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Hollywood Director James Toback Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women

James Toback, writer of the 1991 film Bugsy, poses at the premiere of a re-make of his movie The Gambler in 2014 in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Hollywood Director James Toback Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women

The Los Angeles Times reports that 38 women have leveled accusations against the Hollywood director who also wrote the 1991 film Bugsy, starring Warren Beatty. Toback has denied the allegations.

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'BPM,' A Pulse-Quickening, Personalized Drama About Aids Activists

A review of Beats Per Minute, a film drama set in Paris during the early years of AIDS activism.

'BPM,' A Pulse-Quickening, Personalized Drama About Aids Activists

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In 'Only The Brave,' The True Story Of Fated Wildland Firefighters

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In 'Only The Brave,' The True Story Of Fated Wildland Firefighters

Actor and one-time volunteer fireman Josh Brolin explains his role in a new movie portraying the Granite Mountain Hotshots of Prescott, Ariz.

In 'Only The Brave,' The True Story Of Fated Wildland Firefighters

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'Killing of a Sacred Deer' Is A Twisted Indictment Of White Male Privilege

Fresh Air

A heart surgeon develops a strange relationship with a teenage boy in Yorgos Lanthimos' new film. Reviewer Justin Chang says The Killing of a Sacred Deer is an "unnervingly strange" horror movie.

'Killing of a Sacred Deer' Is A Twisted Indictment Of White Male Privilege

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Movie Review: 'Only The Brave' And 'Lady Bird'

Steve Inskeep talks to Claudia Puig, president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, about Only the Brave, which dramatizes the story of elite firefighters and Lady Bird, a coming of age film.

Movie Review: 'Only The Brave' And 'Lady Bird'

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Gabrielle Union Gets Real In 'We're Going To Need More Wine'

Gabrielle Union says she thinks it's tacky to tell on your costars — but she tells many revealing stories about herself in We're Going to Need More Wine. Michael Lavine hide caption

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Gabrielle Union Gets Real In 'We're Going To Need More Wine'

Union has graced screens big and small since the '90s. Now she's written a frank, funny essay collection that's not just a celebrity tell-all (though she does dish on Heath Ledger's dreaminess).

Gabrielle Union Gets Real In 'We're Going To Need More Wine'

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LAPD Investigating Accusation Of 2013 Rape By Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein attends the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York in April. A claim that he committed sexual assault in 2013 is under investigation by Los Angeles police. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption

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LAPD Investigating Accusation Of 2013 Rape By Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein has been dogged by a litany of allegations of sexual misconduct ever since the New York Times reported earlier this month that he has paid off accusers for decades.

'Wonderstruck': A Lifeless Diorama About Lifeless Dioramas

Jamie (Jaden Michael) and Ben (Oakes Fegley) meet ... a woman played Julianne Moore (no spoilers!) in Todd Haynes' Wonderstruck. Mary Cybulski/Roadside Attractions hide caption

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'Wonderstruck': A Lifeless Diorama About Lifeless Dioramas

Todd Haynes follows up Carol with this New York fable set in different time periods, but "there's little room left for insight and emotion in this overstuffed cabinet of curiosities."

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Weinstein Battles A Crisis Of His Own Making: Harassment Allegations

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein actively worked behind the scenes to avoid scrutiny for years. The movie mogul blended charm and menace when dealing with the media.

Weinstein Battles A Crisis Of His Own Making: Harassment Allegations

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Harvey Weinstein Scandal May Prompt A Sea Change In Hollywood

The fallout continues in the entertainment industry following sex abuse allegations against the movie mogul. People in Hollywood are asking how to change the climate for women in the industry.

Harvey Weinstein Scandal May Prompt A Sea Change In Hollywood

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Anthony Bourdain Urges Americans To 'Value The Things We Eat'

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Anthony Bourdain Urges Americans To 'Value The Things We Eat'

In an interview with NPR's Here & Now about his new documentary, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, the chef drives home the size of the problem and the importance of changing our perspective.

Taran Killam Says 'There Was Never Any Common Ground' When Trump Hosted 'SNL'

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Taran Killam Says 'There Was Never Any Common Ground' When Trump Hosted 'SNL'

In November 2015, candidate Donald Trump drew protesters to NBC's New York studio. Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam says, "We could hear the protests during our table read."

Taran Killam Says 'There Was Never Any Common Ground' When Trump Hosted 'SNL'

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Law

Exploring Legalities That May Have Enabled Harvey Weinstein's Actions

As the board of the Weinstein Company considers the sexual harassment allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, David Greene consider the company's potential liability with lawyer Beverly Davis.

Exploring Legalities That May Have Enabled Harvey Weinstein's Actions

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Director Agnes Varda And French Artist JR Team Up In Road Picture 'Faces Places'

Fresh Air

The odd couple travels around France in the new documentary, photographing strangers and making murals out of their portraits. Critic David Edelstein calls it an "entirely down to earth" art film.

Director Agnes Varda And French Artist JR Team Up In Road Picture 'Faces Places'

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Todd Haynes On 'Wonderstruck,' And Evolution Of Deaf Culture In The U.S.

In the movie Wonderstruck, children in different time periods embark on quests to find themselves. Director Todd Haynes explains the film's artistic choices and its significance to the deaf community.

Todd Haynes On 'Wonderstruck,' And Evolution Of Deaf Culture In The U.S.

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For Only 2nd Time, Motion Picture Academy Boots A Member: Harvey Weinstein

The move is tantamount to expulsion from Hollywood. It's the result of a stunning series of sexual harassment and assault accusations against the Oscar-laden movie producer.

For Only 2nd Time, Motion Picture Academy Boots A Member: Harvey Weinstein

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Author Says Gossip Helps Protect Women From Workplace Predators

The revelations about Harvey Weinstein were explosive, but for many in Hollywood, they weren't a surprise. Buzzfeed's Helen Peterson compares rumors about the producer to oxygen in the industry's air.

Author Says Gossip Helps Protect Women From Workplace Predators

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