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First LookCurtain call for cinemas? Warner Bros. unveils plan to stream films.Warner Bros. Pictures announced that next year its films will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. The move has rattled the film industry as most cinemas remain closed and continue to struggle through the pandemic.
Big personalities and politics: ‘Mank’ offers hijinks from old Hollywood“Mank,” a possible Oscar contender about a “Citizen Kane” screenwriter, is at its most enjoyable when it explores the people behind the tinsel.
Why Hollywood turns a blind eye to China’s human rights abusesU.S. entertainment companies want access to China’s vast market. But critics say Hollywood bends too far to accommodate Beijing.
Goodness gracious: ‘Fireball’ captures how meteors shape our planetIn “Fireball,” people across the globe express a “positively exhilarating” passion for what has dropped from the sky, writes film critic Peter Rainer.
First LookSean Connery: A legacy that defined masculinity in a bygone eraScottish actor Sean Connery, the original James Bond, was an icon of an era – a dashing, womanizing, macho man – one increasingly distant from today. He died Saturday.
‘Time’ and ‘The Antidote’ offer path to unity in a divisive timeFilm critic Peter Rainer shares what he appreciates about a pair of recent documentaries, “Time” and “The Antidote,” which address societal divisions.
First LookActors with disabilities urge inclusivity on ADA anniversaryActors with disabilities say the film and entertainment industry needs to work on its representation of people with disabilities, during a panel discussion coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
‘Chicago 7’: Fast-talking court drama is a window on protest and AmericaWith the debut of “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” film critic Peter Rainer examines the intersection of popular culture and events that define a nation.
First LookPandemic forces US and UK movie theater chain to stay shutCineworld, the second-largest movie theater group in the United States, is temporarily shuttering 536 locations. With the delayed release of big films like “No Time to Die” and “Black Widow,” cinemas are struggling to make ends meet.
Home theater: Bring the family together with the Beatles and ‘Babe’Film critic Peter Rainer suggests a selection of family films that have multigenerational appeal and a unifying power.
From ‘I Am Woman’ to ‘Get on Up’: Movies that hit the right noteWith the release of a new biopic about Helen Reddy, “I Am Woman,” the Monitor’s film critic shares some of his top choices for films about singers.
Even without Mushu, Disney ups remake game with ‘Mulan’There’s no Mushu, Shang, or sassy grandma, but Disney’s highly anticipated remake of “Mulan” took risks that paid off.
Movies bring us together. But should we get used to viewing them apart?With streaming splintering people’s attention and a pandemic closing cinema doors, shared experiences like going to the movies are evolving.
First LookA first: Women show up in force on Venice Film Festival rosterIn a huge leap from previous years’ “embarrassing percentiles,” 44% of the films showcased at the 2020 Venice Film Festival are directed by women. “I feel very comfortable and proud to be in that environment,” said one female director competing in the festival.
With the return of ‘Mulan,’ a look at Asian actors who paved the wayWith the return of ‘Mulan,’ a film critic surveys the work of actors who have contributed to this moment of progress for Asian women in Hollywood.
Home theater: Movies from women who showed Hollywood who’s bossFilm critic Peter Rainer highlights movies from a trio of women who have helped break barriers in Hollywood.
First LookOlivia de Havilland: Oscar winner and Hollywood activistOlivia de Havilland, beloved to millions as Melanie Wilkes of “Gone With the Wind,” but also an activist who challenged Hollywood’s contract system, died Sunday.
Home theater: Films bring Paris to your living roomWith wanderlust on pause, movies offer a way to travel to far-off locales. Begin your journey with these films set in Paris.
Home theater: With games on hold, it’s sports films for the win (video)The Monitor’s film critic shares his top picks for movies and documentaries that capture the drama and pulse racing that accompany sporting events.
Home theater: Movies that live up to the books that inspired themMovies based on books often complement what’s on the page, rather than trying to replicate it. Our film critic shares his favorite adaptations.
