The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn’t. But he doesn’t let it get him down.
Category: Movies
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Mark Hamill Blames Himself for Missing the Beatles Live
“My mom said, ‘You can have the album or you can see them in concert,’” the actor said. “I said, ‘Well, the album is forever and the girls will ruin the concert with their screaming.’”
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How to Film Stephen King Novels Like ‘The Long Walk’ and ‘The Running Man’
The author “isn’t shy about his opinions,” as one director put it. But he gives filmmakers a wide berth and they have to decide what to put onscreen.
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In ‘Hedda,’ Tessa Thompson Puts a Sexy, Messy Spin on the ‘Female Hamlet’
Have you ever seen Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” set in the 1950s with a biracial star in a lesbian love triangle? In this new film adaptation, you will.
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‘HIM’ Creators on How the Realities of Pro Football Lend Themselves to Horror
The realities surrounding the league and the pressures athletes face make the sport ripe for the frightfest “HIM,” its makers say.
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Guillermo del Toro on Creating a ‘Frankenstein’ Monster Unlike Any Before
For his new take on the classic tale, del Toro aimed to defy expectations. He envisioned the creature as a thing of beauty and a work of art.
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Theater to Stream: Mark Rylance in ‘Twelfth Night,’ and More
This month’s picks include a 1974 adaptation of the Eugene Ionesco play “Rhinoceros,” starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, and a behind-the-scenes look at Disney.
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Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, death comes from unexpected places and unseen psychos.
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At the Toronto Film Festival, the Art Form Is Alive and Thriving
Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” and Agnieszka Holland’s “Franz” led a strong festival slate, even with clunkers like a Paula Deen documentary.
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The Sex in the ‘Oslo Trilogy’ Is Taboo-Breaking. The Niceness Is Shocking.
Dag Johan Haugerud’s “Oslo Trilogy” movies follow city residents as they navigate contemporary intimacy. What’s provocative is their empathy, the director says.
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9 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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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a musical blockbuster and live-action remake of a beloved Disney animation.