Disney Officially Owns 21st Century Fox
The $71 billion deal strengthens Disney's portfolio and gives it even more leverage to compete against other streaming powerhouses.
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In Theranos Documentary 'The Inventor,' Filmmakers Capture A Stubborn Elizabeth Holmes
Alex Gibney's new documentary looks at the case of Elizabeth Holmes and her fraudulent startup. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gibney and Tyler Shultz, former Theranos employee and whistleblower.
In 'Diane,' An Older Woman Faces Up To Her 'Unlived Life'
The feature film stars Mary Kay Place as the titular Diane, a woman trying to save her adult son from a drug addiction — and confronting her deep-seated guilt. She appears in every scene.
Movie Review: 'The Mustang'
A convict who seeks redemption finds it in an unusual place in The Mustang, that's based on real-life drama.
'Ash Is Purest White' Is A Deeply Moving Gangster Romance Spanning 17 Years
Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke examines upheaval in modern China in his latest film, a gripping drama of crime and punishment about a woman and her gangster boyfriend.
Gangster Film 'Ash Is Purest White' Captures A Changing China With Epic Sweep
Writer-director Jia Zhangke returns to many of his classic themes, actors and locations — this time with a new, slightly absurdist touch to reflect China's profound transformation.
Fiber-Optic Farce 'The Hummingbird Project' Clips Its Own Wings
Two cousins (Jessie Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård) hatch a scheme to speed financial trading with a new fiber-optic cable in this " likably cheeky but rambling and overstuffed" comedy.
'Girl' Talk: 2 Critics Break Down The Polarizing New Netflix Movie
A cis male critic and a trans female critic discuss the controversial Belgian film, coming soon to Netflix, about a young transgender ballet dancer.
Newly Restored 'Wanda' Revives A Classic Of Women's Cinema
Based on the true story of a crime gone wrong, Wanda is considered a cinematic landmark. The 1970 film, which is now out in a restored version, was written and directed by its star, Barbara Loden.
'I'm Gonna Get Crushed': Ex-Trump Aide Steve Bannon Pleads His Case In 'The Brink'
A new documentary provides an unsparing look at former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, including his casual talk of apocalypse and trademark look of dissolution.