A Short Film, a Long Wait, a Happy Return
“The Ballad of Wallis Island” came together after a long wait and a little help from Carey Mulligan.
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10 Wild Clips to Help You Understand Andy Kaufman’s Greatness
The standup, who’s the subject of a new documentary, expanded the ambition of comedy. These videos show how far ahead of his time he was.
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‘The Friend’ Review: The Writer vs. the Great Dane
Naomi Watts plays a writer in mourning who is given a formidable gift from a friend in this adaptation of the Sigrid Nunez novel.
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Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include everyday evildoers, Indonesian demons and a smug Brazilian serial killer.
By Erik Piepenburg

Clive Revill, Original Voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 94
His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that would be a mainstay of the franchise for decades.
By Sopan Deb

Hollywood Has Not Recovered Jobs Lost During Strikes, Report Says
Many entertainment industry workers have been jobless for months, leading state officials to consider increasing subsidies to keep film and television production in California.
By Matt Stevens