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The Muted, Melancholy Synesthetics of “The History of Sound”
In “The History of Sound,” a new romantic drama set during and after the First World War, passion is an intensely private thing, and in…
“Honey Don’t!” Revives the Spirit of the Coen Brothers’ Movies
The main elements of Ethan Coen’s new film, “Honey Don’t!,” are sex and violence. Both involve profound sensations and potentially…
Our Age of Zombie Culture
It’s not alive, but it’s not dead, either. It consumes a vast amount of resources. It’s mindless: what presents as its will is really a…
The Enduring Power of “The Rules of the Game”
Even if Mozart’s name and a quote from Beaumarchais’s play “The Marriage of Figaro” didn’t feature in the credits of “The Rules of the…
Might Surprise You: 7 Hollywood Movies That Were Filmed In Asia
Hollywood productions have increasingly utilised diverse Asian locations as settings for major films. Related: 17 Very, Very, Very, Very,…
In Defense of the Traditional Review
Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music,…
A New Agnès Varda Exhibition Is an Extension of Her Life’s Work
When Varda shot portraits on location, her practice was both observational and interventionist. She took subjects around town in her car…
Glory and Gore in “Afternoons of Solitude”
You don’t have to like bullfighting to watch “Afternoons of Solitude” with fascination, any more than you have to like crime to enjoy a…
Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Disney and Universal sued a prominent artificial intelligence start-up for copyright infringement on Wednesday, bringing Hollywood…
Video Stores, Revival Houses, and the Future of Movies
With movie adaptations of books, the essential virtue is audacity, the readiness to transform the source material. That’s equally true of…
'Predator' Director Hints at Arnold Schwarzenegger Return
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Predator: Killer of Killers" released on Hulu and Disney+ last…
The Heartrending Movies of John Cazale
With his sallow face and boulder-like forehead, John Cazale was one of the indelible character actors of the nineteen-seventies, but his…
'Wicked: For Good' is Coming in November: Watch the Official Trailer
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors If last year's "Wicked" taught us nothing else, it's that there's…
'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Breaks Numerous Box Office Records
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The original 'Lilo & Stitch' remains one of the most underrated…
Who is Peter David? Comic book legend dies at 68
Comic book and fiction writer Peter David died Saturday night at age 68 after battling multiple health issues. David's work spanned…
Is “Thunderbolts*” Marvel’s Attempt to Salvage the Superhero Genre?
In the run-up to the première of “Thunderbolts*,” on May 2nd, Marvel earned some light mockery for the art-house vibe of one of its…
The Making of “Rust” Was a Tragedy. Its Final Form Is a Missed Opportunity
Some movies eventually become inseparable from the stories of their production. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie” are now…
Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.
President Trump’s desire to “make Hollywood great again” by wielding his preferred economic weapon — tariffs — has sent a shiver through…
Netflix Debuts New Home Screen, Its First Redesign in 12 Years
The most powerful home page in entertainment is about to look a lot different. Beginning next week, Netflix will introduce a new home page…
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.
President Trump said he would impose a 100 percent tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in a social media…