Disney Announces The Date Of ‘Hamilton’ Movie Release
Disney announced on Tuesday that it is fast-tracking the release of the movie of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway show, Hamilton. It will be released on the Disney+ streaming platform.
Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hotheaded Dad On ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies At 92
Stiller performed in a comedy duo with wife Anne Meara and appeared in films and on Broadway and television. Onscreen, he was George Costanza’s father; in real life, he was dad to actor Ben Stiller.
Director Alice Wu On Her New Film ‘The Half Of It’
Alice Wu’s new movie, “The Half of It,” is a play on Cyrano de Bergerac with an LGBTQ twist. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to the director.
Steve Martin On His Years As A Comic — And Walking Away From Stand-Up
At the height of his fame, Martin shifted his focus from stand-up to acting and writing. He called his memoir, Born Standing Up, a biography of “someone I used to know.” Originally broadcast in 2008.
A Sensational Film About Street Violence In London Is Now Streaming
A new film about street violence in London became a sensation after its release in British theaters a few months ago. Now, Blue Story is available on streaming services for American viewers.
Brian Dennehy’s ‘Driveways’ Performance Is Gruff, Graceful — And A Goodbye
Dennehy, who died April 15, plays a suburban widower who befriends a mother and her son in one of his last films. It’s the kind of deeply lived-in performance that Dennehy was known for.
Tom Cruise And NASA Could Be A Match Made In The Heavens
NASA confirmed that actor Tom Cruise and private spaceflight company Space X are considering a feature film shot on board the International Space Station.
French Satire ‘Deerskin’ Opens Online — But Will Share Proceeds With Movie Theaters
French satire Deerskin was scheduled to screen in movie theaters this week. Instead, it is now opening online and will help theaters with the money earned on streaming views.
‘Fresh Air’ Remembers Bollywood Icon Irrfan Khan
One of India’s most beloved film stars, Khan, who died April 29, became internationally known for his work in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. Originally broadcast in 2012.
‘Hollywood’ Serves Up A Progressive Alt-History Parable, Thinly Sliced
Noble-minded (and determined you don’t forget that) but glibly made, the latest Ryan Murphy Netflix miniseries offers an alternate history in which brave Hollywood types change the world.
Troubled Teen Finds New Direction In Clear-Eyed ‘Bull’
A 14-year-old girl finds herself drawn to bull riding in this “humble and low-key to a fault” debut feature.
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