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'Michael' is a troublingly untroubled biopic of the late King of Pop
Partially funded by Michael Jackson's estate and starring one of his nephews, the film presents its subject as a childlike saint sharing his light with the world, hurtling from one...
'AI Doc' explores promises and risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligenc
It advocates for people to understand AI so we can put up guardrails to prevent the worst and foster the best outcomes.
IFFBoston's annual spring extravaganza serves 'buffet of films'
Filmed everywhere from Hollywood to Hingham, the 2026 festival lineup includes 40 features and 11 short film programs, as well as the ninth annual Student Short Showcase, which offers a...
Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' is something of a heist film
Ian McKellen stars as a disgraced artist living as a semi-recluse. His greedy adult children hire Michaela Coel to steal his unfinished paintings and complete them so they can be...
This modern take on 'Hamlet' isn't very witty, but it is brief
Starring Riz Ahmed, director Aneil Karia’s film is a ruthlessly stripped-down modernization of the Bard’s tale set in contemporary London’s South Asian community. It keeps the Elizabethan verse and throws...
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Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford
John Sayles launched an independent film movement with his film "Return of the Secaucus 7." His new novel tells of Henry Ford's social engineering of both his workers and Detroit.
Wedding comedy 'The Drama' is an audaciously uncomfortable affair
Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli’s screamingly funny film stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as a Back Bay couple whose lavish wedding plans are thrown into disarray after a drunken confession. "The film...
After a teen’s death, questions arise about what kids are seeing online
After her 15-year-old son Mason died following a viral online challenge, Joann Bogard began asking how dangerous content reached him in the first place.
'Newsmakers': A new NPR podcast to add to your lineup
"Newsmakers" will bring listeners long-form interviews with the most important voices in the news: changemakers, disruptors and the biggest names in politics, business, and culture.
Marvin Kalb on CBS News Radio's legacy and the threats to our democracy
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio will shutter in May.
A new film celebrates 100 years of dance
A new PBS documentary, "Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time," profiles the company.
A Facebook whistleblower sees real change coming for social media accountability
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen called the California verdict against Meta "huge."
Airy and bright 'Miroirs No. 3' is a stealthy interpretation on grief
After a woman witnesses a car accident from her porch, the survivor asks if she can stay with her. The two grief-stricken women develop an arrangement that seems to be...
Sexy spines or literary red flags: Reddit's bookshelf detectives will judge you by your covers
Maybe you can't judge books by their covers. But can you judge people by their books? Reddit's bookshelf detectives say yes. Producer Kalyani Saxena guides hosts Ben and Amory through...
Under new leadership, Boston Underground Film Festival still rejects the status quo
At this year’s 26th annual BUFF, running March 18-22 at the Brattle and Coolidge Corner Theatres, two new co-directors will be at the helm. Horror and genre fans can still...
After the Oscars: Surprises, history and a rare tie
Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" led the night.
Short film 'All The Empty Rooms' takes viewers into bedrooms of school shooting victims
A documentary up for an Academy Award on Sunday night shines a different light on the epidemic of school shootings in America.
Digging up Lily's Garden: Why did a mobile puzzle game have such weird ads?
In 2019, the internet was abuzz about bizarre ads for a mobile game called Lily's Garden. The ads were only about 15 seconds each, but they evoked a whole universe...
This year, the Oscars are too late
The 98th annual Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, March 15, which is at least a month too late, writes WBUR film critic Sean Burns. "We’ve been talking about...
Why are left-leaning voters listening to right-wing podcasts?
After President Trump's election a year ago, many on the left were left wondering what happened — a phenomenon caused, many say, by the divide in the media that each...