A beloved sports commentator, the W.N.B.A.’s leading scorer and the franchise known as America’s team go under the microscope.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Review: Making the Happiest Place on Earth
Leslie Iwerks’s documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland.
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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Review: Indoctrination in the Classroom
A primary schoolteacher in Russia documents the government’s efforts to teach students pro-war messages.
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Comedians and Stars Gather for ‘The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere Party
Mel Brooks joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!”
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‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart’ Review: A Survivor Speaks Out
In this documentary, Smart tells the frightening narrative of her 2002 kidnapping at age 14, in Utah.
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‘Seeds’ Review: Farms and a Way of Life Hang in the Balance
The director Brittany Shyne’s film is slow-moving and lyrical in its focus on the seasonal rhythms of the work, even as it shifts to policy concerns.
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‘Shuffle’ Review: The Real Price of Rehab
Benjamin Flaherty discovered some disturbing tendencies in the addiction recovery industry. His documentary is upsetting and revelatory.
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‘Deepfaking Sam Altman’ Review: Altmanesque
A filmmaker who can’t secure an interview with the A.I. executive turns to technology for a solution.
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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson to Star in ‘Fear of 13’ on Broadway
The play, about a man who spends decades on death row before being exonerated by DNA evidence, will have a 16-week run this spring.
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A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.
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Producers Guild Nominations Strengthen Oscar Odds for Five Films
“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Frankenstein” and “Marty Supreme” have now been recognized by all three major guilds.
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a film sequel to a beloved franchise and a documentary about the plight of polar bears.