Fifty years later, the actor looks back on his breakthrough role: how he was cast, why he skipped the Oscars and what it all means to him now.
Category: Movies
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With ‘The Godfather,’ Art Imitated Mafia Life. And Vice Versa.
Federal wiretaps and Mob insiders suggest that many real-life wiseguys turned to the 1972 film for inspiration, validation and cues on how to speak and act and dress.
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‘The Godfather’ Explained in Seven Quotes
The film’s lines have become part of our collective memory. Seven writers, directors and actors look back at the movie and what these words mean to them.
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‘The Cherry Bushido’ Review: That Fighting Spirit
Japanese nationalism and religious faith fuel a battle in the spirit realm in this awkward martial-arts fantasy.
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‘Offseason’ Review: Shuttered Island
A bereaved woman is trapped on a mysterious island in this atmospheric horror movie.
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2026 Oscar Nominees: Surprises and Snubs
Kyle Buchanan, our awards season columnist, breaks down the Academy Award nominations for 2026.
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For His Next Act, Darren Walker Is Heading to Hollywood
Anonymous Content, a production company whose top investor is Laurene Powell Jobs’s Emerson Collective, has named Darren Walker as president and chief executive.
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Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include lonely swordsmen, buddy cops, and a World War II German tank.
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Documentary Oscar Nominees Resist Authority in Different Ways
Reflecting the power of nonfiction filmmaking, each contender involves subjects and even directors resisting authority in different ways.
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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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5 Takeaways From the HBO Documentary ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who’s still sharp as ever.