Latest LGBT Films Move Beyond 'Coming Out' Narrative
There are a large number of LGBT films in theaters this fall. NPR explores what that says about Hollywood and society in general.
Movie Reviews
Can Contemporary Teenagers Put An End To 'Final Girls'?
The latest horror movie to send up horror movies finds a group of teenagers living in a retro world where the cliche of the one virgin left alive threatens to be the end of them.
'The Forbidden Room' Might Be Closer Than You Think
Guy Maddin's latest is a patchwork of pastiches that ages and modifies film to emulate eras, styles and tropes to examine the oddities of the mind.
'The Martian' Is A Gripping, Out-Of-This World Space Saga
Ridley Scott's new film stars Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars. Critic David Edelstein says The Martian features special effects that make you feel like you are seeing the real red planet.
Ridley Scott Finds An Optimistic Space In 'The Martian'
Starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars, The Martian retains the humor and ingenuity of Andy Weir's novel, even if Damon's crewmates are a bit too good-looking after months in space.
In 'The Martian,' Matt Damon Tries To Make It Back From The Red Planet
Director Ridley Scott's new movie, "The Martian," stars Matt Damon as an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars. He must fend for himself on the Red Planet. Film critic Kenneth Turan has a review.
Suspense And Emotion Teeter Alongside Each Other In 'The Walk'
Aside from a shaky French accent from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Walk is pretty compelling once it actually gets to the story of a famous wire walk between the twin towers.
'Taxi': A Banned Filmmaker Works From The Road
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has continued to make films since being officially barred from doing so. His latest finds him driving a cab, picking up passengers.
An Activist Examined In 'He Named Me Malala'
A new documentary follows the well-known young activist who survived being shot, won a Nobel Peace Prize, and still advocates for education for girls.
Movie Review: 'The Black Panthers' Documentary
Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan talks with Renee Montagne about The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, Stanley Nelson's new documentary about the party's rise in the 1960s.