New York's On Lockdown To Search For Cop-Killers In The Muddled '21 Bridges'
Chadwick Boseman stars as a cop on the hunt for violent criminals in this "fitfully enjoyable if somewhat workmanlike action flick."
Arts
'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood': Can You Say 'Sincere' And 'Heartening?'
Marielle Heller's new film isn't Fred Rogers' story — it's the story of two damaged outsiders (Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys) finding a connection that overcomes the darkness in their childhoods.
In 'Dark Waters,' A Conventional But Compelling Tale Of Corporate Comeuppance
In "the most conventional movie of [director Todd] Haynes' career," Mark Ruffalo plays a lawyer taking on DuPont. The film distills years of litigation into an urgent story.
Disney Animation Chief Jennifer Lee Is The Queen Behind Elsa And Anna
Her credits include Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia. Now, Jennifer Lee is the first female chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios — oh, and she co-directed the Frozen sequel.
'Dark Crystal' Prequel Expands Jim Henson's Vision Of 'Incredible Handmade Artistry'
Executive producer Lisa Henson (daughter of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson) and design supervisor Toby Froud talk about their Netflix fantasy series and creating a cast of handmade, sculpted puppets.
'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth
"He wasn't afraid of any of the hardest parts of childhood," Marielle Heller says. Her film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on Rogers' unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist.
'Crying Laughing' Will Have You Doing Both
Lance Rubin's new novel follows an aspiring young comedian as she navigates the rough waters of romance, improv and her father's failing health, with plenty of laughs to light the darker moments.
'Mary Toft; Or, The Rabbit Queen' Asks Big Questions About Small Animals
Dexter Palmer's new novel is based on the strange true story of a woman who confounded the medical and scientific establishments of 18th century England by claiming she'd given birth to rabbits.
National Book Awards Handed To Susan Choi, Arthur Sze And More
The novelist and poet joined Sarah M. Broom, László Krasznahorkai, Ottilie Mulzet, and Martin W. Sandler as winners Wednesday night — receiving $10,000 and a medallion for their front covers.
Unprecedented: The Right To Offend
Which publication gave us our "right to lampoon"? Hustler Magazine.