Italy’s Culture Ministry has opened a curious show dedicated to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien — and perhaps a new front in the culture wars. It’s “beautiful.” Just ask the prime minister.
Tag: Movies
Dariush Mehrjui, Iranian Filmmaker, Found Dead With His Wife
Dariush Mehrjui, 83, one of the pioneers of Iranian cinema’s new wave movement, was found dead, along with his wife, at their home outside Tehran.
C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death
A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why.
Lynn Lynn’s Journey From Rocker to Dissecting Myanmar’s Coup in Film
Lynn Lynn was a musical idol when he volunteered in 2015 to protect the life of Myanmar’s new civilian leader. Forced to flee after 2021’s coup, he has reinvented himself as a film director.
At This Movie, Their Phones Won’t Bother You. Their Barking Might.
A cinema chain in Britain is welcoming dogs to select screenings. They don’t need their own tickets, and they don’t need to turn off their cellphones.
Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a Mexican resort thriller, a British time-travel caper and a coming-of-age drama from Costa Rica.
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Windmill Is for Sale in England
The property, which was the home of Dick Van Dyke’s character in the 1968 film, is listed for 9 million pounds, or $11.4 million.
‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
‘Barbie’ Is a Sleeper Hit in China
The movie has exceeded box office expectations, as China’s female moviegoers celebrate a film that addresses women’s rights head-on.