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8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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Kids’ Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include the latest installments of beloved franchises and a live-action remake of a popular Disney animation.
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Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘School Girls,’ ‘Two Strangers’ and More
The final curtain call is approaching for Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy, Bill Irwin’s take on Molière and a meet-cute musical. Plus, a few more titles to put on your holiday must-see list.
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Offset Is Tired of Being Rap’s Bad Guy: ‘I Got Lost’
His superstar groupmate was killed. His marriage imploded. Then, Offset got shot. He’s back to own it all.
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How ‘The Art of the Deal’ Became an (Unauthorized) Absurdist Musical
Undeterred by unanswered rights requests, a theater collective turned President Trump’s 1987 best seller into a sold-out stage hit — with dancing gold bars and a giant banana.
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In the Documentary ‘Avedon,’ a Portraitist’s Work Speaks for Itself
This illuminating documentary about the photographer Richard Avedon shows how much of his personality was infused into his art.
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‘The Visitors’ Review: A Sister’s Call for Help? Let the Squabbles Begin.
In Bryna Turner’s new play, a woman in need of a kidney transplant asks her siblings to make a sacrifice, and prove their love.
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How Peter Farrelly Captured a New Side of ‘Rocky’
The director of “I Play Rocky” narrates a scene that takes place on the set of “Rocky,” during a breakthrough moment for Sylvester Stallone.
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How Peter Farrelly Captured a New Side of ‘Rocky’
Peter Farrelly, the director of “I Play Rocky,” narrates a scene depicting a breakthrough moment for Sylvester Stallone during the making of the 1976 film “Rocky.”
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Flesh Alert: The Performance Duo FlucT Still Has Skin in the Game
After a five-year break, FlucT, the choreographic team of Sigrid Lauren and Monica Mirabile, takes up residence at the OCDChintatown’s new downtown space.
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Julia Garner Would Rather Be Someone Else
The actor is known for disappearing into difficult roles. Her latest transformation is in “The Altruists,” a series about the jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Can Music Build Empathy? Silkroad’s Mission Is to Prove It Can
The sprawling global musical collective founded by Yo-Yo Ma, now led by Rhiannon Giddens, is 25 years old. Its mission, the artists say, is more urgent than ever.
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Hop in: We're taking a pop culture road trip on Route 66
Route 66 is celebrating 100 years of being the country's most famous highway. This icon of American culture passes through eight states — and has shown up for decades in movies, books, music and art. (Image credit: Eric Baradat)
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Rosalía and Milo J take top awards as Daddy Yankee is paid tribute at Latin Grammys
The night was filled with music and surprises. Rosalía opened the show with medley of tracks and elaborate dancing, and Milo J appeared with a colorful Uruguayan theatrical ensemble. (Image credit: Kevin Winter)
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Eurovision Song Contest Asia: What to Know
South Korea, the Philippines and nine other countries will compete in the Asian edition of Europe’s high-camp original song competition.
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‘Heartland’ Review: A Lil’ Bit Country Noir
As a former country music star, Jessica Chastain strides into this Nashville-set thriller just in time for the Country Music Association Awards.
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Seth Meyers Is Excited by Scott Colom’s Historic Win in Mississippi
“This is the best news to come out of Mississippi since — this is the best news to come out of Mississippi!” Meyers said.
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Irma P. Hall, ‘Soul Food’ and ‘The Ladykillers’ Actress, Dies at 91
In her 60s when she had her breakout role in “A Family Thing,” she brought a motherly touch to the screen opposite such stars as Tom Hanks and Vivica A. Fox.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Igor Levit’s release on his new label, contemporary and rare operas, and a mezzo-soprano’s sea-themed recital are among our selections.
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People getting hot and bothered over newly-elected Democratic men
You may have noticed that a lot of people on social media are getting really hot and bothered over the newly-elected Democratic men. It says a lot about how Democrats have responded to the Trump era.
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Roger Taylor, Drummer for Duran Duran, Quits Band Because of Tinnitus
Roger Taylor, who has played with the Grammy-winning synth-pop group for decades, said his worsening tinnitus was forcing him to retire.
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The Road to ‘Rocky’: Making the Underdog Biopic Had Its Struggles, Too
“I Play Rocky,” which revisits Sylvester Stallone’s breakout role, became a surprise festival hit this year. But getting it made was a long-shot undertaking.
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Masterpieces From Paris Go Town to Town in a Semi-Truck
Culture funding in France heavily favors the country’s capital. So a traveling outpost of the Musée d’Orsay is bringing art to rural communities that have long felt left behind.
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Joanna Kotze’s New Work: A Dance Doomed to Repeat
Joanna Kotze’s “this is the beginning, this is the end” is a high-strung evocation of cyclical turmoil.