In the Heat of the Night (Movie)

Norman Jewison Streaming Guide: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ to ‘Moonstruck’

From “In the Heat of the Night” to “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Moonstruck,” the director always brought heart and humanity to his work.

By Esther Zuckerman

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Norman Jewison, Filmmaker Who Spanned Genres, Is Dead at 97

His movies — from dramas to comedies and musicals — became magnets for Oscars, but he was best known for socially conscious films, like “In the Heat of the Night.”

By Dennis Lim

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8 Black Action Movies to Watch If You Love Richard Roundtree in ‘Shaft’

“Shaft,” starring Richard Roundtree, created a template for Black action protagonists onscreen.

By Elena Bergeron

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Walter Mirisch, Pioneering Producer of Canonical Films, Dies at 101

Admired for his creative instincts, he oversaw films that won 28 Oscars, including “West Side Story,” “The Apartment” and “In the Heat of the Night.”

By Alex Williams