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First LookSean Connery: A legacy that defined masculinity in a bygone eraScottish actor Sean Connery, the original James Bond, was an icon of an era 鈥� a dashing, womanizing, macho man 鈥� one increasingly distant from today. He died Saturday.
鈥楾ime鈥� and 鈥楾he Antidote鈥� offer path to unity in a divisive timeFilm critic Peter Rainer shares what he appreciates about a pair of recent documentaries, 鈥淭ime鈥� and 鈥淭he Antidote,鈥� which address societal divisions.
First LookActors with disabilities urge inclusivity on ADA anniversaryActors with disabilities say the film and entertainment industry needs to work on its representation of people with disabilities, during a panel discussion coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
鈥楥hicago 7鈥�: Fast-talking court drama is a window on protest and AmericaWith the debut of 鈥淭he Trial of the Chicago 7,鈥� film critic Peter Rainer examines the intersection of popular culture and events that define a nation.
First LookPandemic forces US and UK movie theater chain to stay shutCineworld, the second-largest movie theater group in the United States, is temporarily shuttering 536 locations. With the delayed release of big films like 鈥淣o Time to聽Die鈥� and 鈥淏lack Widow,鈥� cinemas are struggling to make ends meet.
Home theater: Bring the family together with the Beatles and 鈥楤abe鈥�Film critic Peter Rainer suggests a selection of family films that have multigenerational appeal and a unifying power.
From 鈥業 Am Woman鈥� to 鈥楪et on Up鈥�: Movies that hit the right noteWith the release of a new biopic about Helen Reddy, 鈥淚 Am Woman,鈥� the Monitor鈥檚 film critic shares some of his top choices for films about singers.
Even without Mushu, Disney ups remake game with 鈥楳ulan鈥�There鈥檚 no Mushu, Shang, or sassy grandma, but Disney鈥檚 highly anticipated remake of 鈥淢ulan鈥� took risks that paid off.
Movies bring us together. But should we get used to viewing them apart?With streaming splintering people鈥檚 attention and a pandemic closing cinema doors, shared experiences like going to the movies are evolving.
First LookA first: Women show up in force on Venice Film Festival rosterIn a huge leap from previous years鈥� 鈥渆mbarrassing percentiles,鈥� 44% of the films showcased at the 2020 Venice Film Festival are directed by women. 鈥淚 feel very comfortable and proud to be in that environment,鈥� said one female director competing in the festival.
With the return of 鈥楳ulan,鈥� a look at Asian actors who paved the wayWith the return of 鈥楳ulan,鈥� a film critic surveys the work of actors who have contributed to this moment of progress for Asian women in Hollywood.
Home theater: Movies from women who showed Hollywood who鈥檚 bossFilm critic Peter Rainer highlights movies from a trio of women who have helped break barriers in Hollywood.
First LookOlivia de Havilland: Oscar winner and Hollywood activistOlivia de Havilland, beloved to millions as Melanie Wilkes of 鈥淕one With the Wind,鈥� but also an activist who challenged Hollywood鈥檚 contract system, died Sunday.
Home theater: Films bring Paris to your living roomWith wanderlust on pause, movies offer a way to travel to far-off locales. Begin your journey with these films set in Paris.聽
Home theater: With games on hold, it鈥檚 sports films for the win (video)The Monitor鈥檚 film critic shares his top picks for movies and documentaries that capture the drama and pulse racing that accompany sporting events.
Home theater: Movies that live up to the books that inspired themMovies based on books often complement what鈥檚 on the page, rather than trying to replicate it. Our film critic shares his favorite adaptations.- Home theater: Films that invoke the pleasures of summerWith no new blockbusters available, try films at home that embrace summertime 鈥� ones that express nostalgia for a place or time, or even a romance.
Pandemic, in park: Viewers pull up to drive-ins againDrive-ins are experiencing a resurgence, as the pandemic fuels nostalgia and owners see opportunities to go beyond just double features.
Home theater: A feast for foodies and film fansThe Monitor鈥檚 film critic suggests that movies featuring feasts 鈥� and interesting characters 鈥� can offer comfort to people stuck at home.聽
Home theater: Comedies to lighten your lockdownComedy films featuring Dustin Hoffman, Albert Brooks, and the Marx Brothers take you to a better place and keep you there.
