Joan Didion Knew the Stories We’d Tell About the Manson Murders
Didion’s influential account of the era, “The White Album,” captures the ripples of terror provoked by the 1969 murders.
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How the makers of a new Netflix science fiction movie enhanced the look of the cute, round-headed bot at its center.
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Bong Joon Ho has turned his funny-sad excavations of life under capitalism into unlikely blockbusters. With “Mickey 17,” he’s bending a whole new genre.
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Joy, and Selfies, at the Oscars
Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and other stars dropped their guard on Hollywood’s biggest night.
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Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.
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CreditPhilip Cheung for The New York Times Critic’s NotebookThe Fairy Tale Night of Sean Baker, Director of Dreams Gone Awry
Baker’s four Oscars for “Anora” are validation of his sensitive portrayals of people on the margins who always seem to come up short.
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There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.
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CreditPhilip Cheung for The New York Times Highlights From the 2025 Oscars: ‘Anora’ Wins Five Awards, Including Best Picture
Adrien Brody won best actor for “The Brutalist” and Mikey Madison best actress for “Anora.” Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won for best supporting actress and actor.
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Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin and other winners celebrated at the official Academy Awards after-party.
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A ‘Greatest Showman’ Musical Is Coming to the Stage, in Britain
The show, developed by Disney with a Tony-winning creative team, will have an initial production in Bristol, England, in the spring of 2026.
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ScreenlandWhy Is Hollywood Obsessed With Architects? ‘The Brutalist’ Gives Us a Hint.
The trope of the embattled auteur exerting their will is too tempting for filmmakers to ignore.
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French Cinema Leads the Way to a Revival of In-Person Moviegoing
The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.
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After a Decade Away, ‘Mamma Mia!’ Is Returning to Broadway This Summer
The musical’s original run was the ninth-longest in Broadway history; a six-month return engagement will start in August.
By Michael Paulson
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in March
New arrivals for U.S. subscribers include a sweeping adaptation of a literary classic and a quirky science-fiction movie starring Millie Bobby Brown.
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On Oscars Night, More Celebrities Tried the Nearly Nude Look
Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.
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Stream These 6 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in March
A great Park Chan-wook film and a hilarious British satire are among the great titles leaving for U.S. subscribers this month.
By Jason Bailey
After Scandals, ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Nominated for 13 Oscars, Won 2
The Spanish-language musical from Netflix saw its grand hopes fizzle after derisive social media posts from its star resurfaced.
By Nicole Sperling and Matt Stevens
Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Winners, From ‘Anora’ to ‘Flow’
Most of the awarded films, including the winner of best picture, can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to catch up.
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Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans
Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but Madison won for “Anora.”
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