'Phoenix': An Unconventional Noir About Two Troubled Pasts
Director Christian Petzold sets his thrillers in critical periods of German history. Phoenix follows a concentration camp survivor returning to 1945 Berlin.
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You Might Not Know Kenny Ortega, But You Probably Know His Choreography
Ortega is one of the most sought after choreographers in showbiz. He has worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Zac Efron and is responsible for some of Hollywood's most memorable dance scenes.
Jake Gyllenhaal On Throwing (And Taking) Punches: 'It's Very Primal'
In Southpaw, Gyllenhaal plays a boxer who grew up in foster care and is struggling to become a father to his daughter. "I don't like getting hit, but it was important for the movie," he says.
Actor Theodore Bikel Dies At Age 91
Some of Bikel's most notable work took place on stage — from A Streetcar Named Desire to Fiddler on the Roof.
Examining Hollywood's Pay Disparities
Hollywood's female stars have increasingly been speaking out about being paid less than their male costars. Hollywood Reporter's Matthew Belloni discusses the film industry's pay disparities with NPR's Arun Rath.
A Big-Hearted, 'Tangerine' Vision Of LA's Crime-Riddled Streets
Reviewer Justin Chang says a new film about transgender sex workers on Christmas Eve is a "warts-and-all immersion in one of L.A.'s seamier subcultures — and a terrific girlfriend movie to boot."
A Downtrodden LA Corner Inspires Comedy And Friendship In 'Tangerine'
Director Sean Baker wanted to make a film about LA's transgender sex workers, but first he needed to find someone who knew that world well. Then he met Mya Taylor, and together they made Tangerine.
'I Really Like You': Amy Schumer Makes A Fine 'Trainwreck'
The comedy Trainwreck, written by Amy Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow, takes a few risks with the romantic comedy formula on which it ultimately relies. Plus: LeBron James!
In Portrait Of A Boxer, Fuqua Takes The Action Outside The Ring
For the better part of a decade, Antoine Fuqua has been Hollywood's go-to guy for action-laden drama. But, even with a familiar setting, his latest film, Southpaw, isn't a typical action film.
Opening Indonesia's Eyes In 'The Look Of Silence'
Joshua Oppenheimer's sequel to the award-winning documentary The Act of Killing follows an optician seeking to confront the men who killed his brother during the Indonesian genocide.