Elisabeth Vincentelli
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Ian McKellen Has Clapped Back at Critics. Now He’s Playing One.
In the new film “The Critic,” he plays the titular acid-tongued reviewer in 1930s Britain, who is terrified of being outed as gay.
James Earl Jones’s Rich Career in Theater: ‘Othello,’ ‘The Great White Hope’ and More
In addition to Broadway crowd-pleasers, the actor deftly navigated classics, experimental theater and new works by major contemporary playwrights.
‘Afraid’ Review: John Cho Stars in New AI-Themed Horror Movie
A family surrenders control of its life to artificial intelligence with predictably dire results — for this movie’s viewers.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
Among this month’s picks, there’s a blend of sci-fi and Hindu mythology, plus Nicolas Cage in postapocalyptic times.
With ‘Empire Records: The Musical,’ Zoe Sarnak Revives a ’90s Cult Classic
The composer is breaking the rules of musical theater and finding an increasingly warm welcome this year for her rock sound. Next up, “Empire Records:...
Where to Stream the Films of Alain Delon
A look at 10 standout films featuring the actor, who died on Sunday at 88.
All the ‘Alien’ Movies, Ranked
With “Alien: Romulus” hitting theaters, the 45-year-old series is getting a new jolt of life. How does the latest film stack up against its predecessors?
‘Caligula: The Ultimate Cut’ Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes
With the belief that a masterpiece lurks within the mangled original 1980 release, Thomas Negovan has patched together a new version (with less skin) from...
At a Festival Amid Industrial Ruins, Ivo van Hove Takes Charge
For the Belgian director’s first edition as leader of the Ruhrtriennale, abandoned sites are “the starting point and the end point,” he says.
This Theater Company in Wisconsin Banks on the Glory of the Human Voice
No musicals and no mics: At American Players Theater in Wisconsin, nothing comes between the actors, their words and the public.