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The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026)
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An ode to the late ex-wife of George Lucas, whose editing and instincts made Star Wars the legend it became.
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Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 First Light”
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A great year for video games continues with a James Bond prequel.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Milagros Mumenthaler on “The Currents”
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The Argentinian filmmaker talks about the intimacy and interiority of women's lives in her latest film.
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60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries
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35 titles from around the world and an esteem list of jurors have been announced for this year's Czech-based film festival.
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Short Films in Focus: Patient (with Director Lori Felker)
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An interview with the filmmaker behind the heartbreaking documentary short.
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Hulu’s Limp Sitcom “Not Suitable for Work” Is Hardly Suitable for Primetime
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Offers too many cliches to result in anything other than mediocrity.
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The Unloved, Part 150: Laggies
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An appreciation for the 2014 charmer from the late, great Lynn Shelton.
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Cannes 2026 Video #11: The Samurai and the Prisoner, Her Private Call, Hope
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Scott Dummler interviews correspondent Isaac Feldberg about three of his favorites from the latter stretch of the film festival.
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Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, Sentimental Value, More
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The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes controversial dramas from Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emerald Fennel, along with Criterion releases of Body Heat, Lenny, and Peter Hujar's Day.
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“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward
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"Star City" keeps its focus bleak, dour, and oppressive, and subsequently has some trouble achieving liftoff.
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