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Mahershala Ali and Julia Roberts in a scene from the Netflix film "Leave the World Behind."

Big Changes, Weird Ending in Julia Roberts’ Netflix Movie ‘Leave the World Behind’

The book was better, and the movie’s end is even more puzzling

Tony Shalhoub stars in "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie"

What to Watch on TV and at the Movies This Week

See ‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case,’ ‘Poor Things’

Eddie Murphy stars in "Candy Cane Lane," Timothée Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka in "Wonka" and Fantasia Barrino stars in "The Color Purple."

Holiday Movie Preview Guide 2023

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Life Lessons From Sir Patrick Stewart

The Shakespearean-trained actor discusses driving fast, Barbie — and speaking out

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AARP’s Favorite Films from This Year

Film and TV critic Tim Appelo shares his top movies of 2023

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The Best Hallmark Christmas Movies to Watch This Year

40 new films to warm up your holiday season

Harrison Ford holding a piece of wood in a scene from the film "Clear and Present Danger."

The 11 Best Things Coming to HBO’s Max in December

See 4 Jack Ryan and 5 Pink Panther flicks, a Leonard Bernstein doc and more

Eddie Murphy wearing a Merry Christmas sweater in the film "Candy Cane Lane."

What's New on Prime Video in December

Watch Eddie Murphy's 'Candy Cane Lane' and Harrison Ford's last 'Indiana Jones'

Matt Damon in the film "The Bourne Identity."

What’s Arriving on Hulu in December

Watch the ‘Matrix’ films, the ‘Narnia’ films, the ‘Bourne’ films and more

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‘Claydream’ Explores the Rise and Fall of Stop-Motion Studio

Documentary’s portrait of American innovator is inspired, poignant

Mahershela Ali, Myha’la Herrold, Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke in a scene from the Netflix film "Leave the World Behind."

The 12 Best Things Coming to Netflix in December

Watch ‘The Crown,’ ‘Maestro,’ Julia Roberts in ‘Leave the World Behind’ and more

President John F. Kennedy riding in a motorcade from the Dallas airport into the city.

Rob Reiner on His Podcast ‘Who Killed JFK?’

The filmmaker offers his theory that Oswald was not the assassin

President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jaqueline Kennedy at Love Field in Dallas.

Movies and Shows About JFK’s Assassination

See 11 documentaries and fictional films and shows on the mysterious killing

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AARP Movies for Grownups Awards

First broadcast on PBS in 2018, Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine returned for a sixth year to celebrate and encourage filmmaking with unique appeal to movie-lovers with a grownup state of mind — and recognize the inspiring artists who make them. Each year the centerpiece honor is the Career Achievement Award, celebrating the contributions of cinema legends.

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