Esther Zuckerman
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What ‘It Ends With Us’ Says About the Blake Lively Brand
The images onscreen are informed by the actress’s offscreen businesses, making the movie a fascinating study in the uses of star power.
Know What’s Funny About Getting Old? These Movies Do.
Star-studded with leading ladies, who are all a bit older, recent comedies like “The Fabulous Four” and “80 for Brady” are establishing a popular new...
A Guide to Every ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameo
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the stars, but they get help from a host of actors you may know from other superhero movies.
What Fancams Get Right About Our Love of Movies (and Stars)
The creators of clips about Swann Arlaud (“Anatomy of a Fall”) and others have found a way to make cinephilia a communal experience in the...
Stream Shelley Duvall’s Greatest Performances: ‘The Shining,’ ‘Popeye’ and More
In “The Shining,” “Popeye” and more, her unusual presence jumps off the screen. That’s true even in small roles in “Annie Hall” and “Time Bandits.”
This Service Cat Has a Big Job: The Apocalypse
The director of “A Quiet Place: Day One” was confident a cat could take on the end of the world. But could the feline actors...
The Animosity Tour and Other Promotional Movie Campaigns We Love
For Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson and others, the standard publicity push isn’t so standard anymore.
Jenny Nicholson’s Review of Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Is Worth Watching
Jenny Nicholson’s granular critique of Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser experience reflects the fraught relationship between studios and fans right now.
With ‘The Watchers’ and ‘Trap,’ the Shyamalan Family Scares Together
Saleka and Ishana Night Shyamalan are collaborating with their father, M. Night Shyamalan, on the thrillers “The Watchers” and “Trap.” The release dates are a...
At Cannes, the Dogs Were Good Again This Year
The festival has long embraced canine stars like Messi, the hero of “Anatomy of a Fall,” while human stars are happy to take their furry...