Forget the pious immigrant family drama. Films and shows like “Joy Ride,” “Beef” and “Shortcomings” are finally exploring all dimensions of the experience.
Category: Movies
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What’s Lost When Censors Tamper With Classic Films
A new edit of ‘The French Connection’ removes a racial slur. But nit-picking old artworks for breaking today’s rules inevitably makes it harder to see the complete picture.
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Coco Lee, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Mulan’ Singer, Dies at 48
A pop star across Asia by her early 20s, Ms. Lee reached international recognition with an Oscar-nominated song in 2001.
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‘Wham!’ Review: They Made It Big, Then Broke Up
A new movie documents George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s storming of the pop airwaves as the duo Wham! and laughs past the thorny questions.
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Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie Over South China Sea Map
Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film has been banned in the country for its use of a map depicting territory that both China and Vietnam claim as their own.
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Paul Justman, Who Shed Light on Motown’s Unsung Heroes, Dies at 74
After establishing himself as a leading music video director in the 1980s, he found acclaim with his 2002 documentary about session musicians.
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With Indiana Jones’s Return, Looking Back at the Opening Scene of ‘Raiders’
A shot-by-shot breakdown of the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” sequence that became a defining one in adventure movies.
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Hollywood Actors Extend Contract Talks at Deadline
Their union, SAG-AFTRA, and the major studios pushed the expiration date ahead to July 12 and will keep negotiating.
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Alan Arkin in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Was a Career Highlight
The actor’s distinguished career is best captured by the humanity in his portrayal of a real estate salesman in the 1992 film written by David Mamet.
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The Best Films of 2023, So Far
Our critics picked six films that you can catch up with over the long holiday.
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Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in July
The best James Bond movie of recent years is among a handful of great titles leaving soon for U.S. subscribers.
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Alan Arkin, Comic Actor With a Serious Side, Dies at 89
He got laughs and won awards on Broadway in “Enter Laughing” and in movies like “Little Miss Sunshine.” But he also had a flair for drama.