‘The Rehearsal’: Nathan Fielder needs his own Emmy category
Yes, Tom Cruise will soon own an Oscar. But has he ever flown a Boeing 737 with 150 passengers on board?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for…
‘Caught by the Tides’ review: A changing China, captured in outtakes
Dispatches from northern China, Jia Zhangke’s movies constitute their own cinematic universe. Repeatedly returning to themes of globalization and alienation, the 55-year-old director has meticulously…
‘Paradise’ Season 2: Creator teases Jane’s backstory, outside world
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with “Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman in front of a live audience at the…
‘The Damned’ review: The Civil War comes to quiet life, mesmerizingly
How much can you strip away from the war film and still have a war film? That question invigorates “The Damned,” the new movie from…
Pixar needs original animated hits. They’re much harder to come by at the box office
For decades, Pixar could hardly miss with its original animated films.Whether the subject was toys, fish or a cantankerous old man, the Emeryville-based computer animation…
Judge denies Blake Lively’s ask to keep Taylor Swift texts private
Some of Blake Lively‘s text messages with friend Taylor Swift could be disclosed in court, in a recent development of the actor’s winding legal battle…
’28 Years Later’ review: This reboot is half-genius, half-monster
Zombies were dormant when screenwriter Alex Garland convinced director Danny Boyle to resurrect the undead — and make them run. The galloping ghouls in their…
The sequel to Millie Bobby Brown’s first ever film is airing on TV tonight
Millie Bobby Brown was known for her role as Eleven in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things which aired in 2016 - but she didn't make…
Best post-apocalyptic film hailed ’21st century’s greatest’ is oddly optimistic
The movie widely regarded as one of the best sci-fi films ever made and is an absolute must-watch for any fans of the dystopian genreTheo…
‘Trans Los Angeles’ looks at life in L.A. through a fresh lens
As Mayela got off the bus, she saw Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raiding the pupusería she worked at in Los Angeles. The undocumented transgender…
How Toothless evolved for the new ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
Whether soaring through the sky or sharing a playful moment with his human bestie Hiccup, Toothless, the dark-hued dragon with a friendly face and an…
‘Prime Minister’ review: Stirring profile of New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Politicians typically don’t mind campaign documentaries, because a race is a road show and the camera is a practice run for the performance…
‘Hacks’ had a weak Season 4. How that could upend the Emmy race
“Hacks” won the comedy series Emmy last year on the strength of a campaign that proclaimed: Vote for us! We’re actually a comedy (unlike, you…
‘Dogma’ director Kevin Smith on film’s re-release after 25 years
For more than a quarter century, director Kevin Smith has tried to resurrect “Dogma,” his religious satire about two fallen angels looking to get back…
Don’t miss George Clooney in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ live on CNN
When “Good Night, and Good Luck” arrived on Broadway this spring, it initially provoked a surprising amount of cynicism. There were complaints that the adaptation…
‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ live review: CNN brings Broadway to masses
Saturday afternoon out west and evening back east, as citizens faced off against ICE agents in the streets of Los Angeles, “Good Night, and Good…
Hugh Grant’s ‘best film’ is now available to watch for free on the BBC
A Hugh Grant classic from the 1990s is now availableA beloved Hugh Grant rom-com has just become available on BBC iPlayer, offering viewers the chance…
In exhausting 'Bad Shabbos,' cringe-comedy clichés are observed a little too faithfully
Kyra Sedgwick, David Paymer and a cast that includes Method Man are put through paces by director Daniel Robbins for a comedy that feels devoid…
‘Dangerous Animals’ review: A shark horror film with tired blood
Sean Byrne knows how to show an audience a bad time. Sixteen years ago, the Australian filmmaker launched onto the scene with “The Loved Ones,”…
WWII film that ‘blows Dunkirk out of the water’ is leaving Netflix soon
This powerful hit drama is leaving Netflix later this monthKetsuda Phoutinane Spare Time Content Editor and Lucas Hill-Paul Content Editor22:25, 07 Jun 2025WWII film that…