

Kyle Buchanan
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Charles Melton, ‘May December’ Breakout Star, Is Transformed
The ex-“Riverdale” star transformed himself for Todd Haynes’s new drama. As an actor, he’s caught between wanting to be seen and wanting to disappear.

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film: 4 Takeaways From the Premiere
The star skipped the red carpet and slipped into the celebrity-filled screening on Saturday night. But the movie pulls back the curtain — a little.

Nicolas Cage on ‘Dream Scenario’ and Fame
In his new dark comedy, the star plays a man who begins popping up in people’s dreams. It’s a metaphor for viral fame that he...

Sofia Coppola Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t.
Young women let the director know how influential she is. But it’s still a battle to make films like her acclaimed “Priscilla.”

Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Movie: 4 Takeaways
There’s something in the singer’s highly anticipated new concert documentary for newcomers and superfans alike.

Introducing Nathan Lane, the Hip New Face of A24
With roles in “Dicks: The Musical” and “Beau Is Afraid,” the stage star is now a repertory player for the hot film company. “Who would...

Wes Anderson on Roald Dahl and ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’
For years, the director puzzled over an adaptation of “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” Then he let the characters say things they weren’t meant...

What Would Strikes Do to Oscar Season?
The delay of some big titles, like “Dune: Part Two,” has ramifications for coming releases like “May December” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival
The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of...

Ava DuVernay Explains How She Adapted the Nonfiction Best Seller ‘Caste’
The nonfiction best seller explores race and hierarchy but doesn’t suggest a straightforward adaptation. For her film, DuVernay got creative.