Entertainment & Arts
Hollywood movie-makers should withhold their accolades for the Disney marriage of Mike Ovitz to Michael Eisner until after something of substance has been done.
Aug. 26, 1995
Timothy Carey, a film actor best known for his portrayals of menacing villains in early Stanley Kubrick pictures and later as star of the cult favorite “The World’s Greatest Sinner,” which he also produced, is dead.
May 16, 1994
Movies
July 28, 2016
Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket” is shot through with a surgical sense of observation.
July 5, 1987
“Citizen Kane.” “It’s a Wonderful Life.” “The Bicycle Thief.” “Rashomon.” “Persona.” “Pickpocket.”
Sept. 2, 1990
Filming his World War I epic “1917” like it was one unbroken shot, Sam Mendes has dazzled audiences and critics. Is a best picture Oscar next?
Feb. 5, 2020
Texas Western’s 1966 basketball triumph fits the entertaining formula in a slick production.
Jan. 13, 2006
Oscar-nominated ‘Days of Glory’ shines a light on the plight of France’s Muslim soldiers, whose WWII contributions were all but ignored.
Feb. 16, 2007
Books
Jim Thorpe won two golds at the 1912 Olympics, then had them stripped (and posthumously restored this year). David Maraniss’ new biography honors him.
Aug. 4, 2022
Starting with 1930’s best picture Oscar winner, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” here are some World War I movies to watch.
Dec. 30, 2019