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In the Films of Hirokazu Kore-eda, Anyone Can Be a Dad … If They Want

For the Japanese master, good parenting isn't about bloodlines or discipline or financial stability. It's about showing up.

Sofia Coppola Has Never Been Afraid to Confront the Father

The director's many paternal figures are neither homage nor rejection — which is exactly what makes them so compelling

Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes for Lack of Afro-Latinx Representation in “In The Heights”

"In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short,” Miranda said

Noah Baumbach Is Always Searching for His Father

Baumbach has never tried to hide the autobiographical nature of his films, and one figure looms large around every corner

Making Sense of the Many Father Figures of Paul Thomas Anderson

Fathers both real and surrogate play a prominent role throughout his films, though their relationship to his own remains mostly a mystery

Ned Beatty, Acclaimed Character Actor, Dead at 83

He was Oscar-nominated for his work in "Network"

“In the Heights” Is a Blueprint for Saving the Musical. Will Anyone Take Heed?

After a decade of torturous singalongs, Jon M. Chu’s dazzling adaptation breathes new life into a storied American tradition

What Hollywood Got Right (and Dead Wrong) About Our EV Future

From the exotic Lexus 2054 in "Minority Report" to the self-driving cars in "Demolition Man" and "Total Recall"

Was Indiana Jones a Sexual Predator?

Karen Allen recently weighed in on her character Marion's romantic history with Jones

Was Marilyn Monroe Murdered? Frank Sinatra Thought So.

The singer believed the Mafia or the Kennedys were involved in his friend's death

“This Town” Proves That Romcoms Are a Dish Best Served Dark. Very, Very Dark.

David White's breakout indie hit asks a tricky question: Could you fall in love with someone who probably isn’t a murderer, but might be?

A James Bond Screenwriter Is Unnecessarily Worried About 007's Legacy

"Skyfall" and "Spectre" scribe John Logan outlined his worries about the new Amazon-MGM deal. But any change to the Bond films might be a good one.

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for June

Including Netflix’s strangest show yet and the long-awaited premiere of “Kevin Can Go F--- Himself”