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Remembering Sean Connery Through Three Iconic Performances

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Remembering Sean Connery Through Three Iconic Performances

Sir Sean Connery has died. He was 90 years old. Though he became a star by creating the role of James Bond onscreen, over the course of his career he played many characters — all with his distinctive, much-imitated, Scottish brogue. We're remembering the life and work of Sean Connery by spotlighting three of his iconic performances.

Remembering Sean Connery Through Three Iconic Performances

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In 'Chicago 7,' Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between '68 Summer And Today

Aaron Sorkin revisits an infamous 1969 trial in The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix. "We thought the film was plenty relevant last winter when we were making it," Sorkin says. "We didn't need it to get more relevant, but it did." Niko Tavernise/Netflix hide caption

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In 'Chicago 7,' Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between '68 Summer And Today

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In 1968, several prominent anti-war activists were accused of conspiring to start a riot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sorkin's new film captures their infamous trial.

In 'Chicago 7,' Aaron Sorkin Sees Chilling Parallels Between '68 Summer And Today

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Sean Connery, Actor And The Original James Bond, Dies At 90

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Sean Connery, Actor And The Original James Bond, Dies At 90

The Oscar-winning film star with the distinctive Scottish brogue eventually outgrew the 007 role to appear in a range of movies in a career that spanned nearly a half-century.

Sean Connery, Actor And The Original James Bond, Dies At 90

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'Nasrin' Documentary Spotlights Life And Work Of Jailed Iranian Human Rights Lawyer

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'Nasrin' Documentary Spotlights Life And Work Of Jailed Iranian Human Rights Lawyer

A new film focuses on Nasrin Sotoudeh, a leading human rights lawyer whose health is declining in prison. "She is the closest thing that Iran has to Nelson Mandela," says analyst Karim Sadjadpour.

'Nasrin' Documentary Spotlights Life And Work Of Jailed Iranian Human Rights Lawyer

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An Action-Packed Doc About Local Government? It's All In Wiseman's 'City Hall'

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An Action-Packed Doc About Local Government? It's All In Wiseman's 'City Hall'

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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, now 90, has a gift for making riveting cinema from the minutiae of the everyday. His latest is a four-and-a-half hour documentary starring Boston City Hall, pre-COVID-19.

An Action-Packed Doc About Local Government? It's All In Wiseman's 'City Hall'

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'Borat 2': Giuliani Made Headlines, But Is The Film Any Good?

Borat returns in the pithily titled sequel, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Amazon Studios hide caption

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'Borat 2': Giuliani Made Headlines, But Is The Film Any Good?

In 2006, Sacha Baron Cohen's movie Borat was an unlikely blockbuster. It starred Cohen as a fictional reporter from Kazakhstan who journeys across the U.S. and interacts with Americans who don't know they're part of a comedy. Borat made hundreds of millions of dollars. It spawned catchphrases, and became a pop-culture phenomenon. Now, 14 years later, that unlikely blockbuster has an equally unlikely sequel. The new movie Borat Subsequent Moviefilm grabbed headlines last week because of a controversial scene involving President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. But is the film itself any good?

'Borat 2': Giuliani Made Headlines, But Is The Film Any Good?

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'The Witches': Anne Hathaway Hams It Up In Campy Dahl Remake

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'The Witches': Anne Hathaway Hams It Up In Campy Dahl Remake

The Witches, starring Octavia Spencer and Anne Hathaway, is streaming on HBO Max. It's an adaptation of the 1983 Roald Dahl book about a kid and his grandmother who get caught up in the dastardly plans of a group of child-hating witches at a seaside hotel. The book's action takes place in Britain, but director and co-writer Robert Zemekis has changed the setting to 1960s Alabama, and made the kid and his grandmother Black.

'The Witches': Anne Hathaway Hams It Up In Campy Dahl Remake

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Three Great Horror Movies For Scaredy Cats

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Three Great Horror Movies For Scaredy Cats

We are deep into the Halloween season, and many of us are cooped up at home with our streaming services, scrolling through movie after movie full of monsters, murderers, jump scares, and rivers of blood. But what about those of us who are scaredy cats? Maybe we're into the idea of horror movies, but aren't looking to be grossed out by gore or freaked out by jump scares? Well, this is the discussion for you.

Three Great Horror Movies For Scaredy Cats

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'Bad Hair': A Smart Workplace Comedy Gets Tangled Up In Metaphors

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'Bad Hair': A Smart Workplace Comedy Gets Tangled Up In Metaphors

In the horror satire Bad Hair, a meek young woman named Anna becomes emboldened after getting her very first weave. At first, the new 'do brings her professional and personal success, but soon enough, it begins to take on a mysterious life of its own. Written and directed by Dear White People creator Justin Simien, Bad Hair is heavy on social commentary and cheeky pastiche, served with a star-studded cast that includes Vanessa Williams, Lena Waithe and more.

'Bad Hair': A Smart Workplace Comedy Gets Tangled Up In Metaphors

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On Playing Bobby Seale In 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7'

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On Playing Bobby Seale In 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7'

The Emmy-award winning actor reflects on portraying the co-founder of the Black Panther Party in a new film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin about the landmark 1969 trial.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On Playing Bobby Seale In 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7'

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Unimaginative 'Witches' Retread Lacks The Magic Of Roald Dahl's Classic

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Unimaginative 'Witches' Retread Lacks The Magic Of Roald Dahl's Classic

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Though Anne Hathaway throws herself into the role of the Grand High Witch with obvious relish, she often seems to be straining for effect — which leaves The Witches feeling flat.

Unimaginative 'Witches' Retread Lacks The Magic Of Roald Dahl's Classic

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Does Netflix's 'Rebecca' Live Up To Its Predecessors?

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Does Netflix's 'Rebecca' Live Up To Its Predecessors?

You may know Rebecca as a 1938 novel by Daphne du Maurier. You might know it as a 1940 adaptation directed by Alfred Hitchcock that won Best Picture. But if you've always wanted a version with Armie Hammer playing the role once occupied by Laurence Olivier, Netflix is on it. The new Rebecca stars Lily James as a woman who becomes the second wife of Maxim de Winter, played by Hammer. When she gets to his massive estate, she finds it occupied by his housekeeper, played here by Kristin Scott Thomas. It's also haunted by the memory of his first wife. Her name was Rebecca.

Does Netflix's 'Rebecca' Live Up To Its Predecessors?

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'Borat' Sequel Grabs A Political News Cycle — At Least Momentarily

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'Borat' Sequel Grabs A Political News Cycle — At Least Momentarily

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, has become a political football during this presidential election season. A scene involving Rudy Giuliani seized social media attention.

This Sumptuous Retelling Of 'Martin Eden' Stays True To Jack London's Novel

After he meets Elena (Jessica Cressy), Martin Eden (Luca Marinelli) becomes determined to rise above his lowly circumstances and prove himself worthy of her love. Francesca Errichiello/Kino Lorber hide caption

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This Sumptuous Retelling Of 'Martin Eden' Stays True To Jack London's Novel

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An uneducated sailor falls in love and finds fame as a writer — only to become disillusioned by his own success. It's an intensely political work, which London wrote as a rejection of individualism.

This Sumptuous Retelling Of 'Martin Eden' Stays True To Jack London's Novel

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Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?

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Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?

Irving Berlin's classic musical turns 85 this year, and a group of artists are paying tribute with a brand-new video version of one of its songs, "Isn't This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain)?"

Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?

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The Pandemic Bounceback Abroad: Concerts And Movies In Other Countries

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The Pandemic Bounceback Abroad: Concerts And Movies In Other Countries

While U.S. movie theaters continue to struggle, the picture is better for the international box office. NPR's Bob Mondello, who's reported on how domestic theaters are getting by, explains why things look more promising abroad.

The Pandemic Bounceback Abroad: Concerts And Movies In Other Countries

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Disney Warns Viewers Of Racism In Some Classic Movies With Strengthened Label

Disney added a warning on its streaming service to some of its titles with racist depictions, including Dumbo. The crows' appearance and musical number in the movie "pay homage to racist minstrel shows," Disney said. LMPC via Getty Images hide caption

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Disney Warns Viewers Of Racism In Some Classic Movies With Strengthened Label

Disney strengthened language used to denounce racist depictions in some of its classic properties on the company's streaming service.

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