The feel good story in ‘The Blind Side’ takes a dark turn in real life
NPR’s A Martinez talks to Chris Bumbaca of USA Today Sports, about a new twist to the story of retired NFL tackle Michael Oher, who’s life was the subject of the 2009 movie The Blind Side.
Tuohy family responds to Michael Oher’s allegations of his false adoption
In court documents filed in a Tennessee probate court, Oher alleged that the Tuohys convinced him to sign documents that agreed to a conservatorship in 2004.
Remembering Clarence Avant, one of the great connectors in music and entertainment
Clarence Avant, who boosted the careers of generations of musicians, entertainers, sports stars and politicians, has died. He was 92.
Can movie theaters sustain the ‘Barbie boost’?
Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called “Barbie boost.” Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?
Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here’s why
Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That’s created some disagreement in the rank and file.
Elaine McMillion Sheldon on her documentary ‘King Coal.’
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Elaine McMillion Sheldon about her documentary, “King Coal.” It’s about Appalachia’s deep economic and cultural ties to coal.
In ‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ a director centers true queer intimacy on screen
When Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.
Six takeaways from Disney’s quarterly earnings call
In a fickle media market, Disney’s overall revenue grew 4%. Despite declining ad revenue and uncertainty over the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, CEO Bob Iger sees growth opportunities.
Jamie Lee Curtis’ graphic novel shows how ‘We’re blowing it with Mother Nature’
This project was motivated by the climate crisis: “We are heading into a very, very dangerous place,” Curtis says. The story explores the environmental decisions one generation makes for the next.
‘Passages’ captures intimacy up-close — and the result is messy and mesmerizing
A narcissistic film director leaves his husband for a woman in Ira Sachs’ new drama. But ending a marriage is rarely clean or easy — as this thrilling, tempestuous film proves.
William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection,’ dead at 87
The Oscar winner’s other credits include To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, Rules of Engagement and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.
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