LINDSEY BAHR

AP Film Writer
Jennifer Lopez, a cast member in "Kiss of the Spider Woman," poses at the premiere of the film during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ musical with Jennifer Lopez dazzles at Sundance
Jennifer Lopez brought some Hollywood glamour to Park City, Utah, with the debut of her new film “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
January 27
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut, center, flanked by Kim Phuc, left, holds the "Napalm Girl", his Pulitzer Prize winning photo, as they wait to meet with Pope Francis during the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, FILE)
A Sundance documentary called ‘The Stringer’ disputes who took AP’s ‘napalm girl’ photo in Vietnam
The authorship of The Associated Press’s renowned “napalm girl” photograph is being called into question in the new documentary “The Stringer,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
January 27
Rose Byrne attends the premiere of "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Library Theatre in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien psychological thriller
Rose Byrne plays a mother in the midst of a breakdown in the experiential psychological thriller “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Anticipation was high for the A24 film, which will be released sometime this year.
January 26
Mstyslav Chernov speaks at the premiere of "2000 Meters to Andriivka" during the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often follow
The Sundance Film Festival welcomed back three Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers to help kick off the annual independent film showcase in Park City, Utah.
January 24
Marlee Matlin attends the premiere of "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" during the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Marlee Matlin, a trailblazer for deaf actors, opens up in a new documentary
Marlee Matlin gives an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences as a deaf actor in the funny and revelatory documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.”
January 24
This image released by Briarcliff Entertainment shows Jeremy Strong, left, and Sebastian Stan in a scene from the film "The Apprentice." (Pief Weyman/Briarcliff Entertainment via AP)
Oscar nominations snubs and surprises, from Daniel Craig to Selena Gomez
The film academy had plenty of surprise nominations Thursday for the 97th Oscars. It’s to be expected in one of the more wide-open fields in recent history.
January 23
This image released by the Sundance Institute shows Alia Shawkat in a scene from "Atropia." (Sundance Institute via AP)
Sundance 2025: 13(ish) movies to look forward to
The Sundance Film Festival catalogue can be overwhelming to navigate, with around 90 feature films playing across 11 days.
January 23
This image released by Neon shows Callina Liang in a scene from "Presence." (Neon via AP)
Movie Review: Steven Soderbergh’s eerie haunted house drama ‘Presence’ packs a punch
The camera is the ghost in Steven Soderbergh’s chillingly effective, experiential haunted house drama “Presence.” The film stars Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan as a married couple who move their teenagers into a new home after a tragedy.
January 22
★★★★
The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre is shown Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
The annual Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday in Park City, Utah. Many in the movie business continue to deal with the devastating fallout from the Los Angeles-area wildfires, but some are decamping to the mountains for fresh air, new films and community.
January 22
President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Eight years ago, stars avoided Trump’s inauguration. This time it’s different
Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.
January 20
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Keke Palmer, left, and SZA in a scene from "One of them Days." (Anne Marie Fox/Sony Pictures via AP)
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
January 19
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, center, and former first lady Melania Trump, right, listen to opera singer Christopher Macchio at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration in front of a smaller live crowd than he was expecting.
January 19
Mel Gibson, right, interacts with crowd members as he leaves a Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for actor Vince Vaughn, on Aug. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone
Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has chosen Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to help.
January 17
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Selton Mello, background left, and Fernanda Torres, right, in a scene from "I'm Still Here." (Alile Onawale/Sony Pictures Classic via AP)
Movie Review: A family is torn apart under Brazil’s dictatorship in ‘I’m Still Here’
Walter Salles’ film “I’m Still Here” tells the story of Eunice Paiva after the disappearance of her husband. Rubens Paiva was a leftist former congressman who in 1971 was taken from his family home and never returned.
January 15
★★★★
The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after.
January 15
Homes along the Pacific coast are burned to the ground in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires. Nominations will now be announced on Jan. 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday.
January 13
The Andrew McNally House, built in 1887 by the co-founder of the Rand McNally publishing company, is pictured after it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
January 10
This image released by Bleecker Street shows Marianne Jean-Baptiste, left, and Michele Austin in a scene from "Hard Truths." (Simon Mein/Bleecker Street via AP)
Movie Review: In ‘Hard Truths,’ Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year
Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays a very angry British woman named Pansy in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.” She walks through life like a tornado of discontent, lashing out at anyone who dares cross her path, whether it’s a stranger or a family member.
January 7
★★★★
Zendaya arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Inside the Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on television
The Golden Globes are a social affair with occasional breaks for awards. It’s a game of seconds inside the packed ballroom as A-listers attempt to get in as many hugs and hellos as possible before the cameras start broadcasting to the world again.
January 6
From left to right Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Aaron Pierre, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan and Barry Jenkins attend a photo call for Mufasa: The Lion King at Potters Field, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (Ian West/PA via AP)
‘Mufasa’ and ‘Sonic 3’ rule first weekend of 2025
The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” has claimed the No. 1 spot on the North American box office charts over the first weekend of 2025. According to studio estimates Sunday, the photorealistic “Lion King” prequel earned $23.8 million in its third weekend.
January 5
First lady Melania Trump speaks to a small group of supporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video.
January 5
This image released by Warner Bros. shows Brad Pitt, left, and Morgan Freeman in a scene from "Seven". (Warner Bros. via AP)
David Fincher gives ‘Seven’ a final, 4K UHD glow up for its 30th anniversary
David Fincher’s 1995 crime thriller “Seven” is coming back to theaters this weekend for its 30th anniversary.
January 3
This image released by The Walt Disney Studios shows the characters Sadness, voiced by Phyllis Smith, left, and Joy voiced by Amy Poehler, in a scene from "Inside Out 2." (The Walt Disney Studios via AP)
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down over 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.
January 1
This image released by Netflix shows the characters Gromit, left, and Wallace, voiced by Ben Whitehead, right, with their robot knome, Norbot, voiced by Reece Shearsmith, in a scene from the film "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl." (Netflix via AP)
‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe
The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit are coming back to the small screen. “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” debuts Friday on Netflix.
December 31, 2024
This undated photo provided by Hallie Meyers-Shyer shows Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker who died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Hallie Meyers-Shyer via AP)
Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride,” Charles Shyer has died. He was 83.
December 29, 2024
This image released by Paramount Pictures and Sega of America shows Jim Carrey, as Ivo Robotnik, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." (Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. via AP)
‘Sonic 3' and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair.
December 30, 2024
FILE - Christopher Nolan arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.”
December 24, 2024
This image released by A24 shows Harris Dickinson in a scene from "Babygirl." (Niko Tavernise/A24 via AP)
Harris Dickinson toys with ambiguity in ‘Babygirl,’ and keeps a secret from Nicole Kidman
The English actor Harris Dickinson has been making waves in Hollywood since his feature film debut seven years ago in the indie “Beach Rats.”
December 23, 2024
This image released by Amazon Content Services shows Ryan Destiny as Claressa Shields in a scene from "The Fire Inside." (Sabrina Lantos/Amazon Content Services via AP)
Movie Review: Boxer Claressa Shields’ story is told in ‘The Fire Inside’
Claressa Shields was only 17 when she went to the 2012 London Olympics and became the first American woman to win gold in boxing.
December 23, 2024
★★★★
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Kate Winslet, left, and Jack Black in a scene from "The Holiday." (Sony Pictures via AP)
The best Christmas movies for every mood
‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. No one needs us to remind you about the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable, but perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year.
December 19, 2024
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