Movies

The indie film is a small-budget alternative to the superhero genre’s other bloated offerings

The indie movie is just the latest in a string of works wrestling with how to authentically portray black lives

From Central L.A. to the world of superfast cars — and supersuccessful films — Gray has got a ticket to ride

Is American protectionism really the answer? Or does it just create more division?

The film is a necessary but flawed act of tough love

Why Rod instantly became the greatest best friend of all time

Making fun of names is so outdated, and ‘La La Land’ doesn’t need more awards

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ serves as a braking mechanism for a Tilt-A-Whirl of self-delusion

The ‘Fences’ star’s long, weird Academy Award journey should end with a home run

From a Black Lives Matter doc to Henrietta Lacks to Tupac to Idris Elba to a new ‘Jumanji’ — fresh black films are arriving fast and furious