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Will Michael Mann's "Heat" Sequel Also Involve a Return to Film?

The director has been using digital video since "Collateral"

You Don't Need to Terrorize Actresses to Get Authentic Performances Out of Them

Vincent Gallo is under investigation by SAG for the sexually inappropriate things he reportedly said during auditions for "The Policeman"

Taylor Swift's Concert Film Just Set a Box Office Record

One might say the film industry has entered a new...era

Rian Johnson Explained the Literary Roots of the "Knives Out" Films

A recent interview with the filmmaker offers some notable book recommendations

The Best Movies, TV and Music for January

Including the long-awaited return of “True Detective.” Plus, a documentary on one of the biggest financial scandals of the 21st century.

“The Color Purple” Proves Everyone Wrong About Movie Musicals

Americans don’t hate song-and-dance movies. They just hate bad ones.

“Ferrari” Stunt Director Robert Nagle Shares His High-Speed Secrets

To do an Enzo Ferrari biopic justice, Nagle’s bag of tricks included hand-hammered aluminum cars, Nick Mason’s Maserati and Patrick Dempsey

Is “Godzilla Minus One” the Best and Most Important Monster Movie Ever?

The recent film from Takashi Yamazaki deserves all the praise it's getting

The $2 Million Conundrum of “The Wolf of Wall Street” Lamborghinis

One is wrecked, the other is still drivable, but separate auction companies have valued them at the exact same price

This New Book Revisits Francis Ford Coppola’s Complex Artistic Vision

Sam Wasson on writing “The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story”

Nicolas Cage Suggests His Screen Career Is Almost Over

He cited both artistic satisfaction and the desire to spend time with his family

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December

Will “The Iron Claw” be the year’s best film? Plus, the final season of “Letterkenny.”

The Best Booze Movies Ever

Where to stream these intoxicating films (and what to drink while watching)