A Couple Breaks Up, But Stays Together, In 'After Love'
In this loose, partly improvised French drama, a couple separates after 15 years of marriage — but continues to live in the same apartment.
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Chinese Blockbuster 'Wolf Warrior II' Mixes Jingoism With Hollywood Heroism
China's summer blockbuster is Wolf Warrior II, a movie high on jingoism with a poster that reads, "Anyone who offends China, no matter how remote, must be exterminated."
Let's Rush To Judgment: 'The Crown,' Season 2
Much can be learned about the second season of Netflix's The Crown (coming in December) from today's trailer. More plummy accents! More strangled passive-aggression! And so much stiff-upper-lipping!
'Life Is Short': Aubrey Plaza Keeps Busy With 2 New Films And A TV Series
Plaza may be best known for Parks and Recreation, but she has several new projects in the works. She costarred in FX's Legion, and has two new films this summer, The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West.
An Iraqi-Kurdish-Israeli Dumpling Soup Makes Its Way To America
To make kubeh soup, braised beef is stuffed into semolina and ground bulgur dumplings. Brought to Israel by immigrants, this time-consuming dish has become one of the nation's culinary treasures.
Catch A Philosophical Wave In 'Surfing With Sartre'
Philosophy professor and avid surfer Aaron James brings his two passions together in his new book, drawing connections between the surfer's state of mind and age-old philosophical conundrums.
Friends Coogan And Brydon Take Their Dueling Impressions On A 'Trip To Spain'
In this third film based on their food-tasting show, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon worry (in the voice of John Hurt) that they'll soon feel as ancient as the dinosaur tracks they find on their travels.
'What She Ate' Reveals The Plates And Palates Of 6 Notable Women
Laura Shapiro has likened her method of biographical research to "standing in line at the supermarket and peering into the other carts." Critic Maureen Corrigan says her resulting book is fascinating.
There's No Easy Answer For Why 'The Great Comet' Is Closing
Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 received rave reviews and 12 Tony nominations, the makings of a Broadway hit. Now, it's closing, in part because of a controversy over casting and race.
Disney Plans To End Netflix Contracts And Launch Its Own Streaming Services
Disney says that when current contracts expire it will no longer offer new movies and TV shows to Netflix. It's also launching two new streaming services — one for movies and TV and the other an ESPN sports stream. Content creators such as Disney are increasingly questioning their relationships with streaming services like Netflix, as cord cutters erode profits for cable channels.