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• ‘Same God’ Exposes Hypocrisy of the Church and the Power of Faith
  Potent documentary traces the story of an evangelical-college professor who was fired after standing up for religious freedom
• ‘6 Underground’: Movie Stars, Action, Guns, Booms, T&A, Michael Bay
  This is a Michael Bay action movie. It stars Ryan Reynolds and is on Netflix. That's all you need to know
• In ‘Seberg,’ Kristen Stewart Plays Jean Seberg as a Tough, Vital Woman Destroyed by Politics
  Director Benedict Andrews is focused on the period details in this wobbly biopic about the destruction of the actress and fashion icon
• Danny Aiello, ‘Do the Right Thing’ Actor, Dead at 86
  Oscar-nominated character actor also appeared in 'Moonstruck,' 'The Purple Rose of Cairo,' and Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" video
• Steven Soderbergh on the 20th Anniversary of ‘The Limey’
  A long, candid conversation with the filmmaker on his pulp masterpiece — and Netflix, 'Parasite,' the movies of 1999, the Sixties, and more
• Inside the Writing of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
  Co-screenwriter Chris Terrio breaks down the creation of the final episode in the Skywalker saga, and why he thought he was done with franchises after Justice League
• ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’: The Rock, Kevin Hart and Friends Prepare for Round Two
  Sequel to the 2017 reboot brings back the A-list cast for more in-game avatar shenanigans
• See First Trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Movie Musical
  Long-in-the-works adaptation of Tony-winning musical finally arrives on big screen in June 2020
• Watch Carey Mulligan Get Revenge in ‘Promising Young Woman’ Trailer
  Killing Eve showrunner Emerald Fennell helms new revenge thriller premiering at Sundance
• 10 Best Documentaries of 2019
  From Scorsese's bold new Dylan doc to a completely different look at the moment that man landed on the moon

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• Charlize Theron explains why she didn't meet Megyn Kelly before 'Bombshell'
  "Bombshell" star Charlize Theron never met Megyn Kelly before playing her and had information about the former Fox News star funneled to her in other ways.
• Cinematographer Roger Deakins goes to battle with director Sam Mendes in '1917'
  The World War I film '1917' presents its action in seeming real time, with the fluid camera movements always connecting to the characters on a mission
• Haifaa al-Mansour: At home in the driver's seat with 'A Perfect Candidate'
  Saudi Arabia's first female director is back with 'A Perfect Candidate,' the story of a woman running for office in the Kingdom.
• Indie Focus: Adam Sandler in overdrive in 'Uncut Gems'
  Another edition of your regular field guide to the world of movies in Los Angeles and beyond.
• 'Jumanji' stars Danny DeVito and Danny Glover take friendship to 'The Next Level'
  Danny DeVito and Danny Glover play old friends Eddie and Milo in "Jumanji: The Next Level." And Awkwafina, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart play them in the game.
• Danny Aiello, beloved character actor and Oscar nominee for 'Do the Right Thing,' dies at 86
  Danny Aiello, a veteran character actor best known for 'Do the Right Thing,' 'Moonstruck' and 'The Godfather: Part II,' has died. He was 86.
• Newsletter: How will the Oscars react to this week's award nominations?
  The Golden Globes and SAG Awards nominations were announced this week. There are implications for the Oscars.
• Column: Outcry over 'Richard Jewell' is proof that #MeToo is changing things
  A few years ago, Billy Ray and Clint Eastwood's decision to have a female reporter sleep her way to a scoop might have gone largely unremarked upon. Not anymore
• For Richard Jewell's mother and lawyer, Clint Eastwood's new film brings both pain and healing
  Richard Jewell's mother and former lawyer, and the stars who play them, on the new Clint Eastwood film about the wrongly accused 1996 Olympics bomber
• Ladj Ly's (not Victor Hugo's) 'Les Misérables' looks into police brutality in France
  The drama based on an actual incident of police brutality is France's official submission for international-feature Oscar consideration.
• Review: A tale of troubled twins in 'First Love'
  The brother of a famous but troubled actress is torn between selling his explosive tell-all book about their childhood or helping her after she suffers a nervous breakdown in "First Love."
• Review: Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' illuminates a real-life nightmare
  Clint Eastwood directs this fact-based drama about the security guard falsely accused in the Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
• Review: 'Mob Town' squanders intriguing premise
  Mafia figures assemble for a summit in upstate New York in 1957 in the crime drama "Mob Town."
• Review: Brendan Fraser sparks Indian crime drama 'Line of Descent'
  An organized-crime family in Delhi deals with threats from without and within in "Line of Descent."
• Review: Western 'Hell on the Border' underserves pioneering African American lawman
  In "Hell on the Border," a former slave gets a job as a lawman and goes on a manhunt in this fact-based western about the first black deputy marshal in the Wild West.
• Review: 'Black Christmas' decks the patriarchy and slashes expectations with glee
  Sophia Takal's update of the 1974 holiday horror classic "Black Christmas" revisits sorority sisters stalked by a masked killer.
• Review: African expat filmmaker Rosine Mbakam reveals the strength of women through cinema
  Two documentaries by Rosine Mbakam, "The Two Faces of a Bamiléké Woman" and "Chez Jolie Coiffure," observe the inner strength of women.
• Review: 'What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael' lets the critic speak her mind
  Documentary "What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael" profiles the longtime firebrand film critic of the New Yorker.
• Review: 'The Disappearance of My Mother' pursues the elusive Benedetta Barzini
  In the documentary "The Disappearance Of My Mother," filmmaker Beniamino Barrese jousts with his mom, Italian model, journalist and professor Benedetta Barzini.
• Review: Piper De Palma breaks out in coming-of-age hippie drama 'Spiral Farm'
  Piper De Palma stars in "Spiral Farm" as a 17-year-old who questions her life in a commune when two outsiders arrive.
• Review: 'A Hidden Life' is Terrence Malick's strongest film in nearly a decade
  Terrence Malick's latest is a beautifully intimate World War II drama — and a fierce rebuke to fascism — about one man's act of political resistance.
• Why fashion groups are starting pop-up film fests. In L.A., it's 'Spaceballs + Matzo Balls'
  Two Los Angeles movie screening series show how companies are raising brand awareness and sales through limited events
• Review: 'Jumanji: The Next Level' is more of a retread than an upgrade
  Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black are back for another round of body-swapping, vine-swinging shenanigans.
• There are no words: A man, a dinosaur and a violent world are 'Primal'
  The Envelope Live screening series showcased Genndy Tartakovsky's Oscar-contending "Primal: Tales of Savagery," from the Adult Swim series.
• Critic's Choice: 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' is well worth a closer look
  Richard Linklater's delightful adaptation of Maria Semple's novel "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" starring Cate Blanchett merits a second and even third look.
• The life and legacy of SF Mayor Ed Lee is chronicled in a new documentary
  Two years after the death of Ed Lee, the first Chinese American mayor of San Francisco, a new documentary chronicles his life and legacy.
• Review: 'The Death and Life of John F. Donovan' finds a filmmaker in transition
  French-Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan makes his English-language debut with the jumbled curio "The Death and Life of John F. Donovan."
• Review: Personal touches bring life to annual Animation Show of Shows
  The 21st annual Animation Show of Shows features 10 films from seven countries offering an array of imaginative, thought-provoking and moving works.
• How do you dance with Warhol balloons? The new 'Cunningham' movie shows Merce's way
  The 3-D film "Cunningham" explores the first 30 years of Merce Cunningham's epic career. The movie re-creates 14 of the choreographer's early dances.
• 'In the Heights' trailer: Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical leaps to the big screen
  Lin Manuel-Miranda's hit Broadway debut, "In the Heights," is getting a movie makeover from Warner Bros. and "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu.
• In the best movies of 2019, the definition of independent is blurrier than ever
  Many indie filmmakers crossed over to studio movies in 2019, including Greta Gerwig, James Gray and Marielle Heller
• Review: Based on the real-life drama at Fox News, 'Bombshell' explodes on the screen
  Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie play a trio of Fox News employees whose allegations of sexual harassment help topple network founder Roger Ailes.
• Review: Despite Kristen Stewart's allure, 'Seberg' barely skims the surface
  Kristen Stewart stars as French New Wave actress Jean Seberg as she is targeted by the FBI for her political and romantic involvement with a civil-rights activist.
• Review: Adam Sandler gives the performance of his career in the razor-sharp 'Uncut Gems'
  Adam Sandler plays an impulsive jewelry dealer in Josh and Benny Safdie's thrilling, unnerving tour of Manhattan's diamond district.
• Review: The Soska sisters are back on their bloody game with 'Rabid'
  In Jen and Sylvia Soska's remake of the 1977 David Cronenberg horror flick "Rabid," a fashion designer experiences a horrifying transformation after a car accident.
• Review: Through the streets of Mexico City, this 'Midnight Family' saves lives
  Documentary "Midnight Family" follows a private ambulance service on an exhilarating rise through the streets of Mexico City.
• Review: 'The Great War' serves up World War I on a budget
  U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to try to rescue a platoon of African American troops during 'The Great War.'
• Review: Action spectacle of '6 Underground' brings together Michael Bay and Ryan Reynolds
  In his first film for Netflix, "6 Underground," Michael Bay makes a "Mission: Impossible" knockoff starring Ryan Reynolds.
• The future is now as maverick indie Strand Releasing turns 30
  For "30/30 Vision," Strand Releasing gathered a diverse slate of filmmakers to celebrate their contributions to global and LGBTQ cinema.
• Review: The dance of 'Cunningham' captured in multiple dimensions
  The documentary "Cunningham" profiles influential dancer-choreographer Merce Cunningham through archival footage and 3-D re-creations of his works.
• Best of 2019: 8 of the most memorable book-to-film releases
  "Richard Jewell," "The Irishman" and "Little Women" are among eight memorable books that made the leap to film in 2019.
• Prince and 'Purple Rain' are now part of the National Film Registry
  The Library of Congress has added 25 movies to its National Film Registry, including Prince's "Purple Rain" and Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It."
• Why 'Parasite' cracking the SAG Awards nominations is a key nod in quest for Oscar history
  The SAG Awards nomination for the "Parasite" ensemble stands out, as the spotlight also shines on "Bombshell," "The Irishman" and "Marriage Story."
• Filmmakers: Behind the wheel of a very human race in 'Ford v Ferrari'
  "Ford v Ferrari" director James Mangold and his collaborators take you behind the scenes and under the hood of making the race car film.
• The biggest snubs and surprises from the SAG Award nominations
  Wednesday's announcement of the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations included some major snubs and surprises in both film and TV
• Why the hands-on Safdie brothers found themselves shooting 'Uncut Gems' from a car trunk
  The Safdie brothers needed to set 'Uncut Gems' precisely in 2012. They also needed Adam Sandler to get on board.
• Here are all the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Award nominees
  America Ferrera and Danai Gurira teamed up to announce the 2020 SAG Award nominations Wednesday morning. Here's a full list of the nominees.
• Filmmakers went to new frontiers of technology to make 'Lion King' more human
  See how visual effects great Rob Legato and top cinematographer Caleb Deschanel used new tech to perfect imperfection in these 'Lion King' videos.
• How 'Black Christmas' became a 'fiercely feminist' slasher movie for the #MeToo era
  In Sophia Takal's horror remake "Black Christmas," sorority women fight for their lives against a masked killer. But for Takal, the real villain is misogyny.
• Director Ari Aster creates the charming, seductive — and deadly — grip of 'Midsommar'
  Director Ari Aster's attention to detail is a key pleasure of "Midsommar," a darkly comic saga of Americans visiting a blissed-out, yet sinister, commune.
• A storm is brewing around Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell.' Here's why
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution disputes how its late reporter Kathy Scruggs is portrayed in Clint Eastwood's new film, "Richard Jewell." Warner Bros. calls the claims "baseless."
• Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda docs added to Sundance Film Festival 2020 lineup
  Documentaries about Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Freestyle Love Supreme are highlights of Sundance's special events lineup.
• Jordan Peele's 'Us' is the best picture of 2019, says African American Film Critics Assn.
  Jordan Peele's horror movie "Us" swept the top categories at the African American Film Critics Assn. awards, taking best picture, director and actress for Lupita Nyong'o. The Eddie Murphy comedy "Dolemite Is My Name" and A24's "Waves" also were recognized.
• 'Bombshell' director Jay Roach watches Fox News — but not as a fan
  Director Jay Roach often takes on political issues, as in 'Bombshell,' which looks at harassment accusations from Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson at Fox News
• 'Ad Astra's action-packed lunar chase puts you right in Brad Pitt's seat
  The filmmakers behind 'Ad Astra' shot the attack scene from Brad Pitt's character's point-of-view as much as possible for a you-are-there feel.
• Oscar predictions: Can 'The Irishman' take an unusual route to the precious?
  Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" could become the first film to win the Oscars for best picture and visual effects since "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
• Bong Joon Ho on 'Parasite' Golden Globes nods and the Jessica Jingle TikTok that tickled him
  Bong Joon Ho reacts to his first Golden Globes nominations and the fan TikTok he loved most
• Column: If there's a theme to the 2020 Golden Globes nominations, it's 'all men, all the time'
  "The Irishman," "Rocketman," "The Two Popes" and other male-driven movies beat out "Little Women," "Hustlers," "Booksmart" and more in Golden Globe nominations. But what else is new?
• Awkwafina on her first Golden Globes nomination and the power of 'The Farewell'
  A year after her "Crazy Rich Asians" breakout, Awkwafina reflects on her first Golden Globes nomination for "The Farewell"
• All the excited reactions from the 2020 Golden Globes nominees
  From "The Morning Show" star Reese Witherspoon to "Knives Out" breakout Ana de Armas, here are the best 2020 Golden Globes nominee reactions.
• Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein are 'screaming' over their Golden Globe noms
  "Unbelievable" star Kaitlyn Dever on her Golden Globe nomination, "Booksmart" co-star Beanie Feldstein and more.
• Column: 'Cats' was not nominated for a best picture Golden Globe. And the nominations are more relevant than ever
  The HFPA has made strides to improve its reputation. But the voters behind the Golden Globes still have a blind spot when it comes to women.
• Charlize Theron says the Golden Globes snubbing female directors is 'really ridiculous'
  The "Bombshell" star took note of the Golden Globes nomination snubs.
• Golden Globes could reunite Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. At least fans hope
  Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are both nominated for Golden Globes, setting up the former spouses for a possible reunion straight out of the tabloids.
• 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer: Old haunts the new in spooky sequel
  The chilling trailer for "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" features new faces, including Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard, and old voices, such as Bill Murray's Venkman.
• Jennifer Lee celebrates 'Frozen 2' Golden Globe nominations. One of only 3 female-directed films with feature nods
  Disney blockbuster "Frozen 2" is one of the only female-directed movies with major nods, and competes with fellow Disney titles "Toy Story 4" and "The Lion King."
• From 'Joker's' violence to 'Little Women's' personal depths, directors share their visions
  Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, Marielle Heller, Bong Joon Ho, Todd Phillips and Lulu Wang share filmmaking tips, inspirations — and one big secret that's still being kept.
• How Netflix's dominance in the Golden Globe nominations signals a new era for cinema
  The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, with "Marriage Story," "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" earning the biggest hauls
• Golden Globe nominations snub female directors — again
  Despite a banner year for female directors, this year's Golden Globe nominations for best director are male-driven, as usual.
• How did 'Joker' do in the Golden Globe nominations?
  After all the pre-release controversy and the massive box office returns, how did 'Joker' fare in the Golden Globes nominations?
• The biggest snubs and surprises from the 2020 Golden Globe nominations
  The biggest snubs and surprises from the 2020 Golden Globe nominations.
• The complete list of 2020 Golden Globes nominees
  The nominations for the 2020 Golden Globes
• Inside the 2019 Los Angeles Film Critics Awards: How 'Parasite' won best picture
  The South Korean sensation "Parasite" came out on top in a very international year for the Los Angeles Film Critics awards. Predicting Oscars is hardly the point.
• 'Parasite' crowned best picture by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.
  Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" took home top honors at the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. awards.
• The 'Wonder Woman 1984' trailer is a real lightning bolt
  The trailer for the sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" was unveiled at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday.
• 'Frozen 2' wins box office for third weekend in a row as 'Playmobil: The Movie' tanks
  "Frozen 2" continues its box office streak, and "Playmobil: The Movie" comes in below $1 million.
• Movies opening in L.A. this week: 'Bombshell,' 'Jumanji: The Next Level' and more
  Movies opening in L.A. for Dec. 8-15 include the docudrama "Bombshell" starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie, plus the sequel "Jumanji: The Next Level" with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart
• Classic movies in L.A. this week: 'A Christmas Story' and more
  Classic movies, film festivals, etc. in L.A. for Dec. 8-15 include "A Christmas Story" and "It's a Wonderful Life" plus Peter Sellers in "Being There" and the recently restored silent-era drama "The Broken Butterfly"
• What movies to watch at home now? Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time,' for starters
  "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" comes out on DVD and Blu-ray, "Knives and Skin" hits VOD and uber-fans of "The Simpsons" have a new DVD extravaganza.
• How the late-night TV block Adult Swim's 'Primal' wound up in Oscar contention
  With a short theatrical run and a new configuration, Adult Swim's 'Primal' makes it into Oscar contention.
• Review: 'My Home India' is a slight tribute to a woman whose efforts helped create India's 'Little Poland'
  Documentary on Kira Banasinska, the wife of Poland's Consul General for India, who helped settle 5,000 Polish refugees in India during and after World War II.
• What time are the 2020 Golden Globe nominations?
  Here's how to watch the nominations for the 77th Golden Globe Awards, which honor achievements in film and TV, when they're announced Monday.
• In Peter Strickland's gleefully demented 'In Fabric,' an upscale department store serves as a shop of horrors
  In A24's "In Fabric," from director Peter Strickland, a killer dress stalks its owners and a deranged department store beckons in unwitting victims through flashy sales ads. But don't consider it a critique of modern consumerism.
• How Hildur Guðnadottir's music helps shape Arthur Fleck's metamorphosis into Joker
  "Joker" director Todd Phillips used composer Hildur Guonadottir's music to shape scenes that weren't working, including an integral moment in the film.
• How Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance may fix what ails Disney's Galaxy's Edge
  A 3% dip in Disney's domestic theme park attendance followed the opening of the first phase of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland. Now a new attraction with a ride within a ride has opened at the land in Orlando, soon to come to Anaheim.
• The importance of Adam Driver singing 'Being Alive' in 'Marriage Story'
  Of all the show tunes in the history of musical theater, Adam Driver sings "Being Alive" from "Company" — a choice that makes the Netflix movie even more layered, profound and heartbreaking.
• Will Smith cheers on 'Aladdin' costar Mena Massoud during audition slump
  "Aladdin" star Mena Massoud said he hasn't been on any auditions since his Disney film came out, but Will Smith isn't worried about his costar's future.
• Indie Focus: Feel the heat of 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'
  Another edition of your regular field guide to the world of movies in Los Angeles and beyond.
• 'Hustlers' director on what Oscars could mean for sex workers
  At GQ's Men of the Year party, "Hustlers" director Lorene Scafaria gushed over cover star Jennifer Lopez and reflected on all the awards buzz around her film.
• Newsletter: Film awards are coming fast and furious
  The National Board of Review, AFI and New York Film Critics have announced their faves. The L.A. Film Critics and Golden Globes will soon follow.
• Readers share emotional feelings for Mister Rogers and his widow
  Feedback: Readers react to our interview with Joanne Rogers, widow of Fred Rogers, host of TV's "Mister Rogers Neighborhood," plus Mary McNamara's column on the magic of "Mister Rogers," a streaming divide and Camila Cabello's Calendar cover outfit.
• Review: In '63 Up,' a power switch between doc series director and subjects
  The latest in Michael Apted's long-running documentary series that began with "7 Up" is worth the wait.
• Golden Globes predictions for Monday's nominations. And, yes, 'Cats' is eligible
  Golden Globes nominations will arrive Monday. 'The Irishman' and 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' lead our predictions.
• The 2019 best original song contenders playlist
  Your handpicked guide to some of the year's best movie songs vying for Oscars: "Frozen II," "Toy Story 4," "Wild Rose," "The Lion King," and more.
• The animated 'I Lost My Body' is no horror movie, but it does star a severed hand
  Two story lines thread through the award-winning French animated film 'I Lost My Body,' one tracking a hand's search through Paris for its lost arm.
• 'Toy Story 4' and 'Frozen 2': Which Disney animated franchise will win the Oscar?
  Cousins Thomas Newman and Randy Newman could be competing against each other for the original score Oscar.
• Review: Kelsey Grammer is even more ridiculous than Nicolas Cage in 'Grand Isle'
  What could have been a respectable thriller is undone by the over-the-top performances of Kelsey Grammer and Nicolas Cage.
• The music, the sirens, even Gotham itself bring 'Joker's' soundscape to life
  Arthur Fleck's downward spiral plays out in the many sounds of Gotham that merge to create the world of 'Joker.'
• Review: Viral phenomenon 'The Mandela Effect' makes for a fairly mediocre thriller
  A man begins to question reality when he realizes he can recall facts and events that others can't.
• Review: Earnest drama 'A New Christmas' is for holiday completists only
  An aspiring filmmaker from Kenya helps a lonely New York med student rediscover the joy of the holiday season.

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• ‘Bombshell’ Review: Blind Ambition and Blond Sedition at Fox News
  Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in a story about the fall of Roger Ailes.
• ‘Uncut Gems’ Review: Adam Sandler’s Punch-Drunk Hustle
  In the Safdie brothers’ new movie, Sandler plays a jewelry-store owner and compulsive gambler running for his life.
• Danny Aiello, Actor in ‘Do the Right Thing,’ Dies at 86
  A memorable character actor on both stage and screen, Mr. Aiello won an Academy Award nomination for his role in Spike Lee’s 1989 film.
• ‘Richard Jewell’ Review: The Wrong Man
  Clint Eastwood’s take on the frenzied aftermath of the Olympic Park bombing is flawed and fascinating.
• ‘A Hidden Life’ Review: Refusing Hitler, Embracing Beauty
  Terrence Malick’s film telling the story of an Austrian farmer’s heroic defiance of the Nazis is gorgeous and at times frustrating.
• How the Investigation Into Richard Jewell Unfolded
  He was a suspect in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing, and is now the subject of Clint Eastwood’s new film. A look back on our reporting to understand the story.
• How ‘Bombshell’ Takes an Uncomfortable Elevator Ride
  The director Jay Roach narrates a scene from his film about harassment at Fox News, featuring Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.
• ‘Marriage Story’: Noah Baumbach’s First Feel-Good Movie
  Yes, it’s about an excruciating divorce. But it is also Baumbach’s most hopeful treatment of the subject, in a long history of films that make it a central theme.
• ‘Black Christmas’ Review: Horror for a New Era of Campus Debates
  Sophia Takal’s film isn’t particularly scary, but it has plenty on its mind.
• Who Is Jerry Vale and Why Does Martin Scorsese Love Him So?
  The singer’s easy-listening hits were fixtures in the director’s household growing up and have figured in several of his movies, including “The Irishman.”
• 11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
  The year in pictures. This is what racism sounds like in banking. Gretchen Carlson wants her voice back. In praise of public restrooms, and more.
• These Stand-Ups Are in an Escapist Mood, Much Like Their Audience
  In several new and recent specials, Seth Meyers, Tiffany Haddish and others largely ignore politics in favor of the personal or just plain silly.
• Hallmark and Lifetime Do Hanukkah. Oy.
  And just when you thought made-for-TV Christmas movies couldn’t get any cheesier.
• ‘Bombshell’ | Anatomy of a Scene
  The director Jay Roach narrates a sequence featuring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.
• ‘6 Underground’ Review: Action by the Numbers
  Ryan Reynolds plays a billionaire who’s part Deadpool, part Elon Musk and all Michael Bay hero in this relentless action movie.
• 3 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
  Our guide to film series and special screenings.
• Women Made Them. Viewers and Critics Liked Them. No One Nominated Them.
  Despite box office success and critical praise, female filmmakers are largely being left out of Hollywood’s awards season.
• ‘In the Heights’ Trailer: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Show Dances to the Screen
  Anthony Ramos, a “Hamilton” veteran, stars in the adaptation that is directed by Jon M. Chu.
• With ‘Black Christmas,’ Sophia Takal Makes a #MeToo Slasher
  The director and co-writer of the new remake discusses her feminist take on the material.
• ‘Seberg’ Review: Woman on Fire
  Kristen Stewart is a picture of gorgeous disintegration in this speculative look at the F.B.I.’s persecution of the actress Jean Seberg.
• ‘The Great War’ Review: A Segregated Black Unit Fights in World War I
  While the movie takes inspiration from real events, it doesn’t have the budget or craft it needs.
• ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Review: New Faces Join the Gang, Back in the Wild
  Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan return for this sequel, and they’ve got Danny DeVito and Danny Glover in tow.
• ‘The Death & Life of John F. Donovan’ Review: A Child Is Torn
  Xavier Dolan’s muddled tale of a closeted celebrity and his much younger fan is shackled by an awkward structure and a fragmented vision.
• ‘Chinese Portrait’ Review: A Snapshot of a Country, Artfully Composed
  A visual take on the vast expanse of a land and its people, compiled over 10 years by Wang Xiaoshuai.
• Leonard Goldberg, Producer of Hit TV Shows, Is Dead at 85
  His partnership with Aaron Spelling gave the world “Charlie’s Angels,” “Fantasy Island” and many other series. On his own, he created “Blue Bloods.”
• The Oscar Field Has Narrowed. Who’s on Top and Who’s in Danger?
  Now that the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and top critics’ groups have weighed in, our columnist assesses the contenders.
• Weinstein and His Accusers Reach Tentative $25 Million Deal
  A proposed settlement would end nearly every lawsuit filed by the Hollywood producer’s alleged victims, without his having to admit wrongdoing or pay anything to the women.
• ‘Cunningham’ Review: Exploring Space, Time and Dance in 3-D
  Alla Kovgan’s documentary about Merce Cunningham shows aspects of his choreography that can be difficult to convey on conventional film.
• SAG Award Nominations 2020: ‘Parasite’ and ‘Bombshell’ Come on Strong
  Meanwhile, “Marriage Story,” “The Irishman” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” also did well in the film categories.
• Reeve Carney’s Week: Pedal Boards and Peloton Ads
  The star of “Hadestown” shares what he watched, read and listened to last weekend.
• Will ‘Star Wars’ Stick the Landing? J.J. Abrams Will Try
  A creative shake-up, last-minute rewrites and a director not known for great endings: J.J. Abrams and company get real about the making of “The Rise of Skywalker.”
• ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Join National Film Registry
  The movies are among 25 selected by the Library of Congress and include breakthrough works by female directors and several musical features.
• How ‘Waves’ Got Kanye and Kendrick on Its Soundtrack
  Some of the biggest names in music lent songs to this intimate family drama, but convincing them took time.
• Up for Sale: Pop Culture Mementos
  Three auctions this month will give fans a chance to own collectibles from the world of comic books, television and film.
• Ruth Carter and Cynthia Erivo on Clothes, Culture and Self-Expression
  Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation.
• Cuba Gooding Jr. Faces 7 More Accusations of Unwanted Touching
  The additional accounts bring to 22 the number of women accusing Mr. Gooding, who faces charges he groped three of them.
• A Guide to Watching Scorsese Movies Like an Insider
  The director sprinkles his work with references to the films he loves. That’s probably why the barbershop sequence in “The Irishman” ends with a shot of flowers reminiscent of “Vertigo.”
• The First ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Trailer Emphasizes the Eerie
  The clip, featuring Finn Wolfhard, is short on jokes and plays more like a horror film. Jason Reitman directed.
• Golden Globes Movies Snubs: ‘Little Women’ and Robert De Niro
  The surprises included nods for the director of “Joker” and Annette Bening (“The Report”).
• Golden Globes 2020: Here Is the Full List of Nominations
  A complete list of the nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.
• How to Shoot the Start of a Relationship’s End in ‘Marriage Story’
  The writer and director Noah Baumbach narrates a sequence from his film, which was nominated for 6 Golden Globe Awards.
• ‘Marriage Story’ | Anatomy of a Scene
  Noah Baumbach narrates a sequence from “A Marriage Story,” featuring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
• ‘Marriage Story’ and ‘The Irishman’ Propel Netflix to Most Golden Globe Nominations
  Streaming services had a big day with Netflix leading the TV and film categories. Apple’s centerpiece series, “The Morning Show,” and its two stars all received nominations.
• René Auberjonois, a ‘Deep Space Nine’ Star, Dies at 79
  The busy character actor was also known for “Benson,” “Boston Legal” and several Broadway roles.
• First ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Trailer: Steve Trevor Is Somehow Back
  The superheroine, played by Gal Gadot, has a new look but apparently the same love interest (Chris Pine) in the sequel, directed by Patty Jenkins.
• ‘Frozen 2’ Continues to Outdo Its Predecessor at the Box Office
  With the biggest December releases yet to arrive, “Frozen 2” has kept its box-office lead for a third weekend.
• The Internet Swallowed INXS. Can a Movie Rescue Its Legacy?
  A remastered concert film and a new documentary reposition the Australian band for the digital age.

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• 'Midnight Family' Shows How Family-Run Ambulances Give Emergency Care In Mexico City
  NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with director Luke Lorentzen about his new documentary Midnight Family which follows a family working in the private ambulance industry.
• 'Bombshell' Imitates, But Fails To Enlighten
  Bombshell features some eerie imitations of figures involved in the Fox News harassment allegations that brought down Roger Ailes. But star-studded though it is, it doesn't quite hold together.
• Malick's 'A Hidden Life' Soars Above The Clouds
  Writer/director Terrence Malick's latest film, based on the life of an Austrian conscientious objector in WWII, "spends much of its three hours musing, or simply being beautiful."
• 'Uncut Gems,' Glittering Darkly
  The Safdie brothers' exhilarating film is a "gritty indie funhouse ride that sets [Adam] Sandler loose in a world just as manic and angry as his character."
• Sneer Campaign: 'Richard Jewell'
  Clint Eastwood's workmanlike account of a man falsely accused of the 1996 Olympic bombing clears Jewell's name while baselessly and maliciously smearing a real-life reporter's in the process.
• Adam Sandler Makes A Bid For Best Actor Oscar With 'Uncut Gems'
  Adam Sandler makes a bid for a Best Actor Oscar in Uncut Gems, a thriller about a jeweler who makes terrible choices, from writer-directors Benny and Josh Safdie.
• Watch The First Full Trailer For Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights' Film
  Before Hamilton, Miranda was known for writing the music and lyrics for 2008's award-winning Broadway musical In the Heights. A movie version, starring Hamilton's Anthony Ramos, comes out June 26.
• Crooked Capitalism Runs Amok In The Wildly Entertaining 'Uncut Gems'
  A tense and jittery new crime thriller features Adam Sandler as a fast-talking New York City jewelry dealer who becomes embroiled in various desperate schemes to get out of debt.
• Harvey Weinstein Reaches Tentative $25 Million Deal To Settle Sex Misconduct Claims
  It isn't clear how many of Weinstein's accusers will agree to the deal. He still faces a criminal trial in New York next month on charges of sexually assaulting two women.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pushes Back Against Journalist Trope In 'Richard Jewell'
  Warner Brothers' new movie Richard Jewell is getting backlash from journalists who say its fictional portrayal of a real, but deceased, reporter falsely implies she was unethical.
• A First-Generation Teen Tests The Bounds Of Family And Faith In 'Hala'
  Minhal Baig's new film about a Pakistani American teen captures what it's like to feel paralyzed, with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood.
• Jeff Goldblum Weighs In On The Best Movies Of The Decade
  As part of Morning Edition's "Best of the Decade" series, actor Jeff Goldblum shares some of his favorite movies from the 2010s.
• 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'
  The South Korean director is best known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes.
• Golden Globe Nominations: Netflix Cleans Up As Famous Faces Rule
  The Golden Globe nominations are always odd, but this year they may be even odder than usual, particularly on the TV side. But it must be said: The Globes love a star, and now they love Netflix.
• Kennedy Center Celebrates 2019 Honorees
  Among the artists receiving Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night in Washington, D.C., were Linda Ronstadt, Earth, Wind & Fire and actress Sally Field.