Nicole Sperling
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Sundance, Once a Hotbed for Film Deals, Tries to Find Its Footing
The kind of independent movies that the festival showcases have struggled at the box office, spurring worries about what the market would be like this...
‘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.
‘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.”
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.
Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’: What Will Apple Do?
The Civil War drama “Emancipation” finished filming early this year. Now, Apple faces a quandary on what to do with the movie.
Will the Spiraling Publicity Harm ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ at the Box Office?
A series of missteps on the promotional trail has raised questions about the film’s viability and its director, Olivia Wilde.
More Than ‘Weird’: Roku Embraces Original Programming
The streaming media device company wants to attract more viewers and advertisers to its channel. A coming biopic of “Weird Al” Yankovic is its most...