paralegal who babysits for a frustrated actress.
• ‘Alpha’ Review: Body Trouble
  A reckless incident at a party throws a young girl’s life into turmoil in this extraordinary third feature from Julia Ducournau.
• In ‘The AI Doc,’ Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Go on the Record
  “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” tries to cover so much that it ends up being more confusing than clarifying, but parts are fascinating.
• Stephen Colbert Is Writing a New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie
  In an announcement video with the director Peter Jackson, the late-night host said he was developing a new film based on early chapters of the trilogy.
• ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Playwright Briefly Kept Out of Broadway Rehearsals
  A week before opening night, tensions spilled over offstage, with the show’s producing team temporarily prohibiting Stephen Adly Guirgis from entering the theater.
• A Master of Animation Is Back, With a ‘Magnificent’ Story
  The first animated feature in 15 years by the acclaimed French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, the “Triplets of Belleville” creator, is a biopic of another artist who never lost his ability for wonder and curiosity.
• ‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems
  Two of last year’s best indies — a family drama and a no-holds-barred sex comedy — are among the many treasures on your subscription streaming services this month.

NPR©

• Seeing the femme fatale as a full person: the hero and the villain
  The femme fatale in the movies has held our attention since Hollywood's golden age but the archetype has evolved, say NPR staff in movies panel.
• That was a fun movie. But where are the bloopers nowadays?
  Bloopers have usually been funny endnotes to funny movies. They peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but are seemingly fading away.
• Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'
  After the sudden death of her boyfriend, a young Berlin woman is taken in by a family she meets in the countryside. In showing the ache of love and loss, Miroirs No. 3 holds up a mirror to us all.
• Remembering action hero Chuck Norris 
  In addition to his kung fu and action films, Norris, who died March 19, starred in the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 about learning karate while stationed in Korea.
• Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie
  The film will focus on chapters in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring that were left out of the first movie in the trilogy.
• Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His new show 'Bait' explores that
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