Short Alternate Endings for Modern Attention Spans
Opinion: Alternate endings for modern attention spans Marlon Brando in the film The Godfather (1972).
Culture
Basant Returns to Lahore After Long Ban
Residents of the Pakistani city of Lahore are once again flying kites to mark the ancient festival of Basant this weekend.
Sentimental Value Dominates European Film Awards
Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," probably the most spectacularly European film of the past year, has, quite appropriately, swept the 38th European Film Awards (EFA), held in Berlin on January 17.
Why European Cinema Is Outshining Hollywood
European cinema is having a moment — and not the kind engineered by marketing departments or toy companies. As much of Hollywood doubles down on sequels, superheroes and slasher movies, the most vital films of the past year have come out of Europe.
Live: Four Award-Winning Filmmakers on Risk-Taking Cinema
Ahead of the European Film Awards ceremony held in Berlin on January 17, award-winning filmmakers Jafar Panahi, Oliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Joachim Trier will participate in a live discussion hosted by DW, The Hollywood Reporter and the European Film Academy on January 16 at 3:45 p.m. CET.
Louvre to Restore Empress Eugenie's Crown
The Louvre announced plans to restore the crown of Empress Eugenie, which was abandoned by thieves during their getaway after a brazen heist in the Paris museum last year. Thieves made off with €88 million ($104 million) in jewels in October but dropped the 170-year-old crown as they escaped.
Neil Diamond at 85: His Songs Still Resonate
Neil Diamond celebrates his 85th birthday — and while the musician himself has long retired from the stage, his music is more present than ever. Few songwriters have created so many distinctive melodies over the decades; tunes with a firm place in the collective memory: "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "I'm a Believer," "I Am...
Sinners Sets Oscar Record with 16 Nominations
The horror film "Sinners" by Ryan Coogler broke Oscar history by earning a total 16 Oscar nominations on Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15. The previous record of 14 had been held by "All About Eve," "Titantic" and "La La Land."
Covert Iranian Film Wins Sundance Ensemble Award
Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz in Park City, Utah, after the premiere of their film The Friend's House is Here at the Sundance Film Festival. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption toggle caption Mandalit del Barco/NPR A feature film shot covertly in Iran won a jury award for ensemble cast at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Why Fans Can't Get Enough of Bridgerton
The start of season four of "Bridgerton" marks the return of one of the most successful series of the streaming era. In this season, Benedict, the third of four sons of the widowed Violet Bridgerton, takes center stage. He would much rather continue living a life as an artist and bohemian than engage in romantic pursuits.
Vampires as Mirrors of Society
In the run-up to the Oscars on March 15, all eyes are on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards.
Catherine O'Hara, Beloved Canadian Actress, Dies at 71
Canadian-born actress Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71, her management agency said on Friday. O'Hara was an Emmy-winner who starred in the series "Schitt's Creek" and the movie "Home Alone." She also starred in the movie "Beetlejuice" and the Hollywood satire show "The Studio."