Film

20 Years Later, ‘Elf’ Still Holds Up Because Of 1 Enduring Life Lesson

The movie, starring Will Ferrell as a human elf, still charms because of this approach to the world.
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'It's Basic' Fights Back Against A Major Poverty Myth

The documentary shows how a guaranteed check can be a path out of poverty and why communities can’t bank on the idea alone.
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Michael Caine Announces Retirement After More Than 7 Decades In Film

The British cinema icon, who has acted since the mid-20th century, now plans to spend his time writing.
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In 'All The Fires,' A Queer Teen Blazes A Path Toward Self-Acceptance

The Mexican coming-of-age drama will be screened Sunday at NewFest, New York's premier LGBTQ+ film festival.
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This Steamy Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now

A black comedy slasher film and 2005 animated fantasy are also trending on streaming services like Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Max.
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'The Boy And The Heron' Trailer Is A Look At Hayao Miyazaki's First Film In 10 Years

The Studio Ghibli animated feature is said to be the final movie from Miyazaki, the mastermind behind 2001's Oscar-winning “Spirited Away.”
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People Love This 1 Line From 'Barbie.' It Makes Me Absolutely Furious.

"The line conveys a message that seems at odds with the rest of the film."
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'Red, White & Royal Blue' Is Full Of Steamy Sex Scenes — For A Good Reason

The writer-director of the romantic comedy says a more chaste approach would be missing a huge part of what makes the queer love story so special.
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New Documentary Offers Gritty And Intimate Look At Black Trans Sex Workers’ Lives

First-time filmmaker D. Smith is hopeful “Kokomo City” will help humanize a much-overlooked subset of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Here's What's Leaving Netflix In August

"Sister, Sister" and "The Ring" are among the titles departing the streaming platform next month.
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