‘Dune: Part Two’ nails the dismount in the conclusion(?) of the sweeping sci-fi saga
Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to his stirring adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel introduces conflicts and characterizations the book never bothered with, but should have.
‘American Fiction’ star Jeffrey Wright searches for ‘strange humanness’ in roles
Wright is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a novelist who’s frustrated with the publishing industry’s expectations of Black authors. His first starring role was in the 1996 film Basquiat.
‘Oscar Wars’ spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy
From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman discusses the controversies. Originally broadcast Feb. 22, 2023.
Here are 6 movies to see this spring
Usually around this time, Hollywood is talking about how to keep its box office momentum going. This year, January was so lackluster that studios had to jump-start moviegoing from scratch.
Oscar-nommed doc: A 13-year-old and her dad demand justice after she is raped
In “To Kill a Tiger,” director Nisha Pahuja follows the case of a girl who is gang-raped in her Indian village. The villagers say she should marry one of the rapists.
J.Lo can’t stop telling us about herself. Why can’t I stop watching?
Jennifer Lopez’s latest film is a direct-to-streaming musical extravaganza called This Is Me…Now. It’s a self-financed love story inspired by her own that is at once camp, and classically J.Lo.
Lily Gladstone could make history if she wins an Oscar. She doesn’t take it lightly
“Killers of the Flower Moon” actress Lily Gladstone could become the first Native American actor to win an Oscar in an acting category.
Sterling K. Brown recommends taking it ‘moment to moment,’ on screen and in life
Brown won Emmys for his roles in The People v. O.J. Simpson and This is Us. Now he’s nominated for the best supporting actor Oscar for American Fiction. Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2024.
‘Rustin’ star Colman Domingo says the civil rights activist has been a ‘North Star’
Domingo is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Bayard Rustin, an activist who was forced into the background because he was gay. Originally broadcast Dec. 11, 2024.
A birthday party for a dying father chronicles childhood before loss in ‘Tótem’
Director Lila Avilés’ film is a celebration of family and spirituality in contemporary Mexican society. And it’s a beacon of how women filmmakers are becoming the new face of Mexican cinema.
Jennifer Lopez: Then and now
Jennifer Lopez offers a companion to her 2002 album This Is Me…Then. On This Is Me…Now she is once again inspired by falling in love with Ben Affleck.
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