The joys of surprising yourself with ‘The Last Duel’ … and ‘Succession’
There’s a kind of satisfaction that comes from something living up to your expectations. But there’s a different kind of pleasure that only being surprised by your own reactions can bring.
‘The Last Duel’ is a ‘Rashomon’-style #MeToo story — and a messy medieval epic
Ridley Scott’s epic, which opens in 1386 Paris, tells the story of a duel between a squire of a knight from three points of view — including that of the woman they’re fighting over.
Todd Haynes’ new film takes us deep into The Velvet Underground
In his first documentary, filmmaker Todd Haynes uses the language of experimental cinema to spotlight the Velvet Underground, a legendary band that flowered within New York’s avant-garde art world.
New film follows the divers who risked it all in the Thailand cave rescue
NPR’s A Martínez talks to filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi about the documentary The Rescue — which recounts the 2018 underwater effort to save 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave.
Halloween Kills (2021)
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Bergman Island (2021)
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Ruthie Tompson, an animator with the longest history at Disney, dies at 111
Ruthie Tompson’s painting and animation work at the Walt Disney Company dates back to the 1920s — from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Rescuers.
Documentary follows the divers who risked it all in the Thailand cave rescue
The Rescue follows the 18-day effort to rescue 12 boys and their coach from an underwater cave. Filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin recount the harrowing mission with diver Rick Stanton.
‘Bond’ franchise will have to make changes to appeal to a younger audience
Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond is coming to an end with the release of No Time To Die. But with Amazon acquiring MGM, where does the 007 franchise go from here?
Coming to terms with James Bond’s flawed past — as a fan and as a critic
The new James Bond movie, No Time To Die, is out in theaters, ending Daniel Craig’s run as 007. NPR critic Eric Deggans has long loved the franchise — yet its flawed legacy is hard to see past.
Daniel Craig outshines ‘No Time To Die’ in his final turn as James Bond
Craig has been a terrific James Bond, maybe even the best. But there’s something a little too strained about the tragic emotional arc his character has carried with over the past several movies.
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