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Movie Review: A new generation drives into the storm in rousing ‘Twisters’

Movie Review: A new generation drives into the storm in rousing ‘Twisters’

We have a complex relationship with disaster movies. Just look at the discussion about a “ Twisters ” poster, which became a perfect encapsulation of our love-hate tendencies.
Movie Review: Finding love and followers atop urban heights in 'Skywalkers: A Love Story'

Movie Review: Finding love and followers atop urban heights in 'Skywalkers: A Love Story'

The force is not strong in “Skywalkers: A Love Story,” a shallow “Man on Wire” for social media influencers about a pair of Russian daredevils who stealthily scale urban heights to attain the precious treasure of a much-liked Instagram post.
Ben Stiller dramedy 'The Nutcracker' to open Toronto International Film Festival

Ben Stiller dramedy 'The Nutcracker' to open Toronto International Film Festival

David Gordon Green's new dramedy starring Ben Stiller will kick off the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF organizers say "Nutcrackers" will be the opening-night film on Sept. 5.
A journey through the films of Powell and Pressburger, courtesy of Scorsese and Schoonmaker

A journey through the films of Powell and Pressburger, courtesy of Scorsese and Schoonmaker

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese has spent a sizeable portion of his life talking about movies he loves.
‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start

‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start

Gru and the minions celebrated a second week in first place at the North American box office this weekend, while a small horror movie called “Longlegs” upset the starry $100 million "Fly Me to the Moon.
For Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience

For Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Nicolas Cage first read the script for “Longlegs” and considered playing the titular serial killer, he knew exactly where he'd draw his inspiration from: his mother.
Review: In the chilling thriller 'Longlegs,' Maika Monroe cuts like a knife

Review: In the chilling thriller 'Longlegs,' Maika Monroe cuts like a knife

A chilling, half-remembered encounter from childhood looms over “Longlegs,” Osgood Perkins’ stylishly composed 1990s-set horror film about a young FBI agent (Maika Monroe) whose past seems to hold a key to a decades-long serial killer suburban spree.
Movie Review: 'Sing Sing' cheers the power of art inside a maximum security prison

Movie Review: 'Sing Sing' cheers the power of art inside a maximum security prison

“Sing Sing” follows the well-trodden path of a motley group of amateur actors as they come together to rehearse and put on a play in front of their peers. It's different this time, though, because everyone is a captive audience.
Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release

Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release

NEW YORK (AP) — The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” has been canceled after the first film fizzled in theaters.
Hot Docs president leaving beleaguered film festival as it looks to forge 'new path'

Hot Docs president leaving beleaguered film festival as it looks to forge 'new path'

The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says its president Marie Nelson is leaving her position after just one year.