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Published
October 29, 2023

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is a twisty and icily cerebral thriller

Sandra Hüller delivers a naturalistic tour de force of spiky confidence and lurking maternal guilt in this whodunit/marital drama.
Published
September 11, 2023

‘Dumb Money’ goes all in on the GameStop stock frenzy – and may come out a winner

The film, which opens in limited release Friday and expands in the next several weeks, will have to sell itself without its colorful ensemble cast because of the actors strike.
Published
September 10, 2023

Cord Jefferson’s insightful satire of race and media, ‘American Fiction,’ lights up TIFF

Few films have broken out like Cord Jefferson's “American Fiction” has at the Toronto International Film Festival."
Published
September 6, 2023

Commentary: The problem with using ‘problematic’ to shut down disagreement

How has a term so vague become so popular?
Published
August 27, 2023

‘Barbie’ becomes highest-grossing movie of 2023 as ‘Gran Turismo’ zooms to No. 1 at the box office

During its historic theatrical run, “Barbie” has shattered a slew of records, including the highest domestic debut of 2023 and the biggest North American launch of all time for a title directed by a woman.

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Published
August 13, 2023

Commentary: What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell us about nuclear material

It’s no accident that people opt for the scientist over the general. I worry that history is lost in the process.
Published
August 9, 2023

Clarence Page: Don’t worry, Ken, there’s room in Barbie’s world

I now see Barbie’s perpetual boyfriend with new eyes.
Published
August 7, 2023

William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director of ‘The French Connection’ and The Exorcist,’ dies at 87

Other film credits included 'To Live and Die in L.A.,' 'Cruising,' 'Rules of Engagement' and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie '12 Angry Men.'
Published
July 31, 2023

Maine actors say strike is about getting streaming services to play fair

Most union actors rely on residual pay from past work, but streaming services use a different payment model than the one broadcast networks have long used.
Published
July 30, 2023

Commentary: ‘Oppenheimer’ has reopened debate in the U.S. In Japan, it’s more complex

The blockbuster biopic has renewed contention on the rights and wrongs of dropping the bomb. It could lead to a more useful discussion in Japan – assuming it’s ever released there.