'Serenity' Is All Wet. Literally.
A perpetually sodden Matthew McConaughey plays a fishing-charter captain drawn into a murder plot in this soapy, dopey tale that turns into an unconvincing fish story.
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'King Of Thieves': Bank Heist Film Deposits A Great Cast But Withdraws The Style
This British heist film, based on a true story, assembles Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent and other venerable actors but lacks the stylistic flourish that great caper movies demand.
'Kid Who Would Be King' Is A Delightful Riff On The Legend Of King Arthur
Alex, played by Louis Ashbourne Serkis, is a spirited 12-year-old with a love for Arthurian lore. The movie has an affectionately retro vibe, but it's also very much in tune with its moment.
'Ask Dr. Ruth,' And 'Late Night' Expected To Be Sundance Favorites
NPR's David Greene talks to Kenneth Turan, film critic for the Los Angeles Times, about the most-anticipated films for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Jonas Mekas, Underground Filmmaker Who Cast A Long Shadow, Dies At 96
The Lithuanian-born director, poet, archivist and critic, who died Wednesday, not only made dozens of experimental films — he helped carve a place for countless other filmmakers to do the same.
'Roma' And 'The Favourite' Lead The Pack In Oscar Nominations
A look at the most popular group of Oscar contenders in a decade, as well as some surprising omissions.
'Roma' And 'The Favourite' Lead Oscar Nominations
Linda Holmes takes a look at the list of this year's nominees, which includes some heartening nods and surprising snubs.
Oscar Nominations Are Announced Tuesday In Beverly Hills
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences still has not announced a host for next month's Oscars ceremony. The nomination front-runners include: A Star is Born, Green Book and Roma.
Carl Reiner, Who Turns 97 Soon, Is Still Working On Projects
A comedian, writer, actor, director and producer, Carl Reiner was part of the golden days of television. But these days, he's producing a lot of books.
'Who Will Write Our History' Gives New Insight Into Warsaw Ghetto
An unearthed archive of eyewitness accounts from the Warsaw ghetto forms the basis of a new Holocaust documentary Who Will Write Our History? NPR's Melissa Block interviews filmmaker Roberta Grossman.