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.
Christmas movies: the case for ‘The Polar Express’
All Things Considered producer Elena Burnett makes a convincing case for the movie The Polar Express.
Indiana Jones and the voice of Troy Baker
The Great Circle is all Indy, no Harrison. Iconic video game actor Troy Baker discusses how he reinterpreted the role.
In the movies, villainous health insurers have been a chronic condition
For better or — mostly — worse, Hollywood has helped shape the public’s image of the health insurance industry in films ranging from John Grisham’s The Rainmaker to the Oscar-winning As Good as It Gets.
‘Nickel Boys’ establishes a new way of seeing Black characters on screen
RaMell Ross’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an ambitious, immersive experience.
In ‘Queer’, Daniel Craig hooks up and shoots up
The movie Queer stars Daniel Craig as you’ve never seen him: as a junkie prowling the streets, hooking up, shooting up and guzzling tequila. He meets a handsome young man (Drew Starkey) he longs to connect with, and they embark on a quest into the jungle in search of a drug that will unite them on a deep, spiritual level. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name), the film is based on a short novel by William S. Burroughs.
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Our 12 favorites moments of 2024
We check out a lot of things in a given year: Lots of movies, TV shows, and music. Today, we are highlighting some of the best pop culture moments we enjoyed the most in 2024.
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