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Hailee Steinfeld on ‘Sinners’ and What the Movie Taught Her

For the Ryan Coogler-directed vampire tale, “this character is what pushed me to sort of truly live in myself,” the actress said.

‘One Battle After Another’ Is in VistaVision. Should You Care?

Filmmakers are giving a format that hasn’t been popular since the 1950s another try.

Wunmi Mosaku on Why ‘Sinners’ Is the ‘Greatest Love Story Ever Told’

The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all.

Vinyl Listening Bars Help Offer New Yorkers a ‘Music Massage’ 

Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony…

Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From ‘The Boondocks’ Christmas Special

With “A Huey Freeman Christmas,” the show continued what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began: acknowledging the weight of the holiday.

Aaron Pierre: From Action Prince to Lion King

The British actor stars as an ex-Marine in the new Netflix thriller “Rebel Ridge” and as the titular cat in the upcoming “Mufasa: The Lion…

‘The Vince Staples Show’ Is Part Art House, Part ‘Home Improvement’

The hip-hop star’s wit has long shone in his critically acclaimed music and on social media. Now, it is the center of his new Netflix…

A New Membership Club Bets on Black Business

The Babel sisters closed their beloved cocktail bar and brought its vibes to a new spot for a fee. To them, the time was right.

Mixtape Sites Like DatPiff Propelled Rap. Can They Be Preserved?

Websites offering up free — and not always legal — music flourished in the gap between the fall of the CD era and the rise of streaming….

New Year’s Eve D.J.s Haven’t Been This Busy Since 2019

For the first time in years, New Year’s Eve parties are back in full swing, despite a possible equipment shortage and a tripledemic.