Television
In Screen Gab no. 149, we catch up with ‘Challengers,’ now streaming on Prime Video, speak with the man behind Colin Farrell’s prosthetics in ‘The Penguin’ and more.
Sept. 20, 2024
Movies
Also this week: Leonard Maltin presents 1930s Universal rarities, ‘Rhythm Thief’ restored, Haile Gerima’s new documentary and a double-bill of Alain Delon’s beauty.
Climate & Environment
With 17 dairy herds in California now infected with bird flu, the state is upping its surveillance.
Entertainment & Arts
“Silents Synced,” a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with “Nosferatu X Radiohead” at American Cinematheque.
Sept. 19, 2024
Two more California dairy herds have been infected by H5N1 bird flu, bringing the state’s total to eight.
Sept. 13, 2024
Books
Pedro Almodóvar’s first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to ‘a fragmentary autobiography.’
Sept. 16, 2024
Three more California dairy herds have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. A new case of human infection has also been reported in Missouri.
Sept. 11, 2024
Also this week: A new 35mm print of ‘Shampoo,’ a 4K restoration of ‘Paris, Texas,’ ‘Mi Vida Loca,’ a generous Beyond Fest lineup, news about Sundance and more.
Sports
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded to criticism for her comments on fans’ racist and sexist treatment of players like stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Two Jude Law movies, a career-best performance by Pamela Anderson, the return of Mike Leigh and more were among our favorite first-time watches at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Sept. 12, 2024