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He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That
The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited. More
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‘The Night Manager’ Season 2: Evoking John le Carré
After nearly a decade, a second season to the popular spy show is out this month. The showrunners explain how they created a sequel without a novel to draw from this time. More
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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in January
The first month of 2026 includes the latest Harlan Coben adaptation and the return of “Bridgerton.” More
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Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies
His work, including the 2002 documentary “Jenin, Jenin,” exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel. More
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Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds
The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024, according to a study from the University of Southern California. More
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., Scene-Stealing Character Actor in ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 71
In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for his ability to fashion an expletive into an outstretched catchphrase. More
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How to Put a Celebrity at Ease? Make a Pizza.
Times Cooking’s Pizza Interview series introduces a note of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up. More
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When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway
The entertainer, who would have turned 100 this month, reinvented himself by starring in the musical version of Clifford Odets’s prizefighting drama “Golden Boy.” More
