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Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year

NPR offers an expanded holiday film preview to cover the movies that have had their releases delayed into January and February 2021.

Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year

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In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence

The movie Sound of Metal, starring actor and rapper Riz Ahmed, tells the story of a drummer whose sudden hearing loss changes more than just his career.

In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence

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Story Of The Man Who Wrote 'Citizen Kane': David Fincher's 'Mank' Reviewed

David Fincher's new movie, Mank, is a tale of old Hollywood centering on Herman J. Mankiewicz — played by Gary Oldman — who wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane.

Story Of The Man Who Wrote 'Citizen Kane': David Fincher's 'Mank' Reviewed

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While Votes Are Counted, Discover What Movie Characters Count

The process of counting ballots has stressed out a lot of people this week. NPR's movie critic says he's been distracting himself from the election with cinematic counting.

While Votes Are Counted, Discover What Movie Characters Count

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Sean Connery, Hollywood's 1st James Bond, Dies At 90

Actor Sean Connery has died at age 90. He will best be remembered as Hollywood's first James Bond — and as a Scotsman to his core.

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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' Reviewed

Sacha Baron Cohen's outrageous character from Kazakhstan, Borat, is back in a film that's making political headlines. Amazon Prime is set to stream the Borat sequel starting Friday.

Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' Reviewed

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China Surpasses The U.S. In Movie Ticket Sales For 1st Time

With 1.4 billion citizens and a thriving film industry, China was bound to outpace Hollywood at some point. A worldwide pandemic has accelerated the process.

China Surpasses The U.S. In Movie Ticket Sales For 1st Time

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'S***house': A Sweet And Happy Collegiate Rom-Com With A Provocative Name

The film that won the top prize at this year's South by Southwest Film Festival is by all accounts a sweet and sunny college romance. NPR discusses the meaning behinds its quite explicit name.

'S***house': A Sweet And Happy Collegiate Rom-Com With A Provocative Name

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How Movie Industry Is Doing Overseas During The Pandemic

U.S. movie theaters are struggling to survive during the coronavirus pandemic. But overseas, the film industry is recovering more quickly.

How Movie Industry Is Doing Overseas During The Pandemic

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How Movie Theaters Are Surviving The Pandemic

Since the coronavirus shut down movie screens across the U.S., the film industry has tried many strategies for rebooting cinemas. Theater owners discuss what's working and what isn't.

How Movie Theaters Are Surviving The Pandemic

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Diana Rigg: Life And Legacy Of 'The Avengers,' Bond And 'Game Of Thrones' Actress

Actor Diana Rigg, best known for roles in the 1960s The Avengers, a James Bond movie and Game of Thrones, died at 82. NPR offers a remembrance.

Diana Rigg: Life And Legacy Of 'The Avengers,' Bond And 'Game Of Thrones' Actress

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Film Academy Announces New Diversity Requirements For Best Picture Nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established new diversity and representation rules for films that want to qualify for best picture, beginning in 2024.

Film Academy Announces New Diversity Requirements For Best Picture Nominees

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Christopher Nolan's Time-Bending Thriller 'Tenet' Reviewed

Christopher Nolan's time-bending thriller is the film that Hollywood has been counting on to bring audiences back to movie theaters. Tenet was released in movie theaters Thursday.

Christopher Nolan's Time-Bending Thriller 'Tenet' Reviewed

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