Dec 27 Watch 7:21 New film 'The Two Popes' explores Catholic ideology's 'gray areas' By Jeffrey Brown When Pope Benedict resigned in 2013, it was the first papal resignation since 1415 -- nearly 600 years. At the time, his successor, Pope Francis, was perceived as essentially Benedict’s opposite. But in a new film, “The Two Popes,” director… Continue watching
Dec 13 Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in “Fort Apache, the Bronx,” "The Godfather, Part II," “Once Upon a Time in America” and his Oscar-nominated performance as a pizza man in Spike Lee’s… Continue reading
Dec 11 'Parasite' and 'Bombshell' get a boost with SAG nominations By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The SAG Awards are one of the most closely watched Academy Awards bellwethers because, historically, a best ensemble nomination from the actors is usually a prerequisite for any best-picture contender's resume. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: Tom Hanks on how he became Mister Rogers By Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Barajas Tom Hanks plays Rogers in the new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” which centers on the friendship between the namesake of the long-running PBS TV series and his real-life journalist friend Tom Junod. Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 5:32 Why Edward Norton fought to deliver his new film, 'Motherless Brooklyn' By Jeffrey Brown Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit “Fight Club” to commercial blockbuster “The Incredible Hulk.” But recently he’s been very selective about his projects. “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he both acts in and directs,… Continue watching
Oct 18 How Dracula draws on our biggest health fears By Dr. Howard Markel "Dracula" abounds with fascinating references to medicine of the day. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 8:13 Brad Pitt on turning undertold stories into movies: 'Every film needs some champion' By Jeffrey Brown As one of the world's biggest and best-known movie stars, Brad Pitt is spending as much time helping get films made as he is acting. His latest project, "Ad Astra," is about a journey to the far reaches of the… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 8:01 How 'Downton Abbey' film brings beloved characters back together One of the most popular television series of the past decade is returning -- but this time, to the big screen. After four years off the air, the British period drama “Downton Abbey” is making its film debut. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Sep 10 Did you lose Downton Abbey in the British fog? Catch up here before the movie release By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Dust off your jewels and put up the kettle because the twists and turns at your favorite Yorkshire estate in early 20th-century Britain are back with a feature film. Continue reading
Aug 30 What makes a good biopic? Here are 8 movies that mastered the form By Courtney Norris A biographical film is delicate territory. Here are eight films that have avoided the pitfalls of an off-base biopic, according to two critics. Continue reading