Thelma Adams

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How Hit Movie Royally Cheats History’s Female Power Players

"The Favourite" is an early Oscar darling that does.

Put These Possible Oscar Contenders On Your List

Vice, A Star is Born, Mary Poppins... movies for serious film — and awards — buffs.

How “Widows” Breathed New Life Into Oscar-Winning Filmmaker’s Work

Steve McQueen's view has taken a welcome, audience-friendly turn.

Why Racial Inequality in “Green Book” Resonates So Deeply Today

The Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen drama set in 1962 follows a life-altering road trip.

“Dirty Harry” to Squirrel Hill: White Male Rage Is All the Rage

Movies have long romanticized loner who takes aim at system. But do they bear blame?

Change Is the Thief in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

Melissa McCarthy movie sparks nostalgia for a New York City that's long gone.

Conversion Therapy Dangers and Debate at the Heart of “Boy Erased”

Arkansas parents seek to "scrub the gay" out of their 18-year-old son in the new movie.

“First Man” Raises Disturbing Reminder of Racial Inequality

Gil Scott-Heron's "Whitey on the Moon" plays a pivotal role in the film.

Inside the Secret History of an American Literary Classic

Take a walk on the wild side of Louisa May Alcott's groovy, gritty girlhood.

The Director Who Went From Shooting Porn Movies to Prestige Film

How Wash Westmoreland's early films helped him gets under the skin of 'Colette.'

Why New Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy Films Raised Mixed Reactions

It's not about their acting, but how they look. Yes, still.

Here Are Award Contenders From World’s Fall Film Festivals

Ryan Gosling’s ‘First Man’ and Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star Is Born’ boast big buzz.

Why Greta Gerwig Should Have Aspired Much Bigger Than “Little Women”

After "Lady Bird," RCL movie columnist was expecting a more ambitious followup.

Summons to Memphis: Regional Film Festivals Have the Beat of the Future

Ten short films have the opportunity to win their filmmakers $10,000 for a good cause.

Tom Hardy: Pretty Ugly and Full of “Venom”

The British superstar actor is a true chameleon, but is that a good thing?

Tom Cruise: Brand to the Bone

The ageless action star always puts himself on the line for his audience.