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A scene from the 2001 animated film "Spirited Away" by Hayao Miyazaki. The director's latest film, "The Boy and the Heron," is in theaters now.

12 Japanese animated films to stream before Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’

From "Akira" to "Spirited Away," check out these animated classics.

‘Eileen’: Fear and loathing in Massachusetts
Thomasin McKenzie and a blond Anne Hathaway star in this icy adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s debut novel.

‘The Boy and the Heron’: a magical Miyazaki mystery tour
The legendary animator triumphs again with this fable about a young boy who loses his mother and befriends a heron who guides him through the Land of the Dead.

‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé’ illuminates a superstar in command of her artistry, onstage and off

The film is not only an opportunity to catch another glimpse of Beyoncé's dazzling vocals and radiant charisma — it’s a chance to go behind the scenes of her "Renaissance" tour and see how the woman at the center of it all executed her vision.

Odie Henderson review | ★
In John Woo’s ‘Silent Night,’ all is neither calm nor bright
Joel Kinnaman plays a grieving father on a vengeful journey.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK
‘The Last Detail’: How Hal Ashby’s 1973 Navy movie gave me a portal into my Pops’ past
The film starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, and Randy Quaid turns 50 this year.

Jeremy Strong cast as Roy Cohn in new Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’
The Boston actor and "Succession" star joins Sebastian Stan, who will play a younger version of the former president.

Six ‘Spinal Tap’ moments to savor before the sequel
‘Spinal Tap II’ isn’t set to start shooting until February, but that shouldn’t stop groupies from revisiting the original now.

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Odie Henderson review | ★★

Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in "Maestro."

‘Maestro’ presents master challenge for director, star Bradley Cooper

Playing Leonard Bernstein is one thing. Becoming him is another. 4:12 p.m.

The 2024 Salem Film Fest runs March 21-24. Tickets are on sale at its website.

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world

Discounted tickets for the March 2024 festival are available now on its website. 2:16 p.m.

Ben Affleck as Phil Knight in "Air," now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

2023 movies to stream while finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers

From acclaimed dramas to fantasy action, here are 10 new films to stream this holiday break. 12:23 p.m.

Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre and Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Cooper's "Maestro."

Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ is really a ‘portrait of a marriage,’ says daughter

Director Bradley Cooper stars as the iconic conductor while Carey Mulligan captures ‘the essence’ of his wife, actress Felicia Montealegre. 11:30 a.m.

‘Saltburn’ takes a dark, very dark, view of the English class system

Emerald Fennell’s latest stars Barry Keoghan as a seemingly feckless Oxford student who’s befriended by a charismatic titled classmate played by Jacob Elordi. 10:46 a.m.

10 supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Disney movies to celebrate the Mouse House’s 100th anniversary

From "Mary Poppins" to "The Princess and the Frog," critic Odie Henderson shares more than a few of his favorite animated films. 10:22 a.m.

Odie Henderson review | ★1/2

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in the theatrical release of "Napoleon."

‘Napoleon’ is far from dynamite

Ridley Scott’s “theatrical cut” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as a barely-there Josephine. 1:22 p.m.