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‘The Ability to Say Yes’ to Stories Long Neglected on the Screen

People of color are financing a number of movies at the Sundance Film Festival focused on elevating underrepresented voices.

‘Women Talking’ and What a Post-#MeToo Future Looks Like

The director Sarah Polley and cast members Claire Foy and Rooney Mara dig into thorny issues raised by their new film, a drama based on...

Netflix’s Harry and Meghan Documentary Series to Be ‘Personal and Raw’

The documentary series is the most high-profile project from Story Syndicate, a company run by the filmmaker Liz Garbus and her husband, Dan Cogan.

Sundance Unveils an In-Person Lineup Filled With Stories of Anxiety and Urgency

Veterans like Nicole Holofcener and Ira Sachs and first-timer filmmakers like Randall Park made the cut, as did films about Ukraine.

‘Glass Onion’ and ‘Matilda’ Test Netflix’s Approach to Theatrical Releases

The company agreed to some exclusive theatrical distribution for “Glass Onion” and “Matilda the Musical,” but it’s not clear exhibitors will get much more.

‘She Said’ Filmmakers and Weinstein Victims: An Emotional Collaboration

Though the drama avoids showing assaults or even much of the producer, a survivor likened reliving the experience to “watching your own car crash.”

Netflix to Offer Cheaper Ad Option Beginning Nov. 3

Viewers who choose the $6.99 subscription will be shown four to five minutes of ads for every hour of content they watch.

Streaming Services Want to Fill the Family Movie Void

With theatrical releases way down, the streaming giants have been pumping out multigenerational fare, including a number of live-action films.

Netflix’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel Headed to Theaters Before Streaming

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” will receive a weeklong release in about 600 theaters in the United States a month before it becomes available...