‘La La Land’ review: Pure movie magic
Almost everything you need to know about "La La Land" you learn in its first scene. A fluid camera moves between bumper-to-bumper cars on a Los Angeles highway, different songs...
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Interview: director Damien Chazelle and star Rosemarie DeWitt on the magic of ‘La La Land’
Damien Chazelle makes things personal. He began our interview by setting his phone down on the table and saying, "I'm recording, for my records." He said it like he was...
Connecting the résumés of the stars of ‘Office Christmas Party’
With 11 names on the poster, there's no denying the cast of "Office Christmas Party" is stacked. From a CEO to a human resources officer, most of the stars play...
5 most Chicago moments in ‘Office Christmas Party’
While plenty of movies take place in Chicago, it's often obvious that they weren't filmed here. But "Office Christmas Party" shot on location in the city last spring, and the...
‘Office Christmas Party’ review: A mixed bag from Santa
"Non-alcoholic mimosa—one per person," reads a sign in the opening scene of "Office Christmas Party," effectively capturing how soul-sucking and terrible work functions can be if your employer isn't any...
‘Manchester by the Sea’ review: A deeply felt tragedy
There's a reason that kids in movies are routinely terrible. These annoying, self-absorbed, one-note monsters can give a story structure, creating a character arc or manipulating a viewer's emotions. "Manchester...
Interview: Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich on ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ and navigating young Hollywood
"Thank God you did that." Alden Ehrenreich was in the middle of answering a question when Lily Collins, his co-star in the film "Rules Don't Apply," got up from the...
Which movie should you see with your family on Thanksgiving?
Ah, Thanksgiving—the annual minefield of family drama. Between your cousin's grades, your uncle's politics and your mom's meltdowns, it can be a tough day to get through. Which is why...
10 ‘Gilmore Girls’ references that are especially relevant in 2016
"Gilmore Girls" has a reputation as a fast-talking, referenced-packed show. We can't wait to see which topical talking points make it into the new episodes, but here are 10 references...
Gifts for the senses: Touch
Perhaps the most intimate sense of all, touch can make us feel warm, cozy and loved all at once. Whether it's a soft handmade blanket or beautifully crafted lingerie, these...