In hit after hit, adorable monsters — as chaotic and cuddly as the popular accessory — have fulfilled moviegoers’ need for escapism.
Category: Movies
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Discuss the Film’s Rise and Chart-Topping Soundtrack
Maggie Kang, a director of the hit along with Chris Appelhans, was “just trying to make something that I wanted to see: a movie that celebrated Korean culture.”
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Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies
A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
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The Kurosawa You May Never Have Heard Of
The great Japanese genre director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose latest film is “Cloud,” has mastered the cinema of psychological fright. Here’s why you should watch his work.
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What if Theme-Park Rides Were Based on Art-House Films?
Say hello to the Anora-Coaster.
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Inside L.A.’s Vidiots, a Video Rental Store Where DVDs Still Have a Waiting List
Vidiots, a holdover from the golden age of VHS, is staging a comeback as a community hub.
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Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include menacing grandparents, famished vampires and pernicious cultists.
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Five Free Movies to Stream Now
Some counterprogramming to the summer’s blockbusters: “Titane,” “Coherence” and “Attack the Block.”
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How Superman Handles a Lois Lane Interview
James Gunn, the screenwriter and director of “Superman,” narrates a sequence featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.
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7 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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James Gunn Didn’t Want to Make ‘Superman.’ What Changed His Mind?
His hit reboot is meant to kick off years of new projects from the rebranded DC Studios. But for a long time, Gunn couldn’t figure out the character.