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‘Conclave’ Conquers Indie Box Office

After four weeks on the big screen, "Conclave" has managed to do something that few other adult-skewing films have achieved in the post-pandemic era: Sell some tickets.

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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Javier Bardem attends the opening ceremony during the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival at Kursaal, San Sebastian on September 20, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese are producing the series.

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Josh O'Connor to Star in Steven Spielberg’s Next Film

“Challengers” star Josh O’Connor has joined the cast of Steven Spielberg’s new film. As previously announced, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson (“Bad…

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Game Awards Nominations 2024: ‘Astro Bot,’ ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Lead With 7 Nods Each

The Game Awards 2024 nominations were announced Monday, with “Astro Bot” and “Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth” tying for the most nods with seven apiece. This year’s show, which…

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Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. Join Forces to Grow in Film, TV, Documentary, Live Events and Branded Content

The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73 have joined forces in a merger of equals that aims to make the enlarged company a bigger player across TV, film, live events, branded content…

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Rashida Jones Tearfully Honors Quincy Jones at the Governor Awards

Rashida Jones fought through emotions as she read parts of her father's speech that he had intended to read on the night.

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‘Red One’

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans star in a holiday action fantasy that gives Christmas a backstory it didn't need. It's made with charmless energy, though J.K. Simmons is winning as Santa.
‘All We Imagine as Light’

Indian director Payal Kapadia's lovely sophomore feature is a glowing portrait of urban connection and unexpected sisterhood as two Mumbai nurses bond in a city of 20 million souls.
‘Bird’

Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski star in Andrea Arnold's return to her bleak British roots. A story of emotional poverty that turns into a fantasy-pal fairy tale, it's skillful but far from authentic.
‘Heretic’

In Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' sleek theological mind game, Hugh Grant is genteelly terrifying as a creep hell-bent on converting others to his "one true religion."

‘A Man in Full’

A one-note Jeff Daniels stars in this empty Netflix series.
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’

Peacock's gruesome and grueling love story is set during the Holocaust.
‘The Veil’

Elisabeth Moss stuns in FX's fascinating spy thriller.
'Dead Boy Detectives’

This 'Sandman' spinoff adapts Neil Gaiman's comic as a zany teen procedural.

‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

Billie Eilish and producer Finneas keep up their winning streak with a surprising and intimate third album.
‘Atavista’

Childish Gambino's latest is a masterpiece, and a kaleidoscopic showcase for his seemingly endless talents.
‘Dark Times’

Vince Staples searches for light on his new album, his most vulnerable project to date.
‘Radical Optimism’

Dua Lipa's new album is a joyous blast of pop savvy.

‘An Enemy of the People’

Sam Gold's production is an actorly face-off between Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, but the script ultimately let's the audience off the hook.
‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’

Patricia Clarkson gives a luminous performance in an otherwise uneven revival of Eugene O'Neill's family drama.
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‘Water for Elephants’

The stage adaptation has escapism, enchantment and heart, all elevated to new, literal heights that blend theater and cirque.

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