Frank Vincent, Actor Who Portrayed Dapper Mobsters, Dies
With his strong chin, manicured hair and steely glare, Vincent could bring an air of menace to almost any atmosphere.
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Don't Read This Review Of Darren Aronofsky's Compelling, Confounding 'Mother!'
Critic Chris Klimek thinks you should go into this film about a poet (Javier Bardem) and his submissive wife (Jennifer Lawrence) cold — just be prepared for "squirm-inducing fun."
'Rat Film': Superb, Formally Inventive Documentary Smells A Rat — And It Is Us
The film examines many facets of Baltimore's social and political history "to drive a pointed, deliberate argument that is still firmly rooted in artistry rather than political message-making."
In Frederick Wiseman's 'Ex Libris,' The New York Public Library Gets Checked Out
The prolific documentary filmmaker's latest project goes behind the stacks to offer a comprehensive, multi-faceted — and overdue — examination of the NYPL as an institution.
A College-Bound Lad And His Unbound Dad In 'Brad's Status'
In Mike White's latest film, Ben Stiller plays a middle-aged man so consumed by envy that he fails to grasp how much his emotionally mature son (Austin Abrams) could teach him.
'Saturday Night Live' Stops Accepting Jokes From Freelancers
Freelancers are a bit of a trade secret when it comes to late night shows. They often send in pages of one-liners for the shows to use or reject. Now Saturday Night Live is telling freelancers it will no longer accept their submissions.
Drummer Grant Hart, Co-Founder Of Punk Band Hüsker Dü, Dies At 56
Drummer Grant Hart co-founded one of the most influential punk bands of all time: Hüsker Dü. Hart played drums and wrote many of the trio's songs. He died of complications from liver cancer and hepatitis C Thursday night at the age of 56.
In 'Forest Dark,' A Building In Israel Connects 2 Searching Souls
Nicole Krauss' new novel, Forest Dark, tells two stories concurrently: a man at the end of a financially successful life searching for meaning, and a younger woman writer searching for meaning as her marriage collapses. The only thing that connects them is a building on the other side of the world.
Actor Frank Vincent, Who Portrayed Mobsters In 'Goodfellas' And 'The Sopranos,' Dies
Actor Frank Vincent, who was best known for his portrayal of mobsters in Martin Scorsese's, Goodfellas and the HBO series, The Sopranos, has died.
'Call Me By Your Name' Stands Out Among Dozens At Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival wraps up this week and NPR's critics have seen dozens of movies. They provide a sneak peek at films getting early buzz for Oscars, some hidden gems and others to avoid.