Mr. Sakamoto, whose work with Yellow Magic Orchestra influenced electronic music, composed scores for “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant.”
Tag: Movies
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Adam Sandler Grows Up (Mostly)
At 56, the formerly juvenile funnyman has matured into a subtler, more nuanced comedy performer. It’s why the “Murder Mystery” films work so well.
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Why Tetris Consumed Your Brain
Tetris exploded in popularity after a race in the 1980s to secure global rights for the Soviet-made video game, a tale retold in a new movie. It is still captivating minds decades later.
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Ari Aster Wants to Terrify (and Tickle) You With ‘Beau Is Afraid’
The maker of “Midsommar” may be known for horror, but he thought that film was comical. With his latest movie, “Beau Is Afraid,” the dark humor is more apparent.
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Our Film Critic on Why He’s Done With the Movies
A.O. Scott discusses how American cinema has evolved over his 23 years at The New York Times.