States have spent at least $25 billion to attract movie and TV filming. Texas and New York are increasing their subsidies, while Georgia and Louisiana are broadening their programs.
Category: Movies
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Democrats Cheer Hollywood Tax Breaks They Once Called ‘Corporate Welfare’
California politicians once derided a $50 million proposal by Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the support of unions, they’re now strongly backing a $750 million subsidy.
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Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a Spanish drama about a transgender girl, a nail-biting Indian thriller, a Chinese docufiction and more.
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Watch Brad Pitt Burn Rubber in ‘F1’
The director Joseph Kosinski narrates a sequence in which Pitt’s character hatches a plan different from his team during a race.
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‘Parasite’ and the Genre-Defying Movies of the 21st Century
As the 100 best films list shows, long-held categories in Hollywood are fading, just as they are in the broader culture.
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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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Amie Donald Has the Moves as the Killer Robot in ‘M3gan 2.0’
The sunny 15-year-old dancer-turned-actress is about as far as you can get from the role she’s best known for: a deadly A.I. doll.
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‘F1’ | Anatomy of a Scene
Joseph Kosinski narrates a sequence from his film, starring Brad Pitt.
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Prioritizing Diversity, Film Academy Will Widen Membership
The group invited more than 500 actors, directors and others to join. Left off the list was Karla Sofía Gascón, the first Oscar-nominated openly trans actor.
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‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Life and Nothing but, Beautifully
In her tender, funny feature directing debut, Eva Victor tells the story of a woman, the trauma that changed her and the life she kept on living.
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‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve to Take On Next James Bond Film
Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this year that it had gained creative control over the Bond franchise after a family had held those duties for more than 60 years.
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‘Stealing Pulp Fiction’ Review: A Lowbrow Homage
A couple of loser cinephiles concoct a dumb heist plan, and hilarity is the last thing that ensues.