A lithe and seductively charming actor who worked consistently for more than six decades in Hollywood, often as a leading man, Donald Sutherland died on Thursday at 88. As a thinking man’s sex symbol whose versatility made him equally persuasive in irreverent comedies and heart-rending dramas, Sutherland worked with major directors across multiple eras, including … Read more
The concept of “coercive control” entered the lexicon about a decade ago and has become an increasingly prevalent theme in the true crime genre. Pioneered by Evan Stark, a researcher and expert on domestic abuse, it refers to a pattern of abusive behavior and manipulation — including isolation, humiliation, financial abuse, stalking and gaslighting — … Read more
‘28 Days’ (June 30) Stream it here. Years before winning an Oscar for “The Blind Side,” Sandra Bullock revealed the first hints of her considerable range in this engaging serio-comic drama from the director Betty Thomas (“Private Parts”) and the screenwriter Susannah Grant (“Erin Brockovich”). Bullock stars as a fast-living New York writer whose functional … Read more
Mother knows best. Mother’s Day 2024 is here on Sunday, May 12. If you want a low-key afternoon on the couch with Mom, there’s a whole slew of movies and TV shows themed to the holiday. Some are recent releases, others are classic staples. Here’s everything to keep on your radar this year. “The Idea … Read more
See into the future. Ray-Ban and Meta teamed up to unveil an artificially intelligent pair of sunglasses that can scan into the world around a person as they walk down a street, among many other bells and whistles. Although released last fall, the shades — which come in all sorts of colors and cost between … Read more
‘Boyz N The Hood’ (May 31) Stream it here. John Singleton became the first African American to be nominated for the best director Oscar (and the youngest, beating even Orson Welles by two years) for this, his debut feature. He made it fresh out of USC film school, based on his experiences, and those of … Read more
Let it be available! The Beatles’ 1970 documentary “Let It Be,” which has never been on any streaming service, Blu-ray Disc or DVD format, will finally land on Disney+. The 54-year-old documentary that followed the band as they recorded their 12th and final studio album will land on the streamer on May 8, Disney announced … Read more
There are so many true crime offerings dedicated to scams, frauds and con artists that it can be overwhelming. Many of these stories are astonishing and worthy of attention, whether the deceptions are financial, medical, romantic or otherwise. Often most surprising is how relatively painless it seems to lay such traps, and how many people, … Read more
‘The Hateful Eight’ (April 24) Stream it here. Quentin Tarantino followed “Django Unchained” by again riffing on the venerable Western genre, this time by crossing it with the Agatha Christie-style “locked room” mystery. He populates his story, of a poisoning in a tucked-away haberdashery during a deadly blizzard in the post-Civil War West, with faces … Read more
“My name is Greta Gerwig, and I am the co-writer and director of ‘Barbie.’” “(SINGING) I’m just Ken. Anywhere else, I’d be a ten.” “The thing that I can say most about this sequence is that this was the thing that I most knew what I wanted it to be, and no one else knew … Read more
Hollywood’s biggest films are quite literally at your fingertips. The 2024 Oscars may be this weekend, but there are still plenty of ways to stream all of the Best Picture nominees from Hollywood’s biggest night right from the comfort of your own home. This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated 10 … Read more
‘Get On Up’ (March 16) Stream it here. The current vogue of jukebox biopics shows no sign of slowing, thanks to the impressive grosses of films like “Bob Marley: One Love,” even though most of these dramas are still trafficking in tropes that should have been decimated by the pitch-perfect satire of “Walk Hard: The … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. In just a few hours, Lifetime is set to premiere the first two episodes of “Where is Wendy Williams?,” a new docuseries on life after the cancellation of the media personality’s eponymous talk show as she attempts a … Read more
Presidents’ Day 2024 is here. Whether you plan to spend the long weekend on vacation or relaxing at home, there’s always time to kick back in front of the TV. From patriotic-themed offerings to Oscar-nominated films, to miniseries you may have missed, here’s an essential guide of what to watch, with something for everyone. Cillian … Read more
These days, it’s common for a true crime story to go viral, but that interest often gathers momentum only after an investigation, documentary, podcast or online conversation brings to light a previously unfamiliar saga. For this streaming list, I wanted to look instead at stories that were, to some degree, viral already, and where that … Read more
Much like Blackness is not monolithic, neither is Black love. The relationships in this collection range from young passions to midlife romance, and the types of movies range from glossy studio pictures to vital queer indies. They are poetic, comedic, rapturous and politically minded films — told with soul-stirring intimacy. ‘The Best Man’ (1999) Rent … Read more
‘Operation Finale’ (Feb. 19) Stream it here. Oscar Isaac is in fine form as a tough but sensitive Nazi hunter tasked with finding and extracting Adolf Eichmann (Ben Kingsley), one of the architects of the Final Solution, from his hide-out in Argentina to stand trial in Jerusalem. This true story is efficiently dramatized by the … Read more
Hi I’m Bradley Cooper. I co-wrote and directed ‘Maestro.’ It was very important to me, at the onset of this scene, that she be in a position of power. So, her on the windowsill, the light haloing her behind, waiting for whoever was gonna come in to be scolded. And then he’s sort of like … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his life fighting for civil rights and racial justice. There are a wide range of movies and specials about King himself airing on television to help celebrate his vision — and even more programs that relate to themes in his work. Here’s … Read more
Out with the old, in with the new. New Year’s Day is a time for resolutions, but also recovering and relaxing from festivities on New Year’s Eve. If you want to veg out in front of your TV, there’s plenty of specials and movies streaming. Here’s what to watch to kick off the new year. … Read more