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What to stream: Become part of the family with these Robert De Niro gangster films

While watching “The Alto Knights,” Barry Levinson’s tribute to the mob movie starring not one but two Robert De Niros, it feels like a meta commentary on the gangster films that made De Niro an iconic actor and that he made an iconic part of American cinema, working with directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. This film is in conversation with his other work, so you may be ...
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What to stream: Read the dossier on prior TV, film roles of ‘Black Bag’ cast

Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, “Black Bag,” about married spies who engage in espionage on one another, pairs two major movie stars, Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, as the dearly devoted deceitful duo. Soderbergh surrounds his superstars with a talented cast as their colleagues, many of whom you may have already seen before. So here’s where you can stream the best of the “Black Bag” ...

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What to stream: Catch up on prior films of auteur Bong Joon Ho ahead of ‘Mickey 17’

The release of “Mickey 17” marks the eighth feature film of Oscar-winning Korean auteur Bong Joon Ho, spanning a 25-year career. His work is notable for its social commentary and unique tone, from murder mysteries to creature features. So if you’re new to Bong, here’s where to catch up with his entire filmography on streaming. He made his directorial debut with the 2000 black comedy “Barking ...
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Did John Lithgow blow his ‘Harry Potter’ cover? Actor confirms he will play key role in HBO reboot

LOS ANGELES — It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series. The Oscar-nominated "Terms of Endearment" actor revealed this week that he is bound to enter the magical halls of Hogwarts and join the TV reboot in a pivotal role. Lithgow, 79, confirmed to Screen Rant in an interview published Tuesday he is set to ...
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What to stream: Tracing filmography of the Perkins family tree

Filmmaker Osgood "Oz" Perkins has a fascinating family history, which he reckons with in his own work, most recently “The Monkey.” In his latest film, a teenage boy attempts to map out a family tree that his father is reluctant to share, and if you do any research into Perkins’ own family tree, you’ll turn up a rich web of film history through his actor parents and extended family. So after ...
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‘SNL’s‘ 50 greatest characters: Well isn’t that special …

"Live from New York," they're the characters who have made "Saturday Night Live" a comedy institution for 50 years. The ones you grew up with, the ones who made you laugh, the ones with the catchphrases and the cool factor who have kept us tuning in on Saturday nights since 1975.
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What to stream: A movie lover’s guide for any Valentine’s Day mood

It’s one of my favorite times of year: highly specific Valentine’s Day movie recommendations, for whatever mood you happen to be in. Not every rom-com is going to work for everyone’s specific Valentine’s Day mode, so here’s your highly specific guide for a movie lover’s Valentine’s Day streaming.
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CNN anchor Jim Acosta will exit network after turning down midnight shift

 CNN made Jim Acosta an offer he could refuse, and he did. The veteran journalist known for his aggressive coverage of the Trump administration told viewers Tuesday that he will leave the network rather than take a new role as anchor of a live two-hour newscast that would start at midnight Eastern time.
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Reel Rundown: ‘The Day of the Jackal’ takes fictional plot based on real threats and stretches the truth further

In 1971, the English journalist-turned-novelist Frederick Forsyth saw the publication of his first novel, “The Day of the Jackal.” Despite struggling to get the book accepted and then having to endure what was a limited initial launch in Britain, Forsyth watched his action-thriller go international, become a New York Times best-seller and garner millions in sales.
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What to stream: Class is in session with these inspirational teachers

With the release of “Brave the Dark,” about a teacher taking a special interest in a troubled young man’s life, it brought to mind the other many films about inspiring teachers and the young minds they shape, whether based on a true story or not. Since the kids are back in school, let’s take a look at some of the best movies about teachers using unorthodox methods to connect with students.