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It's hip to dismiss political films as a Woke 1.0 relic. But to do so overlooks the thrilling, genuinely thorny assertions contained in several of the season's best films.

A new Netflix documentary, which premiered Tuesday, tells the story of Mr. T, the celebrity bodyguard turned Hollywood actor. But the "Rocky III" star is not happy about his portrayal: 'That documentary pissed me off.'

Bruce Davis was Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO from 1989 to 2011, leading it through a sizable expansion of staff and setting up its film archive at the Pickford Center.

Five years after her Oscar-winning 'CODA,' filmmaker Siân Heder talks about 'Being Heumann,' her new movie opening Toronto, and how her life changed.

Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.

'Star Wars' fans will find much to love, including costumes, props--and inspiration--at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Hollywood's biggest summer box office ever, powered by "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has analysts betting on a $10-billion year.

Midway through Jesse Eisenberg's "The Debut," there's a scene that makes the audience go wild. Its actors sat down with us to discuss how they did it.

"You Can See Everything," co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, offers extraordinary access to the convicted Theranos founder before taking a reality-bending turn.

In Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' a budding connection stumbles over the class divide. To capture it, Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong forged a sublime chemistry.

At a festival built around the human touch, two events confronted the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, as Bill Gates warned "the aliens are here."

The 'Ripley' and 'All of Us Strangers' star steps up in a performance of depth as Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who took on Hamlet at the end of his life.

A24's sweeps-ploitation drama may deflate the TV host's ego, but it's so in love with its protagonist it can't see he's the least compelling character in the movie.

Director Adam Wingard made his name with small-budget action-horror gems like "You're Next" and "The Guest," but his return to them is disappointing.

John Boorman was contracted by Warner Bros. to make a sequel to 'The Exorcist.' Even though the movie unraveled, he recounts the experience with pride.