Marvel's 'Black Panther' Isn't Just Another Black Superhero
The recently announced feature, scheduled for November 2017, may be the first Afrofuturist film with a shot of blockbuster success.
Movies
Roger Moore: The Man With The Golden Life
Sir Roger Moore has played James Bond more than any other actor; his new memoir, One Lucky Bastard, chronicles a life spent working and laughing with stars — and learning how to kiss from Lana Turner.
'Godfather' Mansion For Sale In Staten Island
The mansion featured in the The Godfather is on the market for nearly $3 million. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Joseph Profaci, the realtor who is selling the house.
Brilliance In Bumps And Bruises, On Air And On Screen
New Jersey radio station WFMU prides itself on radically open programming — like three hours of "Eleanor Rigby" covers. But as a new film shows, it can be tough to pay bills and maintain a mission.
Satirists Go Serious in 'Foxcatcher' And 'Rosewater' — And It Works
NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews two serious films based on real-life events — Foxcatcher, which stars comedian Steve Carrell, and Rosewater, directed by Comedy Central's Jon Stewart.
'National Gallery' Offers A Lingering Look At Art
Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary takes audiences behind-the-scenes at London's National Gallery and delves into the stories being told in paintings. Wiseman tells NPR's Robert Siegel what he learned and how he goes about filmmaking.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood: It's Time To 'Obliterate The Term Black Film'
The creator of Love and Basketball has a new film out called Beyond the Lights. "For me it's just about putting people of color in every genre and making it become normal," she says.
'Foxcatcher': A Bloated True-Crime Story Based On Wealthy Heir John du Pont
The film is based on du Pont's fraught relationship with two Olympic wrestlers. Wealth isn't enough — his identity hinges on winning. It's a fascinating case study, but as drama, it's one sick joke.
The Slow-Talking 'Foxcatcher' Goes Long And Comes Up Short
Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and Channing Tatum star in a bizarre tale of wrestling, wealth and talking very slowly while surrounded by mist.
In 'The Homesman,' A Most Unromantic American West
Hilary Swank and Tommy Lee Jones play two very different people taking a dangerous trip across the arid plains in a beautifully photographed film.