Movies

A gifted warrior (Liu Yifei) discovers her true purpose when China comes under attack by nomadic forces in Mulan.

Arts

'Mulan' Reboot Is Beautiful, But Fails To Breathe New Life Into An Old Tale

6:50pm September 03, 2020

by Justin Chang

Spinning a Chinese legend into family-friendly entertainment with worldwide appeal is a tricky business. The new version of Mulan feels like a watered-down version of a potentially captivating story.

'As An Asian Man, I Want To Represent': 'Mulan' Movie Star On Hollywood's Stereotypes

5:28pm September 03, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with martial arts expert and actor Donnie Yen about his role in the live-action remake of Mulan.

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Christopher Nolan's Time-Bending Thriller 'Tenet' Reviewed

5:28pm September 03, 2020

by Bob Mondello

Christopher Nolan's time-bending thriller is the film that Hollywood has been counting on to bring audiences back to movie theaters. Tenet was released in movie theaters Thursday.

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World News

Venice Film Festival To Return Amid The Pandemic

4:43pm September 01, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andreas Wiseman of Deadline about the Venice Film Festival, which is scheduled to start Wednesday.

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Looking Back On Chadwick Boseman's Culture Significance

7:37am August 31, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman died after battling colon cancer at the age of 43. Film-goers comment on his pivotal role as a Black actor in films that depicted Black heroes and superheroes.

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Chadwick Boseman, pictured in June 2019 in Los Angeles, portrayed historical figures with dignity and humanity. In public comments, he gave thanks to those who came before him.

Chadwick Boseman In His Own Words

12:45pm August 30, 2020

by James Doubek

In his public comments and in interviews with NPR, Chadwick Boseman both sought to inspire and to give thanks, particularly to young Black people.

Remembering Actor Chadwick Boseman

5:07pm August 29, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in Black Panther and many other films, has died at the age of 43.

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Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves play Bill and Ted in Bill & Ted Face The Music.

Arts

'Bill & Ted Face The Music,' And They Make For Good Home Viewing

4:43pm August 28, 2020

by Linda Holmes

It might not be a great film, but the nostalgic draw of the guileless Bill S. Preston Esquire and Ted "Theodore" Logan has never been stronger.

More Persuasively Dickensian: 'The Personal History Of David Copperfield' Reviewed

4:19pm August 27, 2020

by Bob Mondello

Satirist, director and the creator of Veep, Armando Iannucci does Charles Dickens in The Personal History Of David Copperfield. And NPR's critic says there's a lot that's unexpected in the movie.

Grainy footage of kids getting ready to fly down dangerous rides is the most striking image in the documentary Class Action Park.

Arts

'Class Action Park' Remembers The Perils Of A Really Good Time

5:01am August 27, 2020

by Linda Holmes

The documentary Class Action Park tells the story of a New Jersey theme park that was widely beloved, successful and extremely dangerous.