Esther Zuckerman
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‘The Babadook’ Is Still an Unnerving Dream 10 Years Later
Back in theaters for its 10th anniversary, the haunting movie never really left, with a legacy that includes an entire horror subgenre.
Movie Trailers Have Gotten Worse. Why Aren’t Studios Having Fun With Them?
Promos give away too much or too little or are misleading or don’t leave anything out. We could go on. But there are ways to...
10 Movies Starring Gena Rowlands, From ‘The Notebook’ to ‘Opening Night’
She delivered vulnerable portraits in movies as varied as “A Woman Under the Influence,” with John Cassavetes, and the drama “The Notebook.”
What ‘It Ends With Us’ Says About the Blake Lively Brand
The images onscreen are informed by the actress’s offscreen businesses, making the movie a fascinating study in the uses of star power.
Know What’s Funny About Getting Old? These Movies Do.
Star-studded with leading ladies, who are all a bit older, recent comedies like “The Fabulous Four” and “80 for Brady” are establishing a popular new...
A Guide to Every ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameo
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the stars, but they get help from a host of actors you may know from other superhero movies.
What Fancams Get Right About Our Love of Movies (and Stars)
The creators of clips about Swann Arlaud (“Anatomy of a Fall”) and others have found a way to make cinephilia a communal experience in the...
Stream Shelley Duvall’s Greatest Performances: ‘The Shining,’ ‘Popeye’ and More
In “The Shining,” “Popeye” and more, her unusual presence jumps off the screen. That’s true even in small roles in “Annie Hall” and “Time Bandits.”
This Service Cat Has a Big Job: The Apocalypse
The director of “A Quiet Place: Day One” was confident a cat could take on the end of the world. But could the feline actors...
The Animosity Tour and Other Promotional Movie Campaigns We Love
For Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson and others, the standard publicity push isn’t so standard anymore.