Film
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World
At Cannes, Indian Filmmakers Show There Is More Than Just Bollywood
This year’s edition of the annual film festival features a prominent presence of Indian stories and storytellers that celebrates the…
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Arts
Steve McQueen, on a Different Wavelength
The artist-turned-film director finds new depths in “Bass,” an immersive environment of light and sound in Dia Beacon keyed to…
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Arts
Film Academy Looks Overseas for Donors
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a global $500 million campaign to shore up its financial…
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Politics
When I Look at You, Will You Look at Me?
OpinionSupported by SKIP ADVERTISEMENTWhen I Look at You, Will You Look at Me? May 7, 2024, 5:00 a.m. ETShare full…
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Politics
Bernard Hill, Actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79
With a stout frame, bushy whiskers and a weathered visage, he embodied men of authority facing down danger with weary…
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Politics
Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France’s Undersides, Dies at 63
His acclaimed “The Class” walked a provocative line between documentary and fiction. In that film and others, he explored the…
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Politics
Barbara O. Jones, Actress Who Brought Black Cinema to Life, Dies at 82
Her arresting roles in movies like “Bush Mama” and “Daughters of the Dust” helped shape a generation of independent filmmakers.
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World
The Vatican Transforms a Prison Into a Gallery
For its offering at this year’s Venice Biennale, the Holy See chose an unusual venue: the Giudecca women’s prison.
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Arts
Ken Loach: Championing the Strugglers and Stragglers
A retrospective of the director’s work at Film Forum shows how his movies have kept a focus on working-class solidarity.
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Arts
4 Documentaries That Explore How Families Cope With Dementia
In “Little Empty Boxes” and other films, the heartbreak of memory loss is intertwined with deeper cultural implications.