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From left: Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, and Michael McKean in 1984's "This Is Spinal Tap."

Six ‘Spinal Tap’ moments to savor before the sequel

‘Spinal Tap II’ isn’t set to start shooting until February, but that shouldn’t stop groupies from revisiting the original now.

‘Maestro’ presents master challenge for director, star Bradley Cooper
Playing Leonard Bernstein is one thing. Becoming him is another.

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world
Discounted tickets for the March 2024 festival are available now on its website.

2023 movies to stream while finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers

From acclaimed dramas to fantasy action, here are 10 new films to stream this holiday break.

Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ is really a ‘portrait of a marriage,’ says daughter
Director Bradley Cooper stars as the iconic conductor while Carey Mulligan captures ‘the essence’ of his wife, actress Felicia Montealegre.

‘Saltburn’ takes a dark, very dark, view of the English class system
Emerald Fennell’s latest stars Barry Keoghan as a seemingly feckless Oxford student who’s befriended by a charismatic titled classmate played by Jacob Elordi.

10 supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Disney movies to celebrate the Mouse House’s 100th anniversary
From "Mary Poppins" to "The Princess and the Frog," critic Odie Henderson shares more than a few of his favorite animated films.

Odie Henderson review | ★1/2
‘Napoleon’ is far from dynamite
Ridley Scott’s “theatrical cut” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as a barely-there Josephine.

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Odie Henderson review | ★★

Ariana DeBose as Asha and Alan Tudyk as the pajama-wearing goat, Valentino, in Disney’s new movie, "Wish."

‘Wish’ unfulfillment

Chris Pine and Ariana DeBose give it their all in Disney’s latest about a guardian of wishes and his apprentice, but where’s the magic? 11:25 a.m.

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Matt Damon appears in a scene from "Jason Bourne." A new film in the series is reportedly in the works.

New ‘Jason Bourne’ film reportedly in the works, eyeing Matt Damon return

Deadline reports that director Edward Berger is in talks to helm a new sequel in Universal’s spy franchise. 10:49 a.m.

Cast members take a break during filming for Tim Burton’s "Beetlejuice 2" on Charles Street in Melrose, Nov. 17, 2023.

Melrose turns spooky as ‘Beetlejuice 2′ films in town

Director Tim Burton and star Jenna Ortega were spotted last week as production resumed on the sequel. 12:01 p.m.

Director Eli Roth on the set of "Thanksgiving."

‘Thanksgiving’: How Eli Roth made the most Massachusetts horror movie ever

From pilgrims to Papa Gino’s, the director talks giving the Bay State a starring role in his Plymouth-set slasher flick. 10:44 a.m.

US director Wes Anderson arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of the Lumiere Film Festival, in Lyon, central eastern France on October 14, 2023. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

Wes Anderson will curate new film club Galerie

Indian Paintbrush announced the digital film club and streaming platform on Nov. 16 2:52 p.m.

Odie Henderson | ★★★

‘Dream Scenario’: Broadcasting your dreams on Nic at night

Nicolas Cage stars as the man of everyone’s dreams in Kristoffer Borgli’s clever cancel culture horror-comedy. 2:42 p.m.

Odie Henderson review | ★

Michael Fassbender, center, with the cast, in a scene from "Next Goal Wins."

‘Next Goal Wins’ — and who loses?

Taika Waititi’s sports comedy tells the story of the hapless American Samoa soccer team that infamously lost a match 31-0. 2:23 p.m.

From left: Dominic Sessa stars as Angus Tully and Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham in director Alexander Payne’s "The Holdovers."

Paul Giamatti talks filming ‘The Holdovers’ in Massachusetts with Stephen Colbert

The actor opened up about his latest film on “The Late Show.” 1:05 p.m.