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Movies you missed: ‘Moonstruck’ was a hit for a reason

Let’s revisit some great performances — Cher! Nicholas Cage! Olympia Dukakis! — in the classic 1987 New York romance.

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video

The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable.

B.J. Novak says his movie ‘Vengeance’ is about breaking down false assumptions

NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to actor B.J. Novak about starring in the new movie Vengeance. He also wrote the film’s screenplay and made his directorial debut.

Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters

Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Paul Herman, and Tony Sirico — all in a few weeks. It’s the passing of a generation of Hollywood’s most celebrated “mobsters.”

Blaster used in the first ‘Star Wars’ film could break memorabilia auction record

The original blaster used in the first Star Wars film could break records when it goes up for auction next month. The futuristic weapon was wielded by Han Solo.

What makes a death scene ‘immortal?’ A writer explains his favorite fictional deaths

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dan Kois about his list of “The 50 Greatest Fictional Deaths of All Time” in Slate.

Paul Sorvino, star of ‘Goodfellas,’ and ‘Law & Order,’ dies at 83

Specializing in playing cops and crooks, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television.

DC League of Super-Pets (2022)

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Alex’s War (2022)

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Bob Rafelson, ‘Five Easy Pieces’ director and ‘The Monkees’ co-creator, has died

Rafelson, who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, died on Saturday at his home in Aspen, Colo. He was 89.

Are movie theaters back in business?

Movie theaters were struggling even before the pandemic. Scott Simon talks with reporter Matt Belloni about whether a blockbuster like the ‘Top Gun’ sequel means theaters are back.

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