“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” drastically outperformed “The Smashing Machine,” a vehicle for Dwayne Johnson, known to fans as the Rock.
Category: Movies
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In ‘One Battle After Another,’ a Tom Petty Song Enhances a Scene
The Tom Petty hit has a rich cinematic legacy that Paul Thomas Anderson draws on for the closing moments of his tale of radical revolutionaries.
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5 Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Movie
The pop star’s new album arrived with a limited-run film in which she debuts a video for “The Fate of Ophelia” and chats about the LP’s songs.
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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in October
“Nobody Wants This” is back and so is Kathryn Bigelow, with a new political thriller starring Idris Elba.
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Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include convicted swordsmen, crooked cops, and more.
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In ‘Good Boy,’ a Retriever Is the Breakout Star in a Horror Film
The director and producer enlisted their family pet and filmed in their home for more than 400 days to meet the challenges of working with a pooch.
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8 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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Daniel Day-Lewis Gets Candid About His Return From Retirement
Yes, he did announce (against the advice of family and friends) he was quitting. But it was never about acting, and working with his son has meant everything.
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‘Anemone’ Review: Daniel Day-Lewis Is Too Big for Some Movies
After announcing his retirement from acting eight years ago, the performer returns in a drama directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis.
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In ‘Roofman,’ Channing Tatum Finally Feels He Can Hold His Own
For years, he battled impostor syndrome: “I felt like I was just barely hanging on.” Finally, with “Roofman,” he says he can hold his own against any actor.
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‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Licking Wounds, In and Out of the Ring
Dwayne Johnson shines, but the movie around him tells the wrong story.