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Ads at the Movies
Audiences are bombarded with commercials despite increasing ticket prices

Ads at the Movies

It’s already a plague and getting worse, so I want you get up in theaters and say, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!”

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 2 min read
“Sinners” Hits Digital with Killer Extras
“Sinners” star Michael B. Jordan shoots to kill outmoded sign language for Black viewers, from Warner Bros. Pictures

“Sinners” Hits Digital with Killer Extras

The year’s best movie so far comes brimming with special features,, including the first ever translation into Black sign language.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 1 min read
In Praise of a Badass
Michael Madsen with his actress sister Virginia Madsen. You can feel the love.

In Praise of a Badass

Dead at 67, character actor supreme Michael Madsen always went the extra mile in art and life.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 11, 2025 — 2 min read
The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

The Movie List That Has Everyone Talking

What’s Not So Great about the New York Times List of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st century

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read
Denis Villeneuve
Can Denis Villeneuve direct the new 007 movie without losing his famous cool?

Denis Villeneuve

The new director of the James Bond series is facing the challenge to reinvent 007 for a generation that’s learned to hate everything he stands for.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read
Life after Death for Actors—Right or Wrong
Vin Diesel says goodbye to the likeness of the late Paul Walker in “Furious 7” through AI and stand-in work from Walker’s brothers. Should that happen again?

Life after Death for Actors—Right or Wrong

Should the late Paul Walker have a digital role in the final chapter of the “Fast and Furious” franchise?

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jul 4, 2025 — 2 min read
Tom Cruise Wins an Oscar at Last
Tom Cruise, flashing his famous movie star grin, is in it to win it

Tom Cruise Wins an Oscar at Last

It’s a done deal as the Academy presents the Hollywood icon with an honorary Oscar.

In the News Movies

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read
"American Love Story"
Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon play JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessett-Kennedy in “American Love Story,” from FX

"American Love Story"

Producer Ryan Murphy dramatizes the tragic romance of John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette, as played by lookalikes Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon.

In the News TV and Streaming

Peter Travers

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

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The Travers Take

Peter Travers, longtime film critic for Rolling Stone and celeb interviewer for ABC’s Popcorn, lets it rip on movies, TV, streaming, awards and the best and worst of pop culture.

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