With 'Shazam!' DC Superhero Movies Bring The Thunder ... And The Lightening Up
The breezy, funny elements of DC's latest superhero film feel so fresh they throw the movie's duller, more rote sections into sharper relief.
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Justice Department Warns Academy: New Oscar Rules 'May Raise Antitrust Concerns'
The reported proposals would limit eligibility for films debuting on streaming services such as Netflix. But the federal antitrust chief objects, and he laid out why in a letter to the academy's CEO.
Justice Department Joins The Cast Of Those Debating What Makes A Movie
The Justice Department just jumped into the battle between Hollywood studios and streaming services like Netflix. NPR's Ari Shapiro turns to Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter for context.
'Native Son' Is Reborn, In 'Still Kind Of The Same America'
In his feature film debut, Rashid Johnson directs Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' adaptation of the classic Richard Wright novel. The movie is set to premiere on HBO this weekend.
Fantasy Collides With African Culture In Blitz The Ambassador's 'Burial Of Kojo'
The new Netflix movie, "The Burial of Kojo," is a fantasy film confronting illegal mining in Ghana. NPR's Michel Martin talks with the film's director about the project.
Too Much Video Streaming To Choose From? It's Only Going To Get Worse
It can be frustrating when viewers try to figure out which service has what they want to watch — Netflix, Prime, Hulu? It's about to get worse as more streaming services launch this year.
Director Alison Klayman Discusses 'The Brink', Her Reasons For Profiling Steve Bannon
NPR's Korva Coleman speaks to director Alison Klayman about her most recent film, The Brink, which follows Steve Bannon after his time in the White House and through the 2018 midterm elections.
Movie Review: A Digitized 'Dumbo' Takes Flight In Tim Burton's Recreation
The circus world of Disney's 1941 animated classic Dumbo, about a flying elephant, has been recreated by Tim Burton in digitally enhanced live-action.
Director Agnès Varda, A Giant Of French Cinema, Dies At 90
French film director Agnès Varda was a pioneer during the new-wave arts revolution of the 1950s and '60s. She kept making important films for the next five decades.
Batman Turns 80
The Caped Crusader turns 80 years old on Saturday. He keeps evolving in ways other heroes don't — which is one reason his fans come from all walks of life.