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The Best Documentaries of 2016
Our list includes "Weiner," "O.J.: Made in America," "Newtown" and "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week—The Touring Years."
How Sidney Lumet Predicted Our Modern Nightmare
Sidney Lumet's films obsessed over crime, morality, corruption—and predicted much of our modern age.
Ken Loach on Why He Won't Meet British PM Theresa May
"She knows what she's doing." Loach tells Newsweek what he thinks about May's attitude to austerity.
Seven Films and Shows to Stream This Weekend
Options include the dystopian dark comedy "The Lobster," the documentary "For the Love of Spock" and a "Chill With Bob Ross" collection.
Netflix: What's Coming and Going in December?
Amplify or escape the holiday spirit with shows and movies like "Barry," "Fuller House: Season 2," and a few cloying Christmas-themed TV movies.
Seven Shows, Films to Stream This Thanksgiving Weekend
Post-turkey watching could include the highly anticipated "Gilmore Girls" reboot, Rocky movies or comedy specials from Michael Che and Patton Oswalt.
'The Edge of Seventeen,' Reviewed
'Edge of Seventeen' is a deceptively funny depiction of teen anxiety and depression.
Putin Warns of 'Countermeasures' to NATO Reinforcement
The Russian leader said he does not always understand the West in Stone's new documentary.
Seven Films and Shows to Watch This Weekend
Curl up to shows like "The Crown" and "Red Oaks," films like "Matilda" or documentaries like "Under the Sun."
'Do Not Resist' Puts Militarized Police Under Fire
American law enforcement is using billions of dollars worth of military equipment, sometimes in ways it shouldn't, according to a new documentary.
Netflix: What's Coming and Going in November
Time to hibernate with shows and movies including "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," "Boyhood" and stand up from Michael Che and Dana Carvey.
Sandy Hook Doc Makers Pull Film from Cinemark Chain
The 'Newtown' filmmakers are showing support to Aurora victims facing payment of $700,000 in legal fees.
Why Anarchy Is Back to the Cultural Fore
Nostalgia or contemporary commentary? There's a reason why anarchy looks so appealing.
'Newtown' Is a Devastating, Necessary Film
The new documentary was filmed in the town as it coped with the continuing trauma caused by the mass shooting.
Ben Stiller Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer in 2014
Ben Stiller underwent surgery two years ago and is now cancer-free.
Kate Winslet: The Newsweek Interview
Kate Winslet discusses "The Dressmaker," the commercial failure of "Steve Jobs" and why she wants to be unrecognizable.
The Place Where Silenced Women Gain Their Voice
The Censored Women's Film Festival will showcase the stories that millions do not want told.
7 Films and Shows to Watch on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu
See a new documentary about Amanda Knox, reminisce with Ferris Beuller or catch Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.
Here Is a Picture of Nicolas Cage Riding a Donkey
It's from a new movie in which Nicolas Cage goes on a mad quest to capture Osama bin Laden.
Netflix: What's Coming and Going in October
There's a long list of new films and series arriving this month—including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Titanic."
Six Shows and Films to Watch on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu
With CIA women on our cover, this week's roundup focuses on female protagonists in sitcoms, documentaries and more.
Review: Oliver Stone's Messy, Fascinating 'Snowden'
Oliver Stone's new film humanizes the decade's most enigmatic whistleblower.
Why Ballet Star Sergei Polunin Wanted to Give It All Up
'Dancer,' the new documentary about Sergei Polunin—whose video to Hozier's "Take Me To Church" went viral last year—examines the star's rise and subsequent personal crisis.
Ron Howard's New Beatles Doc Is Bouncy But Lacking
In his first column for Newsweek, Tom Shone reviews Ron Howard's "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week."
7 Shows and Films to Watch on Netflix, Amazon and Hulu
Catch up on "DWTS," re-watch the first Bridget Jones movies or see new documentaries, like Ron Howard's Beatles film.
Alexis Arquette, Transgender Actress, Dies at 47
"I did play transgender characters that were comedy roles and I feel bad about that now," she told Newsweek in 2007.
7 Shows and Films to Watch on Netflix, Amazon and Hulu
Back-to-school binging could include the Stand Up to Cancer telecast, the documentary 'Man on Wire' or the new show 'One Mississippi.'
Actor Jackie Chan To Be Awarded Honorary Oscar
The Rush Hour star is one of four filmmakers to receive the honorary prize.
Netflix: What's Coming and Going in September
There's a long list of new films and series arriving this month—including "Footloose," "Marvel's Luke Cage" and the documentaries "The White Helmets," "Extremis" and "Amanda Knox."