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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.
The ExplainerWhen can I go see a movie? Hollywood and theaters ponder what鈥檚 next.As coronavirus restrictions ease, Hollywood and theater owners are weighing when to distribute movies and the timing on gathering indoors in groups.聽
Home theater: From 鈥楤rooklyn鈥� to 鈥楲ittle Women,鈥� settle in with Saoirse RonanFor a mini-festival at home, follow the roles of Oscar-nominated actress聽Saoirse Ronan, who most recently played Jo March in 鈥淟ittle Women.鈥�
Home theater: See the world through the eyes of director Satyajit RayFor international fare during lockdown, start with Indian director Satyajit Ray, whose films, our critic says, express 鈥渨hat it means to be alive.鈥澛犅�
Home theater: Escape into the joyous world of musicalsAudiences have often turned to musicals when times are especially tough. Here are three classics to try during lockdown.
Home theater: Spend quality time with the elegant Sidney PoitierFilm critic Peter Rainer notes that Hollywood great Sidney Poitier brought dignity and grace to virtually all of his roles.聽
Home theater: Hunker down with films starring Humphrey BogartThe Monitor鈥檚 film critic suggests Humphrey Bogart films for some much-needed movie balm.聽
Home theater: For diverting films while housebound, try HitchcockHitchcock鈥檚 Hollywood movies, including 鈥淣orth by Northwest,鈥� are among those the Monitor鈥檚 film critic recommends for your shut-in playlist.聽
