The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month’s picks, Sydney Pollack on Frank Gehry, Rob Reiner on Albert Brooks and Mike Figgis on Francis Ford Coppola.
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Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88
In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.
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Taylor Swift Caps Her Eras Tour Era
Seven takeaways from the final episodes of “The End of an Era,” the Disney+ series exploring her globe-trotting concert extravaganza.
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6 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.
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‘Breakdown: 1975’ Remembers the Cinematic Voices of an Era
This documentary could be better, but it offers a helpful lesson for film fans new to the movies of that decade.
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‘Cover-Up’ Review: Seymour Hersh, Scoops and Power
In their documentary, Laura Poitras (“Citzenfour”) and Mark Obenhaus trace the career highs and lows of the famed investigative journalist.
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‘Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?’ Review: Becoming Big Stars
The band became a major success in 1993 with the hit “Mr. Jones.” Since then, the group has done its best to keep rock music alive.
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Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76
Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive
Kaouther Ben Hania’s dramatized feature about a Palestinian girl who is killed in Gaza City is both powerfully direct and purposefully removed.
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The 25 Most Notable Movies of 2025: ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Roofman’ and More
We polled film fans in the newsroom. These are the titles that stuck with us this year.
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The Best True Crime of 2025: ‘Predators” and More
Here are four highlights across TV, film and podcasting from the second half of the year.