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‘Gladiator II’ Delivers Friends, Romans and Sharks

How the Colosseum, filled with water and stocked with predators, becomes the scene of epic naval combat in Ridley Scott’s sequel.

‘Gladiator II’ Delivers Friends, Romans and Sharks

How the Colosseum, filled with water and stocked with predators, becomes the scene of epic naval combat in Ridley Scott’s sequel.

‘Deadpool’ Refresher: What to Know Before Seeing ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The new installment draws on decades of Marvel and X-Men history. It helps to know the back stories ahead of time.

What to Know About ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ Film Based on JD Vance’s Memoir

The 2020 film generally follows the book about the Republican vice presidential nominee’s formative years. But there are significant differences.

What Travelers Need to Know About Hurricane Season

Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need...

How Stop-Motion Yetis Emerged From Film Hibernation

“The Primevals,” a movie in the lineage of “Jason and the Argonauts,” was filmed 30 years ago. It has finally been released.

Most Wrongful Death Lawsuits Tied to Astroworld Festival Are Settled

The rapper Travis Scott and the concert promoter Live Nation faced 10 suits after the 2021 tragedy. One case from the family of a 9-year-old...

Why Britain Keeps Giving Classic Movies New Ratings

As the attitudes of moviegoers evolve, so do the guidelines of the ratings board, which has reclassified dozens of films including “Mary Poppins” and “Rocky.”

Alex Garland on Making a Film About the Civil War Today

Even before his drama was released, the writer-director faced controversy over his vision of a divided America with Texas and California as allies.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s New Season Includes Tribute to Bayard Rustin

The civil rights activist’s life and legacy will be honored in a 2024-25 lineup that will also include spotlights on jazz history, and a rising...