Comedian Garry Shandling Dies At 66
Garry Shandling, the comedian and actor who starred in The Larry Sanders Show, died on Thursday at age 66.
Arts & Life
Fun And Entertainment Are Collateral Damage In 'Batman V Superman'
Batman V Superman positions DC Comics' best-known heroes as tragic Greek figures. NPR film critic Bob Mondello says it tries to go big on the psychological nuances but skimps on fun.
Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth
Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.
A Hank Williams Biopic That Doesn't Quite Sing
Tom Hiddleston does his own singing in the story of a country music legend, but the film strains to get its figurative arms around the man's complicated legacy.
'Lolo' Is A Comedy Of Female Bad Manners
Julie Delpy directed and co-wrote the film in which she stars as a woman whose son is determined to break up her relationship with her new boyfriend.
A 'Big Fat Greek' Family Reunion Short On Ambition But Long On Charm
There's not much to My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, but for those who've missed the raucous Portokalos clan since 2002, it's fun to visit with them again.
'Born To Be Blue' Finds Truth In Inventive Riffs
An intriguing and partly fictionalized portrait of jazz legend Chet Baker runs on an inventive structure and a strong central performance from Ethan Hawke.
'Batman v Superman': Superheroes Adrift In A Grim Sea Of Studio Money
Zack Snyder's follow-up to Man Of Steel shows little inventiveness or spirit, and smells suspiciously like a studio's attempt to chase a rival, rather than a project allowed to develop creatively.
Time Warner, Others Join Disney In Opposing Georgia's 'Religious Liberty' Bill
Disney and its Marvel subsidiary have threatened to boycott the state if the governor signs the controversial measure. Other companies are now urging the governor to veto the bill.
Batman Takes On Superman In A Dour, Bombastic 'Dawn Of Justice'
Director Zack Snyder layers subplot on top of subplot in his film of battling superheroes. Critic David Edelstein says Batman v. Superman is full of fragments and teases, and overall, "just awful."