Garr, who could easily command attention onscreen with her expressive eyes, later became known as a spokeswoman for multiple sclerosis research.
Category: Movies
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Teri Garr Found the Soul in Memorable Ditsy Blondes
In “Tootsie,” “After Hours” and other films, she played truly unhinged characters while also layering in sadness or drama.
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Teri Garr, Comic Actress in Offbeat Roles, Is Dead at 79
An Oscar nominee for her role in “Tootsie,” she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of “Saturday Night Live.”
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Extra Extra!The End Times, Onscreen
When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final days.
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Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol’s Cinematic Collaborator, Dies at 86
In films like “Trash” and “Women in Revolt,” he brought movement, character and something resembling a story line to the Warhol film aesthetic.
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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.
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David Harris, Actor in the Cult Classic ‘The Warriors,’ Dies at 75
He played Cochise, a member of the Warriors gang who navigated a panoply of costumed aggressors in New York City.
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Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a time-travel thriller with Dylan O’Brien and a dystopian comedy with Awkwafina and John Cena.
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Watch Ralph Fiennes Deliver a Startling Speech in ‘Conclave’
The actor plays a cardinal who expresses doubts about his faith and the church in this drama from the director Edward Berger.
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‘Conclave’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Edward Berger narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Ralph Fiennes.
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‘Conclave’: A Fly on the Wall Inside the Secret Process to Elect a Pope
A new drama by Edward Berger draws the audience inside this largely hidden tradition. How accurate is it?
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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.