He made a name for himself in British satires, then late in his career reached a different audience as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter movies.
Category: Movies
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Leslie Phillips, Comic Actor Who Sorted Wizards, Dies at 98
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D.I.Y. Sci-Fi: A Talk With Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead
The New York Times – Movies:The filmmaking and acting team discuss their latest low-budget science fiction movie, “Something in the Dirt,” and their work on the Marvel Disney+ series “Moon Knight.”
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‘Incredible but True’ Review: Track to the Future
The New York Times – Movies:A suburban couple makes a life-altering discovery in the basement of their new home in this delightfully odd comedy.
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Jimmy Kimmel Will Return as Oscars Host
The New York Times – Movies:It will be the late-night star’s third turn in the job, after stints in 2017 and 2018, the last time the show went with just one host.
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Winding Down With LaKeith Stanfield
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The “Atlanta” actor is juggling several projects, but he still tries to have a little fun.
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Winding Down With LaKeith Stanfield
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The “Atlanta” actor is juggling several projects, but he still tries to have a little fun.
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Douglas McGrath, Playwright, Filmmaker and Actor, Dies at 64
The New York Times – Movies:His one-man Off Broadway show, “Everything’s Fine,” directed by John Lithgow, had opened just weeks ago.
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How Daniel Radcliffe Gets ‘Weird’ in ‘The Al Yankovic Story’
The New York Times – Movies:The director Eric Appel narrates a scene from the film.
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‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The New York Times – Movies:The director and co-writer Eric Appel narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic.
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Five Action Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Movies:This month’s picks include films about fighting for survival, the thrill of revenge and brazen hackers.
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‘The Estate’ Review: No Good Will
The New York Times – Movies:Toni Collette and Anna Faris play sisters trying to weasel their way into their wealthy aunt’s will in this black comedy.
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‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ Review: Any Odd? He Beat It.
The New York Times – Movies:The parody musician makes a joke of his own life, with the help of Daniel Radcliffe, in this uproarious sham biopic.