Category: Movies

Netflix’s Approach Shifts, Pushing Content That Can ‘Pop’

The New York Times – Movies:
The streaming service long thought spending on ads didn’t result in more viewers. That has subtly changed under the marketing chief Marian Lee.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-Winning Japanese Composer, Dies at 71

The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Sakamoto, whose work with Yellow Magic Orchestra influenced electronic music, composed scores for “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant.”
The Bizarro Worlds of Quentin Dupieux’s Comedy

The New York Times – Movies:
The French director, whose latest film is “Smoking Causes Coughing,” spoke about five comedy clips that have inspired his work.
A Beginner’s Guide to Dungeons & Dragons

The New York Times – Movies:
The filmmakers behind “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” help explain the characters, monsters and spells that make up their new film.
Adam Sandler Grows Up (Mostly)

The New York Times – Movies:
At 56, the formerly juvenile funnyman has matured into a subtler, more nuanced comedy performer. It’s why the “Murder Mystery” films work so well.
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

The New York Times – Movies:
This month’s picks will creep you out with supernatural sounds, toilet terrors and a jaw-dropping twist.
Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88

The New York Times – Movies:
He made cinéma vérité documentaries — more than 160 — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
Why Tetris Consumed Your Brain

The New York Times – Movies:
Tetris exploded in popularity after a race in the 1980s to secure global rights for the Soviet-made video game, a tale retold in a new movie. It is still captivating minds decades later.
A Movie Confronts Germany’s Other Genocide

The New York Times – Movies:
“Measures of Men” tells the story of the systematic massacre of Herero and Nama people in what is now Namibia. Its maker hopes the film will bring a debate about Germany’s colonial guilt into the center of society.
‘Murder Mystery 2’ Review: The Case of the Innocuous Sequel

The New York Times – Movies:
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston return as private detectives in this Netflix follow-up comedy.
Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88

The New York Times – Movies:
He made cinéma vérité movies — 160 in all — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
Stream These 9 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in April

The New York Times – Movies:
A bunch of great TV shows and movies are departing for U.S. subscribers this month. Catch them while you can.