The jury’s in: You won’t miss anything watching this movie from the couch
There’s been a bit of consternation flying around about the fact that the theatrical release of Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, was very muted. But this movie is perfect to watch at home.
What makes a good Hollywood sequel? ‘The Godfather Part II’ turns 50
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks to NPR producer Marc Rivers about the 50th anniversary of The Godfather Part II and what makes a good movie sequel.
Is “The Godfather: Part II,” the perfect sequel?
Given the fact that it seems like Hollywood churns out nothing but sequels, you would think the industry would have perfected the genre by now. Some sequels are pretty darn good, but many believe the perfect movie sequel came out 50 years ago this mont…
To make ‘The Godfather’ his way, Francis Ford Coppola waged a studio battle
Coppola was 29 when he signed on to direct a film. “I was young and had no power,” he said in 2016, “so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around.” Coppola is a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree.
‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Nickel Boys’ are 2 ambitious and captivating dramas
Nickel Boys is one of the most thrillingly inventive literary adaptations our critic has seen in years, while The Brutalist is a rare American films that feels genuinely worthy of the word “epic.”
WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color featured in ‘The Six Triple Eight’
Michel Martin speaks with filmmaker Tyler Perry and actor Kerry Washington about their film based on World War II’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color.
In ‘Mufasa,’ every question you never had about ‘The Lion King’ is answered
It’s been five years since Disney remade its animated classic The Lion King as a photorealistic blockbuster. This leads us to Mufasa: The Lion King, a new prequel telling the story of Mufasa’s rise — as well as the origins of his rivalry with Scar. The…
We debate the best movies to watch on an airplane
Watching a movie on a plane can be a great way to pass the time if you’re traveling for the holidays – particularly if you’re going a long way. But picking the right movie can be very tricky. Today, we’re debating the best movies to watch on an airplan…
‘Wicked’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ make the shortlists to be nominated for an Oscar
A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.
‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Wrath of Khan’ added to the National Film Registry
Every year, the National Film Registry picks 25 movies to be preserved for posterity by the Library of Congress. This year’s crop also includes Beverly Hills Cop, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more.
Loved abroad, the Indian movie ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is snubbed at home
The internationally acclaimed Indian film All We Imagine As Light explores the lives of working women in Mumbai. But in India, it’s seen as not Indian enough for the Oscars.
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