She aided in the rediscovery of Oscar Micheaux and others who were telling stories for Black audiences early in the last century.
Category: Movies
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‘Stan & Ollie,’ ‘Resurrection’ and More Streaming Gems
Wildly original comedy-dramas, hair-raising horror and modest examinations of male tenderness are among the highlights of this month’s off-the-grid streaming recommendations.
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Hollywood Turns to Actors’ Strike After Writers Agree to Deal
The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, but a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.
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Writers Guild Deal With Studios Reflects Power of Unions
Reports suggest that screenwriters won concessions from Hollywood studios on key issues. That reflects the strength of unions’ hands in the current moment.
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Julia Fox Gets Dirty to Come Clean
The mischief and mayhem of her life are on display in a new memoir, and no one emerges spotless. “I could have done more damage,” she said.
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Julia Fox Gets Dirty to Come Clean
The mischief and mayhem of her life are on display in a new memoir, and no one emerges spotless. “I could have done more damage,” she said.
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Writers Guild and Studios Reach Deal to End Their Strike
The Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted. With actors still on picket lines, however, much of Hollywood will remain shut down.
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Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red Envelope
The company’s DVD subscription service is ending this month, bringing to a close an origin story that ultimately upended the entertainment industry.
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Progress in Hollywood Writers’ Strike Negotiations, but No Deal Yet
A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks will continue on Saturday.
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The Onscreen Apartments That Made Them Want to Live in New York
Twelve designers, architects and others reflect on the movie and TV homes, from SoHo lofts to houses on the park, that inspired them to move to the city, and informed their aesthetics.
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‘The Great Seduction,’ ‘Vicenta’ and More International Movies to Stream
This month’s picks include an Argentine documentary about reproductive justice, an uproarious Tamil riff on superhero movies, a visual essay about Ireland and Britain, and more.