Why ‘Toy Story’ is the Best Franchise Ever

The New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson explores how the ‘Toy Story’ films leverage layers of nostalgia as a recipe for success.

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James Bradley, Co-Author of ‘Flags of Our Fathers,’ Dies at 72

His best-selling book celebrated the servicemen in the stirring photograph of the U.S. flag-raising on Iwo Jima. One, it was long believed, was his father.

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Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease

Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.

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San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway

Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.

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‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Review: An Unexpected Recipient

The movie, starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, begins as a tear-jerker and morphs into a poignant rom-com.

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The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin

Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.

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Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35

She brought the plucky Lilo to life in the popular animated film series, and unnerved viewers as the child villain Samara in the horror film “The Ring.”

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