For ‘National Treasure’ Superfans, the Secret Lies in Philadelphia
The creators of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast bring their passion for the Nicolas Cage heist movie to the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.
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‘Mile End Kicks,’ ‘Good One’ and More Streaming Gems
In this month’s picks, a new coming-of-age charmer about a rock critic, a fascinating documentary about the early days of hip-hop and a sweet indie about a Brooklyn father-daughter band.
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CreditBanner House Productions and Zapruder Films ‘Point Break’: The Totally Tubular Ride With High-Voltage Buddy Chemistry
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze were locked in as star-crossed rivals in Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 adrenaline-fueled, utterly earnest surf action thriller.
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‘It Ends’ Review: On the Road to Nowhere
A taut, efficient thriller about four recent graduates on a road trip delivers existential dread.
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‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Review: Bringing Back the Dead
The sixth installment of the horror franchise tries to revamp it, but its reputation has declined with each new attempt at jump scares.
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CreditSarah Enticknap/Sony Picture ‘Spa Weekend’ Review: Girls Gone Wellness
Leslie Mann leads a quartet of gal pals looking for rest, relaxation and sensual massages in this raucous comedy.
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CreditVince Valitutti/Black Bear Hayden Panettiere’s Final Battles: Mysterious Pain and Trouble With an Ex
In the year before the actress’s death, she struggled to walk at times and worked to disentangle herself from an ex-boyfriend who had abused her.
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CreditJacq Harriet for The New York Times In Their World, Tornadoes Strengthen the Bonds of Friendship
In “Never Stop Chasing,” the dangerous livelihood of storm hunting is underpinned by a rare intimacy among men who grew up together
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The work by Agnieszka Holland, starring Idan Weiss, explores the writer’s themes of alienation in a fragmented way.
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‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
It’s now haunting Broadway in this adaptation of the horror film franchise about a couple seeking a new start. Instead, they become prime targets.
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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show’ Actress, Dies at 82
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom “Coach.” Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.”
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sketch pad8 Signs You’re Living in a Rom-Com
Are you baking cookies with your old high-school crush? Our cartoonist has seen enough trying-on-clothes montages to spot the clues.
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How ‘Rocky Horror’ Dreamed Up a Mad Scientist’s World
The designers kept in mind the slapdash seediness that has been embedded in the musical’s DNA ever since it started in 1973 at the Royal Court Theater in London.
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Overlooked No More: Patricia Douglas, Who Challenged Hollywood’s Culture of Abuse
Eight decades before the #MeToo groundswell, she took MGM to court after alleging she was attacked at a studio party in 1937.
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Film ClassMovies That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road
Directors, actors and visual artists on the films they love in which it’s all about the journey.
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Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include powerful movies about mothers from Brazil, Argentina and Austria; a magical-realist tale from India; and an Icelandic drama.
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8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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Five Free Movies to Stream Now
Sprinting to the edge because they have nothing left to lose: This month’s picks include “Thief,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Gloria.”
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