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• Team behind Jared Leto doc wants to continue sexual assault investigation
  Alice McShane and Jessica Sartenaer spent a year and a half and sifted through more than 120 online allegations to investigate claims of sexual assault and possible statutory rape against Jared Leto, who denies the accusations.
• How the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' post-credits scene sets up what's to come in 'Doomsday' and beyond
  Yes, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has one post-credits scene. Here's how it sets up Spidey for 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars.'
• Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
  A producer is suing Netflix for losing a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie, alleging the missing copy could reduce the film's value and open it to piracy.
• Horror's Kiyoshi Kurosawa pivots to power plays in the absorbing 'The Samurai and the Prisoner'
  A director best known for eerie thrillers like 'Cure' and 'Pulse' leans into a mystery set at a feudal castle, where rivalry blooms into unlikely conversation.
• Provocative and sly, 'I Want Your Sex' celebrates the fine art of sloppy mistakes
  A return to features after 12 years, Gregg Araki's ticklish comedy about a bad boss spanking her employee stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.
• Kiyoshi Kurosawa used to want to scare us. Now he plays a longer game, fascinated by power
  The director became emblematic of two of J-horror's most haunting achievements, 'Cure' and 'Pulse.' 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' is a turn toward complexity.
• 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' finds its nimble hero tangled by franchise upkeep
  Marvel is showing its age, but Tom Holland highlights the humanity of a lovelorn, workaholic Spider-Man whose arachnid hormones are surging.
• 'Children of Blood and Bone' author hints at traumatic on-set ordeal. Fans have questions
  After the 'Children of Blood and Bone' trailer dropped, author Tomi Adeyemi claimed a behind-the-scenes ordeal was so painful she can never see the movie.
• Joyce Carol Oates goes to battle for 'Odyssey,' takes aim at translator Emily Wilson's viral review
  Joyce Carol Oates called out translator Emily Wilson's viral review of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' comparing her critique to 'the crude language of MAGA folks.'
• Jared Leto 'absolutely' denies women's accusations of sexual misconduct when they were teens
  Jared Leto denied allegations of sexual misconduct with numerous women when they were teenagers, including one who said he had sex with her when she was 17 years old. The accusations arise from an investigation by the BBC.
• Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56
  Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.
• You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth'
  'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.
• 'Children of Blood and Bone' director hints at casting drama: We wanted 'all the beautiful hues'
  As the first trailer for 'Children of Blood and Bone' drops, director Gina Prince-Bythewood shares why it took three offers to get her on board and seems to address the casting drama that led to the author distancing herself from the project.
• Steve Lacy accidentally reveals 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' top-secret character
  At the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere, Grammy winner Steve Lacy allegedly also spilled the beans on 'Stranger Things' alumna Sadie Sink's 'Spider-Man' top-secret character.
• 'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson rips apart film, says she'd be 'ashamed to have written' script
  The translator who inspired Christopher Nolan when crafting his adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' is calling out the film's character depictions.
• Unauthorized 'The Odyssey' copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal
  An unauthorized, but high-quality, copy of the Christopher Nolan hit film 'The Odyssey' was leaked online. Universal responded with a stern warning.
• Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
  Gosling will join the MCU as a motorcycle riding superhero and a new Black Panther is announced.
• A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'
  The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.
• A California arts activist's story comes to life in 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez'
  Luis Valdez, the screenwriter, director and theater force best known for 1987's 'La Bamba' gets an explosively engaging and inspiring documentary profile.
• Gregg Araki, still L.A.'s homegrown punk provocateur, returns to remind us to be bold
  Queer indie filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with 'I Want Your Sex,' starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in a pointed examination of Gen Z attitudes.
• 'Sheep in the Box' is a rare misfire from a master director whose AI drama feels borrowed
  In movies like 'Still Walking,' Hirokazu Kore-eda has mined intimacy from family tragedy. This time, his delicacy results in something underwhelming.
• Commentary: 'The Odyssey' is great, but Imax 70mm snobbery is not the answer to Hollywood's woes
  With 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan put a spotlight on Imax 70mm and the hierarchy of premium formats. Which is applaudable but not a future theatrical business model.
• Two theaters, nonstop screenings: Inside the Lucas Museum's film programming plans
  The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced its inaugural film programs to run nonstop throughout the day in two dedicated theaters.
• Chadwick Boseman's brothers ask court to oust widow as estate administrator: 'Cannot be trusted'
  Derrick and Kevin Boseman have filed a petition against Chadwick Boseman's widow, alleging she failed to distribute assets owed to their parents.
• Hot faces fill the erotic thriller 'Her Private Hell,' but the plot is never in focus
  'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn's first feature in a decade finds him still fixated on sizzling neon and chilly characters. He's got his kinks.
• How did 'Drive' find that higher gear? The director says it was thanks to 'Sixteen Candles'
  For its 15th anniversary, 'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn looks back on working with Ryan Gosling, shooting in L.A. and some surprising influences.
• Samantha Morton casts a spell and steals 'The Odyssey.' She's always been a little dangerous
  The veteran English actor is stunning audiences with her unforgettable Circe in Christopher Nolan's epic, a showcase for her fearlessness and range.
• Mexican American cinema exhibit coming to Academy Museum in Fall 2027
  The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that it will open a exhibition celebrating Mexican and Mexican American film history in September 2027.
• Ryan Gosling's 'La La Hand' is finally fixed in the new 'La La Land' poster
  Lionsgate has changed Ryan Gosling's flat hand gesture on the poster for 'La La Land' as the musical celebrates its 10th anniversary.
• Sony and Alamo Drafthouse announce plans to reopen the iconic Cinerama Dome
  After a six-year closure, the Cinerama Dome is coming back. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Alamo Drafthouse are restoring the historic theater and plan to reopen it in early 2028.
• Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome
  Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse theater chain are reportedly in talks to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020.
• Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actor, dies in car crash at 18
  Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed Jia in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' has died in a car crash. She was 18.
• John Kirby, beloved celebrity acting coach and Bruce Kirby's son, dies of ALS
  John Kirby, a veteran acting coach whose clients included Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 75.
• 8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic
  A gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.
• Ben Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million
  Netflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.
• The first proper 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer shows Steve Rogers is still worthy
  Thor battles Doctor Doom, reunites with Steve Rogers and assembles a crossover superteam in the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer.
• Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning star known for 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2,' dies at 81
  Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker, 'Home Alone 2's' Pigeon Lady, died Thursday evening at age 81. She was the first Irish female actor to win an Academy Award.
• To screen Christopher Nolan's 70mm 'Odyssey,' L.A. theaters raced to resurrect a nearly lost craft
  Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is fueling renewed demand for Imax 70mm, shining a spotlight on the specialty theaters and projectionists keeping analog film alive.
• A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls'
  The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.
• In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty
  Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.
• Contributor: Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better
  Two new films, 'Citizen Vigilante' and 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' use streaming platforms and social media to cash in on xenophobia.
• 'Batman 2' is delayed again. Here's everything we know so far about Matt Reeves' sequel
  Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of 'The Batman Part II' once again. Here is everything to know about Matt Reeves' sequel to his 2022 reboot.
• Prior to his death, 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill revealed how he wanted to be remembered
  "Jurassic Park" actor Sam Neill expressed a simple wish for his legacy nearly a year before he died at age 78. He wanted to be remembered for his kindness.
• Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a mighty Trojan horse of his thematic obsessions
  Generously sized and steered toward realism, the director's take on Odysseus is epically satisfying, even if it skimps on the character's ego and lust.
• Vija Celmins, Denis Villeneuve to be honored at LACMA's 2026 Art + Film Gala
  Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be honored at LACMA's 15th annual Art + Film Gala co-hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.
• Sam Neill's legacy in 7 movies, from Australian thrillers to 'Jurassic Park'
  A crisp, charming presence opposite volcanic stars like Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Adjani and Holly Hunter, Neill made a career out of letting others shine.
• Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz
  Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' The fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.
• States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
  California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.
• With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor
  As AI-generated characters proliferate, Hollywood is confronting questions about authorship, artistry and whether a program can truly be an actor.
• Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78
  Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died. He was 78.
• Academy Award-winning special effects pioneer Don Iwerks dies at 96
  The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.
• Wes Anderson's needle-drop genius gets its due at his Hollywood Bowl tribute
  Anderson's score work is planned to exacting detail. But this three-night stand with Bill Murray, Beck, Jackson Browne and more was played in the spirit of the way fans revisit his beloved films.
• Home is where the hell is, with slick but diminishing returns, in 'Evil Dead Burn'
  A series that's been extended long past Sam Raimi's original sense of humor, the thrills now come from gore that pushes the boundaries of an R rating.
• 'Children of Blood and Bone' author won't see film after feud with star Amandla Stenberg
  'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi says she blocked star Amandla Stenberg and has no plans to watch the upcoming film adaptation of her bestselling fantasy novel.
• The titanically misguided live-action remake of 'Moana' is missing the heart in its ocean
  Never enchanting or magical, this wan redo from 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail of the beloved 2016 Disney animated movie is totally lost at sea.
• Meow Wolf taps famed L.A. animation house for its new Los Angeles venue
  The experiential art firm has entered into a creative partnership with Titmouse, the studio behind popular series such as "Big Mouth" and "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
• Justin Baldoni and wife break silence after 'It Ends With Us' legal battle with Blake Lively
  Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily have spoken out on their healing journey and faith after the highly publicized legal dispute with Blake Lively tied to the 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
• We're off to see a great screwball comedy in 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'
  The deliriously zany ensemble comedy stars Zoey Deutch as a small-town sweetheart who flies to Los Angeles hoping to sleep with Jon Hamm.
• Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff separate after nearly three years of marriage
  Entertainment power couple Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have reportedly gone their separate ways for now. They married nearly three years ago.
• 'The Odyssey' is the mother of bad-trip tales. Why are we obsessed with travel disasters?
  Trip-related problems are exceedingly common, yet we keep packing our bags. It may be due to what one expert calls "traveler's amnesia."
• Wes Anderson reflects on his 'totally instinctive' music choices ahead of Hollywood Bowl shows
  Over three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, artists including Beck, Jackson Browne and Devo will perform music from the singular filmmaker's work.
• Who could play a sour, unemployed, self-deprecating version of John Slattery? He had a surprising answer
  The 'Mad Men' star reflects on playing a washed-up version of himself, the fickleness of Hollywood and why broad comedy is harder than it looks.
• California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
  Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.
• Our critic cannot tell a lie: 'Young Washington' is the dullest of history lessons
  Arriving in the cloak of a summer blockbuster, this simplistic take on the future U.S. president shows us a decent, noble kid with zero complexity.
• Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says family has his back
  'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover revealed in an interview with NBC's Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.
• Questing into her past with a camcorder, a young woman confronts the worst in 'Romería'
  Filmmaker Carla Simón completes a trilogy of personal movies that dive into her own history, her family's lingering grief and her journey to adulthood.
• 'Minions & Monsters' is a daffy summer comedy over 100 years in the making
  A 'Minions' prequel, clever and funny, rewinds to the silent era to showcase the classic Hollywood movies that inspired its manic yellow horde.
• After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon
  "Artificial," the movie that chronicles the time when OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman was ousted from and later reinstated at the company, has found a new home after Amazon dropped the film earlier this month.
• He thought old-school Hollywood silent films were missing one thing — Minions
  French animator Pierre Coffin created the Minions and still voices them. For the new movie, he wanted to pay homage to Hollywood's silent clowns.
• '47 Ronin' director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for Netflix fraud case
  Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.
• AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'
  To mark Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating 'Blazing Saddles' to the No. 1 spot.
• Appreciation: L.A.'s ultimate monster: The lesson of Veda Pierce
  Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.
• Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets
  Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.
• 10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change
  From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.
• Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250
  As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.
• Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98
  Appearing as the amoral daughter of Joan Crawford at only age 17, Blyth in her short film career worked with many top stars of Hollywood's classic era.
• A mesmerizingly vulnerable Angelina Jolie fails to fully redeem 'Couture'
  Set during a busy Paris Fashion Week, the movie threads together the stories of three working women whose interior lives only sometimes register.
• They're finally too old for it in the middling clip reel 'Jackass: Best and Last'
  After four gross-out features that occasionally reached cinematic greatness, Johnny Knoxville and the gang gather for a hasty and underwhelming final hurrah.
• 'Maddie's Secret' won't be one for long — it's the indie arrival of the year
  Writing, directing and starring in his own magnificent obsession, John Early feels like a cinematic heir to John Waters, Todd Haynes and Douglas Sirk.
• For a dinner party gone entertainingly wrong — or is it right? — accept 'The Invite'
  Exploring contemporary coupledom with a confident touch, director Olivia Wilde gets the best out of Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
• The Owens family curse strikes the next generation in the new 'Practical Magic 2' trailer
  The new 'Practical Magic 2' trailer sees Sally's (Sandra Bullock) daughter Kylie (Joey King) learning about magic and the Owens family curse.
• A hot mess, 'Supergirl' has a rowdy spirit but a too-terrestrial plot
  Craig Gillespie directs the louche party girl, played by Milly Alcock, in a spinoff sequel that thrives on chaos but settles for convention.
• Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor among 529 invited to join motion picture academy
  AMPAS' newest invitees also include Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Sara Bareilles and filmmakers Benny and Josh Safdie.
• This is why the Madonna biopic starring Julia Garner isn't happening after all
  Through the process of writing the script, Madonna was bitten by the memoir bug, and she channeled that energy into her forthcoming album "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II," which drops July 3.
• Contributor: 'The Fast and the Furious' took the Asians out of an Asian American story
  The movie, released 25 years ago, shined a spotlight on import cars and street racing culture ... sort of.
• 'Toy Story 5' goes to infinity and beyond at the box office
  Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back on the big screen in "Toy Story 5." The latest addition to the 30-year-old franchise earned $312 million at the global box office this weekend. The release marks 2026's biggest box office debut yet.
• From YouTube to the multiplex: How low-budget horror films are beating big-budget studio bets
  The box office success of "Obsession" and "Backrooms" isn't something that could've been predicted. By drawing a young audience and honing in on original storytelling, these two horror films are clearing a new path in Hollywood.
• A hit song and novel become a sincere directorial debut in 'Girls Like Girls'
  Hayley Kiyoko broke out in 2015 with a popular single, one that inspired her book and now a pro-queer movie graced by committed performances.
• Attraction is weaponized into something terrifying in the potent horror film 'Leviticus'
  A Sundance breakout of special significance, filmmaker Adrian Chiarella's disquieting supernatural thriller brings fresh sensitivity to a tale of possession.
• A gig on a fishing boat becomes a cosmic misadventure in the eerie 'Rose of Nevada'
  George MacKay and Callum Turner co-star in a rough-hewn mystery by English filmmaker Mark Jenkin that finds an ominous, ill-fated signature of its own.
• 'Zoot Suit' will celebrate 45 years at The Ford with Edward James Olmos and Luis Valdez
  To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of Chicano film classic "Zoot Suit," The Ford is hosting a special screening of the movie on July 8.
• Dour and dull, 'The Death of Robin Hood' steals our time to give to the gloom
  Promising director Michael Sarnoski misses the bulls-eye with this violent, dreary take on the 13th century renegade. Even Hugh Jackman can't save it.
• Growing up, his idea of Robin Hood wasn't a fox. Michael Sarnoski goes his own way
  The filmmaker behind 'Pig' and 'A Quiet Place: Day One' inspires riskiness from actors. His passion project is a new telling of an ancient tale starring Hugh Jackman.
• AI meets angst in 'Toy Story 5,' in which the gang and the plot feel obsolete
  The fifth entry finds the series pulling the same old heartstrings as Jessie, Buzz and Woody once again feel irrelevant. So does the franchise.
• Daveigh Chase, former child star of 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Spirited Away' and 'The Ring,' dead at 35
  Daveigh Chase, of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' fame, died of complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, her father confirmed.
• How Este Haim reached out and touched Hollywood
  The bass player of the beloved L.A. sister trio Haim composed the score for a new Netflix rom-com, 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'
• Made for your phone, now playing before the movie: Microdramas hit the big screen
  National CineMedia, which is behind pre-show programming in theaters, has inked a deal to show microdrama previews on the big screen.
• Making the queer horror romance 'Leviticus' was an exploration — and a reclamation
  In a crowded year for chilling debuts, director Adrian Chiarella and actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen impress with a fear that hits close to home.
• 'KPop Demon Hunters' was a 'bright spot' in a year of declining diversity among streaming films, study finds
  A UCLA diversity study found that the percentage of women and people of color leading streaming films decreased in 2025, with the notable exception of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

NY Times©

• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office
  The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.
• Morgan Freeman Interview: On “Lioness” and His Iconic Voice
  The 89-year-old actor returns for the third season of “Lioness,” and he still can’t understand the fuss over his voice.
• Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?
  The newest entry in the franchise took a more grounded approach, a departure for a spectacle-focused genre that is teetering at the box office.
• Greta Lee Has a New Appreciation for Martha Stewart
  “I mean, here she is, tending her garden in such a physical and athletic way in her short shorts,” the actress said. “That’s how I do it.”
• 5 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.
• Flaco on Film (Along With the Community the Owl Inspired)
  “Wild Inside” starts off with the director Penny Lane’s characteristic curiosity and winds up being a collective tribute to a bird and his city.
• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?
  The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
• ‘Project Hail Mary’ and More Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
  From the Ryan Gosling hit “Project Hail Mary” to the psychosexual alien rom-com “Touch Me,” explore this month’s eclectic picks.
• John Leguizamo on the Success of ‘The Odyssey’ and Representation in Hollywood
  The veteran performer is making waves as a blind servant in “The Odyssey.” But he was worried that a scene with dogs would make him the most hated actor in movies.
• Best Movies and Shows Streaming in August 2026: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lioness’ and More
  “Ted Lasso” returns, and “The Shards” and a documentary about Novak Djokovic also arrive.
• Can Spider-Man Evolve Again in ‘Brand New Day’?
  Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” in which the titular hero must grapple with his new, unwanted powers, along with the weight of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• ‘Jimmy’ Review: Inhabiting the World of a Young James Baldwin
  The director Yashaddai Owens took his Bolex film camera to Istanbul and Paris to show glimpses of the gifted author before he became a literary quasar.
• Three Great Documentaries to Stream
  In this month’s picks, a portrait of a jazz musician, a French archival family film and an Alabama prison exposé using footage from inmates.
• A Historian Considers the Yuppie
  “We live in the world we inherited from them,” the author Dylan Gottlieb says.
• ‘I Want Your Sex’ Review: Working Out the Kinks With Your Boss
  Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde explore a tie-me-up, turn-me-on relationship in Gregg Araki’s jolly sex comedy.
• ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Satisfying Whodunit
  Kiyoshi Kurosawa directs a satisfying period piece about the tense collaboration between a lord and a cunning envoy.
• The Movies That Get Dancers on Their Feet
  Savion Glover, Honey Balenciaga and other artists from the world of performance share their favorites, from era-defining musicals to art-house dramas.
• 10 Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report
  The accusations include sex with underage girls and sexually explicit messages. The actor denied the allegations.
• Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56
  The popular singer-songwriter won, with Markéta Irglová, an Oscar for the song “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once.”
• ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Review: Between a Shark and a Hard Place
  This Thailand-set vacation thriller is neither silly nor gory enough to chum the waters for audiences at home.
• Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.
  Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.
• Auteur-core! 9 Great Songs That Reference Filmmakers
  Hear cinephile tracks from Charli XCX, David Bowie, SZA and more.
• ‘Wham! 10 Days in China’ Review: Pop Music History With a Secret Goal
  The British pop duo Wham! was the first Western act of its kind to play mainland China. This documentary reveals the hidden agenda of the shows.
• ‘A Chorus Line’ at 50-ish: Seeing Through Perfection to the Pain
  A new production at Barrington Stage Company reminds us of how the “singular sensation” changed our relationship to performance.
• Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Has a Circe Problem
  One of the fascinating women of early literature, Circe becomes a simple witch in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster.
• Paramount is Betting Johnny Depp Can Make a Comeback With ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’
  Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.

NPR©

• What makes a good summer camp movie?
  NPR staffers discuss what makes a good summer camp movie, in this week's installment of our regular series, Cineplexity.
• 'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
  Vincent Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings," both in 1990.
• Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' is a love letter to Gen Z
  NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with filmmaker Gregg Araki and actor Cooper Hoffman on their explicit new comedy, 'I Want Your Sex.'
• This 'Spider-Man' is struggling with work-life balance
  'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes the character into darker territory, as Peter Parker struggles without his friends in the face of evolving Spidey powers and a mysterious new threat.
• 'I Want Your Sex' urges Gen Z to get a little more X-rated
  Olivia Wilde plays an artist who initiates a wildly inappropriate sexual relationship with her younger employee. But between the sex scenes, there are thoughtful conversations about age and intimacy.
• 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' grounds Spidey — and much of the fun
  His Spidey senses are evolving and he misses his friends.
• LA's legendary Cinerama Dome will reopen, bouncing back from pandemic bankruptcy
  "People think of this as the ultimate Hollywood experience," says Escott Norton, former executive director of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
• In 'Spider-Man,' 'The Odyssey' or 'The Bear,' Jon Bernthal loves to 'take it too far'
  "Our grit and our dedication is the one thing that we have control of," Bernthal says. He plays a Spartan king in The Odyssey, and reprises his role as the Punisher in the new Spider-Man film.
• 'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan shouldn't have written the movie himself
  The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
• How classic myths make for big-screen movie magic
  What does Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reveal about the checkered history of myths on the big screen.