The New York Times – Film:
The franchise’s latest edition ran into trouble on the way to the screen. Here’s what happened.
Author: Esther Zuckerman
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With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?
The New York Times – Film:
Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.
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Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff and the Controversy Over ‘Wuthering Heights’
The New York Times – Film:
The character’s racial identity is at the heart of accusations that the film’s casting is “whitewashing.” But what does the original novel really say?
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Where to Watch Catherine O’Hara’s Best Performances, From ‘Beetlejuice’ to ‘Best in Show’
The New York Times – Film:
Her characters were as varied as they were eccentric and lovable. These are some of the best.
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How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?
The New York Times – Music:
“Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible under academy rules even if it was recorded nearly 10 years ago. Here’s how.
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What ‘Marty Supreme’ Says About Being Jewish in America
The New York Times – Film:
The film’s unapologetic depiction of the experience in all of its complications rejects the idea that such characters have to suffer.
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How Ralph Fiennes Rocks Out to Iron Maiden in ‘The Bone Temple’
The New York Times – Film:
One scene from the continuation of “28 Years Later” has Fiennes’s character performing to the song “The Number of the Beast.” A look at how the filmmakers pulled it off.
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With ‘Sinners’ and ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ Jack O’Connell Is in His Villain Era
The New York Times – Film:
In Jack O’Connell’s hands, the vampire of “Sinners” and the cult leader of “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” are vicious in very different ways.
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‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Golden Globe for Best Comedy
The New York Times – Film:
The victory cements the film’s front-runner status heading into the Oscars.