A Nigerian Filmmaker Hungry to Elevate Nollywood’s Thrills
The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival.
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When the Stage Harnesses the Power of the Movies
Adaptations of films will be a factor at the Tonys this year. Surprisingly the best of these shows are not always the most faithful.
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‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: In a Joyful Weirdo, Lessons for Young Artists
This Ron Howard documentary doesn’t ignore the Muppet mastermind’s faults, but the tribute has a lot to teach creators everywhere.
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CreditDisney How Stop-Motion Yetis Emerged From Film Hibernation
“The Primevals,” a movie in the lineage of “Jason and the Argonauts,” was filmed 30 years ago. It has finally been released.
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Watch an Ambush at the Bullet Farm in ‘Furiosa’
The director George Miller narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Tom Burke.
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Credit Anatomy of a SceneFrom “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson” to “Gay USA,” seven movies that will fill your screen with joy, history and rainbows.
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CreditNetflix The documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man,” from Ron Howard, explains how the puppeteer was inspired by felt, feathers and the lifelong pursuit of creativity.
CreditThomas Prior for The New York Times ‘Robot Dreams’ Review: A Friendship That Is Far From Mechanical
This animated film from Pablo Berger is a silent wonder that says everything about love.
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Members of the creative team explain what it took to turn the War Rig into “a beautiful chrome stage.”
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Margot Benacerraf, Award-Winning Venezuelan Documentarian, Dies at 97
She made only two films, but her “Araya,” a rumination on the daily rituals of salt-mine laborers, became an enduring work of Latin American cinema.
By Alex Williams
Don’t You Forget About These: 5 Defining Brat Pack Movies
With the documentary “Brats” coming to the Tribeca Festival and Hulu, here’s a look back at ’80s movies featuring young stars who defined a generation.
By Mekado Murphy
Being a Journalist in Mexico Can Be a Life-or-Death Experience
The documentary “State of Silence,” premiering at the Tribeca Festival, uses personal stories to explain the bleak situation for journalists in Mexico.
By Ray Mark Rinaldi
The Story of ‘How Liza Became Liza’
The director Bruce David Klein’s documentary, premiering at the Tribeca Festival, includes old footage found in Minnelli’s closet.
By Farah Nayeri
Finding Refuge on ‘Mars,’ for the Characters and the Writers
The comedy group The Whitest Kids U’ Know completed the project dealing with the loss of one of its founding members, Trevor Moore, who died in 2021.
By George Gene Gustines
The InterviewRichard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All
David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film, “Hit Man,” and life’s big questions.
By David Marchese
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, AMC+, Disney+, Hulu, and More in June
“The Boys,” “Orphan Black: Echoes,” “The Bear” and “The Acolyte” will be streaming.
By Noel Murray
This Director Has Been Busy Since He Was 25
Nathan Silver’s ninth feature film, “Between the Temples,” continues his work as someone who is unafraid of emotional and narrative complexity.
By A.J. Goldmann
Behind the Scenes at the Tribeca Festival
From the ticket booth and the red carpet to a restaurant and a theater, here are stories from people not in the spotlight.
By Shivani Vora
Darryl Hickman, Prolific Child Actor of the 1940s, Dies at 92
He was in “The Grapes of Wrath” and other films. As an adult, he was seen often on TV. He later oversaw daytime programming at CBS and taught acting.
By Richard Sandomir
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