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News Articles: Movies

Randy Thomas, former executive vice president of Exodus International, denounces the group's actions and "conversion therapy" as a whole in the Netflix documentary <em>Pray Away.</em>

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Former 'Ex-Gay' Leaders Denounce 'Conversion Therapy' In A New Documentary

Netflix's documentary Pray Away talks to former leaders of Exodus International, one of the biggest organizations that pushed for so-called conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people.

August 02, 2021
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By:
  • Victoria Whitley-Berry and
  • Sarah McCammon
<em>Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place</em> chronicles Chappelle's efforts to entertain audiences during the pandemic with a series of outdoor shows. He's pictured above in North Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 30, 2020.

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  • Performing Arts

Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced

Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.

August 02, 2021
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By:
  • Elizabeth Blair
Saginaw Grant, a prolific Native American character actor and hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, has died. He was 85.

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  • Obituaries

Actor Saginaw Grant, Known For 'Lone Ranger' And 'Breaking Bad,' Dies At 85

Grant, who was hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, played roles in dozens of movies and TV shows, including "The Lone Ranger," "The World's Fastest Indian" and "Breaking Bad."

August 02, 2021
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  • The Associated Press
Winston Duke (left) and Zazie Beetz in a realm where souls are auditioned for life on Earth in <em>Nine Days.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

Celebrate Life On Earth With 4 Films That Look Into The Great Beyond

The new film Nine Days — at its essence, a reminder to celebrate every moment you're given — is both deep and fun. Here are three other movies that ponder the meaning of life.

July 30, 2021
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By:
  • Bob Mondello
At the beginning of the new movie <em>The Green Knight</em>, Dev Patel's Gawain is the young headstrong nephew of King Arthur. He isn't a knight yet and has a lot to prove.

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  • Movie Interviews

Dev Patel Conquers 'The Green Knight' And Embraces Every Role As A Journey

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dev Patel, who plays aspiring knight Gaiwan in the new movie, The Green Knight, based on one of the most famous Arthurian legends.

July 30, 2021
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  • Ailsa Chang and
  • Mallory Yu
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  • Movies

Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney For Its Streaming Release Of 'Black Widow'

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for releasing Black Widow on streaming and in theaters at the same time, saying the simultaneous release breached her contract.

July 29, 2021
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  • Bob Mondello
Dev Patel stars as Sir Gawain, King Arthur's nephew, in <em>The Green Knight.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'The Green Knight' Fulfills A Quest To Find New Magic In An Old Legend

Dev Patel stars as a young adventurer from King Arthur's court in David Lowery's inventive adaptation of an enduring 14th-century poem.

July 29, 2021
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  • Justin Chang
Like last year, the sidewalks around San Diego's convention center are empty and no one is lined up at the famed Hall H.

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  • Pop Culture

Comic-Con Is Online Only Again This Year. On The Bright Side, No Lines!

No costumed crowds are thronging the streets of San Diego this weekend: For the second year in a row, Comic-Con is online only. But organizers are hoping for a small in-person show in November.

July 23, 2021
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  • Petra Mayer
Gamhee (Kim Min-hee) shared a meal with a friend (Song Seon-mi) in <em>The Woman Who Ran.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'The Woman Who Ran' Puzzles Out The Mysteries Of Everyday Life

Hong Sang-soo's new film follows a mild-mannered woman as she makes three different visits. Each chapter is absorbing on its own, but it's even more intriguing to contemplate how it all fits together.

July 22, 2021
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  • Justin Chang
Questlove, here at the Grammys in January 2020, says the pandemic has changed him.

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  • Music Interviews

For Questlove, The Pandemic Meant Embracing Quiet — And Buying A Farm

The Tonight Show music director has been branching out: In addition to buying a farm, he's making his directorial debut with Summer of Soul, a documentary about a 1969 concert series in Harlem.

July 21, 2021
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  • Terry Gross
Harvey Weinstein is already serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual abuse in New York. He was extradited to California early Tuesday for his arraignment.

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  • Law

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles Court

The disgraced former movie mogul was charged Wednesday with four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault charges in California. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.

July 21, 2021
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By:
  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
Disneyland's updated Jungle Cruise ride features tourists of various ethnic backgrounds getting chased by wildlife.

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  • Arts & Life

Disney Introduces A Revamped Jungle Cruise Ride Without The Racist Imagery

The ride, which previously featured racist imagery of Africans as spear-waving headhunters, has been transformed into a slapstick comedy in which the wildlife bests clueless safari-goers.

July 19, 2021
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By:
  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
Edward Theatre's entrance, as seen from the street opened in 1914 in Kalbadevi, and was named after King Edward V, who visited Mumbai the same year. It initially started with stage plays, with a total of 509 wooden seats, distributed between three separate levels. Until a few years ago, the theatre turned cinema hall, played mostly B- grade Bollywood films.

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  • World

India's Single-Screen Cinemas Were Struggling Before COVID-19. Now They're Dying Out

Before multiplex cinemas, India had tens of thousands of single-screen movie houses. But the way Indians watch movies has changed, and the pandemic forced many old cinemas to shut their doors forever.

July 17, 2021
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By:
  • Sushmita Pathak
Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) in<em> Bridgerton.</em>

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  • Arts & Life

The Only 'New' Thing About Cross-Cultural Casting Is Who's Getting The Roles

Dev Patel as a knight of the Round Table, Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn, the mostly nonwhite casts of Bridgerton and Hamilton — all belong to a tradition that has its roots in live theater.

July 16, 2021
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  • Bob Mondello
Billy Porter and Tiffany Haddish star in <em>Like a Boss</em>. GLAAD called Porter's character, Barrett, "a good example of casual inclusion, featuring an explicitly LGBTQ character."

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  • Movies

LGBTQ Characters Got More Movie Screen Time In 2020, GLAAD Study Finds

The advocacy group just released its annual film survey, which found the percentage of LGBTQ characters of color also increased. But it still cited issues with lack of transgender representation.

July 16, 2021
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  • Andrew Limbong
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