This post was updated April 10 at 9:10 p.m. From lighthearted rom-coms to blood-curdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Read more...
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April 7, 7:18 pm
Q&A: Cast, crew of ‘Metal Lords’ discuss adolescent representation in film
This post was updated April 10 at 9:19 p.m. How do people cope with the obstacles of high school? Sometimes, they start a heavy metal band. Read more...
Photo: Adrian Greensmith plays Hunter in Netflix’s “Metal Lords.” (Courtesy of Scott Patrick Green/Netflix)
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April 6, 10:01 pm
Film preview: Spring movie release buzz brings promise of engaging action, comedy
Bright new films are in full bloom this spring. To start off the sunny season, upcoming film releases are stirring up more buzz than the bees. Read more...
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April 1, 4:50 pm
Film review: ‘Moonshot’ follows star-crossed lovers in charming yet predictable rom-com
Reinventing the formulaic rom-com with a sci-fi spin, HBO Max’s latest flick shoots for the moon but ends up lost in space. Set in the year 2049, “Moonshot” transports viewers to a dystopian future where Earth resembles a landfill and Mars has been terraformed. Read more...
Photo: Lana Condor (left) and Cole Sprouse (right) play Sophie and Walt in HBO Max’s “Moonshot.” (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
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March 31, 3:49 pm
Second Take: Studios fail to uplift people of color in true crime miniseries
Entertainment’s fascination with true crime may be crossing the line when turning fact into fiction. In the past few months, streamers and studios have been producing miniseries after miniseries that chronicle true crime cases, most of which are well-received by audiences. Read more...
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March 27, 11:03 pm
Oscars 2022: Academy Awards celebrate representation at in-person Dolby Theatre ceremony
This post was updated March 30 at 11:36 p.m. Film fanatics far and wide were united once more at the 94th Academy Awards. With the theme of this year’s Oscars as “Movie Lovers Unite,” attendees returned to the Dolby Theatre on Sunday for Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year. Read more...
Photo: The cast and crew of “CODA” accept the Oscar for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards. (Courtesy of Terekah Najuwan/A.M.P.A.S.)
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March 26, 3:03 pm
Oscars 2022
In elegant black and gold, filmmakers around the world are being celebrated once more at the 94th Academy Awards. This year’s nominees have navigated uncharted waters and pushed the bounds of the big screen, creating a new collection of diverse and beloved stories. Read more...
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