Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age

Black American novelists, filmmakers and other writers are using comedy to reveal — and combat — our era’s disturbing political realities....

Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought

Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died. from NY...

Conan O’Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too

Mr. O’Brien received high marks for his work as the emcee of the 97th Oscar telecast this month. It was his first time hosting the show. ...

Gene Winfield, Whose Cars Starred in Film and on TV, Dies at 97

He was know for modifying cars with innovative metal work and paint jobs, and for building vehicles like the Galileo shuttle for the origi...

With $921 Seats, Denzel Washington’s ‘Othello’ Breaks a Box Office Record

Demand to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play Shakespeare has set a record in a year when big stars have been driving up the pr...

Gemma Chan Gets Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ More as She Gets Older

The actress, now starring in “The Actor,” talks about Schubert, “In the Mood for Love” and other art, food and pets that she loves. from...

Theater to Stream Now: ‘Beckett Briefs’ and One of Gavin Creel’s Last Shows

Also available for streaming: A masterful F. Murray Abraham in “Beckett Briefs,” and Christopher Walken and Susan Sarandon in a take on “S...