Movies

Jim Nabors, in a 1964 episode of Gomer, U.S.M.C., getting chewed out by Frank Sutton as Gunnery Sgt. Vince Carter.

Jim Nabors, Who Played Affable Klutz Gomer Pyle, Dies At 87

2:46pm November 30, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The actor and singer starred as Pyle for years — first in The Andy Griffith Show, then in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors parlayed the stardom of the beloved goof into a long career on stage, TV and film.

Gorgeous And Lyrical 'Shape of Water' Doesn't Quite Hit Its Mark

1:32pm November 29, 2017

by Justin Chang

Director Guillermo del Toro's new film is both a stylized vision of Cold War paranoia and an old-school monster movie. Reviewer Justin Chang says he wanted to love The Shape of Water more than he did.

James Franco And Seth Rogen Remake A Cinematic Disaster

5:05am November 28, 2017

by David Greene

In 2003, a film called The Room was released in Los Angeles. It became a cult hit. James Franco and Seth Rogen have made their own movie based on The Room — it's called The Disaster Artist.

Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Man Who Invented Christmas.

Books
Arts

Bookseller's Foray Into Hollywood Is A Dickens Of A Tale

4:38pm November 27, 2017

by Lynn Neary

Mitch Kaplan runs Books & Books in Miami, and helped start the popular Miami Book Fair. Now, he's making movies based on books, like the new Charles Dickens biopic The Man Who Invented Christmas.

Actor Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Wheelchair Tennis on Day 3 of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 at Nathan Philips Square in September.

World News

Prince Harry And Actor Meghan Markle To Marry In Spring

9:41am November 27, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Harry, 33 — the fifth in line to the British throne, and Markle, 36, had been dating for 16 months and became engaged earlier this month, according to a statement released by Prince Charles.

Legos have been reliably popular holiday gifts. But fans will have to wait for this 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon. It's sold out, and even when in stock, currently only available to VIP customers.

What's $800 And Already Sold Out? This Lego Star Wars Ship

6:10pm November 24, 2017

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

Released solely to Lego's "VIP" list, the Millennium Falcon sold out quickly after its September release. The company promises more models through December, but only for its most loyal customers.

Review: 'Call Me By Your Name'

5:08am November 24, 2017

NPR's Noel King talks with April Wolfe, lead film critic for LA Weekly, about the film Call Me by Your Name. It stars Armie Hammer and is directed by Luca Guadagnino.

Your Guide To Movies Coming Out This Holiday Season

4:40pm November 23, 2017

by Bob Mondello

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hollywood always offers up lots of brightly wrapped presents. Critic Bob Mondello offers a preview of films coming this season including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and more.

Arts

'Darkest Hour' Is A Grand, Ham-Fisted Showpiece For Gary Oldman's Churchill

1:40pm November 23, 2017

by Justin Chang

Set during the early days of World War II, Darkest Hour chronicles the tense and tumultuous days following Winston Churchill's appointment as prime minister of England.

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Hollywood Hells: Jennifer Garner is a difficult mother in The Tribes of Palos Verdes.

Arts

In Praise Of Difficult Mothers (And Their Difficult Daughters), Onscreen And Off

1:21pm November 23, 2017

by Ella Taylor

Two films now in theaters — The Tribes of Palos Verdes and Lady Bird — feature contentious mother-daughter relationships that inspired critic Ella Taylor to reflect on her own.