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Friday

'Some Like It Hot' on Broadway remixes the original 1959 charm for a modern audience

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Teo Yoo and Greta Lee star as Hae Sung and Nora, childhood sweethearts who reconnect decades later in Past Lives. A24 hide caption

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Across continents and decades, 'Past Lives' is the most affecting love story in ages

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Thursday

Relevant today, 'Blue Jean' depicts impact of anti-gay legislation in 1980s Britain

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Wednesday

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In a climate rife with hate, Elliot Page says 'the time felt right' to tell his story

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Contract negotiations for TV and movies are stealing the spotlight in Hollywood

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Teo Yoo as Hae Sung and Greta Lee as Nora in Past Lives. Jon Pack/Twenty Years Rights/A24/A24 hide caption

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Tuesday

Indian-Mexican restaurants inspired 'Land of Gold,' an intersecting immigrant story

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The latest on the union strikes in Hollywood

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'The Last Action Heroes,' by Nick de Semlyen, focuses on 8 action stars

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Monday

'Spider-Man' kicks off summer blockbuster season with big, broad audiences

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Set designers of the new 'Barbie' movie went through a lot of pink paint

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