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In 'Complete Unknown,' Rachel Weisz's character is more of an intellectual concept than a human being'Complete' stars Michael Shannon as a government employee whose former girlfriend (Rachel Weisz) returns, this time with a new identity. The movie co-stars Azita Ghanizada and Kathy Bates.
'Lo and Behold' director Werner Herzog shows he is a fanatical dreamerWerner Herzog's new documentary 'Lo' describes the history of the internet, including the current era, when the global interconnectedness it provides is fraught with both promise and peril.
How Christopher Guest of 'Mascots' influenced the mockumentary'Mascots,' which will debut on Netflix in October, looks to be the newest mockumentary by Christopher Guest, who also directed such comedies as 'Best in Show' and 'Waiting for Guffman.'
Will Gene Wilder's 'Blazing Saddles,' 'Willy Wonka' be at a theater near you?Films starring Wilder will be screened at some AMC theaters on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4. In an age of acclaimed TV and Netflix, do moviegoers still want the communal experience of seeing a beloved film?
'La La Land' wins over Venice Film Festival: Will Toronto like it?The new movie 'La La Land,' which stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, is winning raves at the Venice Film Festival. The film is the newest to feature song-and-dance numbers following the popularity of movies like 'Into the Woods' and 'Les Misérables.'
How Gene Wilder made 'Willy Wonka' so memorableGene Wilder starred in the popular 1971 movie musical as a mysterious candy maker. The role became one of his most famous. What's behind the lasting appeal of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'?
Gene Wilder 'blessed every film we did with his magic,' says Mel BrooksWilder, who starred in such films as 'Blazing Saddles,' 'Young Frankenstein,' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' has died.
'Don't Breathe' wins weekend box office: Is horror a summer success?'Breathe' became the newest horror movie success, during a summer when many blockbuster hopefuls have struggled. The film stars Stephen Lang.
Where does Hollywood go from here after a difficult summer?The running theme this summer was of big movies not living up to the hype, for either moviegoers, critics or both. What should studios do now?
'Southside With You' is nuanced and charmingThe film tells the story of the first date shared by Barack (Parker Sawyers) and Michelle Obama (Tika Sumpter). It's a sunny, strolling odyssey through African-American life in 1989, filtered through two future icons as they navigate the world around them and their place in it.
'Hell or High Water' is just about perfect with its satisfying construction'High Water' stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster as brothers who rob banks and Jeff Bridges as the Texas Ranger chasing them. It's a lean, efficient modern Western.
Why did Dwayne Johnson earn more than Jennifer Lawrence in 2016?Johnson beat previous champion Robert Downey Jr. to become the world's highest-paid actor this year, while Ms. Lawrence held on to her title. Lawrence has previously written about the difference in pay between actors and actresses in Hollywood.
Why 'Ben-Hur' couldn't win box office race against 'Suicide Squad'The 2016 remake of the classic story 'Ben-Hur' wasn't a big draw for audiences this past weekend, with the new film opening in fifth place, below films such as the DC Comics movie 'Suicide Squad.'
'Kubo and the Two Strings' is propelled by imagination rather than mightThe animated movie 'Kubo' is a quest of family and folktale through dazzling animated landscapes.
Is Zendaya taking on this legendary role in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'?Reports may have revealed the character Zendaya will portray in the upcoming 'Spider-Man' film. The movie will co-star Tom Holland, Marisa Tomei, and Michael Keaton.
'War Dogs' doesn't have many thrills'Dogs' stars Miles Teller and Jonah Hill as childhood friends who improbably become international arms dealers during the Iraq War. It's directed by Todd Phillips.
'Ben-Hur' is tepid and CGI-heavy'Ben-Hur' stars Jack Huston as the Jewish prince in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, with Toby Kebbel as Judah's boyhood best friend. The chariot scene is heavy on the CGI effects, which, compared to the 1959 version, seems like cheating.
'Imperium' is pulpy but effectiveStar Daniel Radcliffe gives an edgy performance as an FBI agent who goes undercover inside domestic terrorist organizations. The film is a reminder that not all the terrorists in the US are imports.
'A Tale of Love and Darkness' is often irretrievably dourNatalie Portman's directorial debut, which stars Amir Tessler, Gilad Kahana, and Portman as members of a family living in Israel in 1947, still has morsels to savor.
Is Natalie Portman finished with her Marvel scientist character Jane Foster?Ms. Portman recently said of her time with Marvel films, 'As far as I know, I'm done.' The actress had previously starred in the 2011 superhero movie 'Thor' and 2013's 'Thor: The Dark World.'
