Movies

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D.A. Pennebaker, Pioneer of Cinéma Vérité in America, Dies at 94

With films that observed political and pop cultural figures — including, notably, Bob Dylan — Mr. Pennebaker “invented nothing less than the modern documentary.”

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Lana Wood, Natalie’s Little Sister, Has Plenty to Say

A cold case revived — and a life’s arc considered.

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Fan Bingbing, China’s Top Actress, Talks of Comeback After Scandal

In a rare interview after a spectacular fall from grace that tarnished China’s film industry, Ms. Fan talks about her comeback plans at a time when the country is cracking down on creative expression.

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It’s the Anniversary of Everything!

What is this ceaseless looking backward?

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Milo Ventimiglia on Jack Pearson and the Other Good Guys

The three-time Emmy nominee talks about getting us all emotional in his new movie, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” and his hit NBC drama, “This Is Us.”

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‘Hobbs & Shaw’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director David Leitch narrates a sequence from “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” featuring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

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Things to Do With Kids in N.Y.C. This Summer

Summer is still going strong, but you’ve run out of ideas to keep the kids busy. Here, we offer some suggestions.

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5 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend

Our guide to film series and special screenings.

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‘The Son’ Review: She’s Having a Baby (Without You)

Where “Rosemary’s Baby” preyed on a mother’s loss of agency over her child, this Argentine thriller toys with a father’s utter superfluousness.

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‘Tel Aviv on Fire’ Review: Mideast Conflict as Soap Opera and Farce

Sameh Zoabi’s new film is less incendiary, and quite a bit funnier, than its title might suggest.