on the scene
Oprah Comes Full Circle with The Color Purple: “That Was My Story”
The star of Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation opens up about what producing a new Color Purple means to her.
EGOT watch
Adele Hasn’t Completely Ruled Out Acting on Stage or Screen
The British singer shared her very specific acting aspirations in a cover story for The Hollywood Reporter: “There is one movie I want to do.”
when emma stars in movies
Taylor Swift Shows Up to Support Emma Stone at Poor Things Premiere
The NYC appearance comes after she was dubbed Person of the Year.
his job is sequel
Is Greta Gerwig Mulling a Barbie Sequel Starring Ken?
According to a recent 60 Minutes interview, the answer is not no: “I guess we’ll see.”
FROM THE MAGAZINE
On Set With Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, and More
Go behind the scenes with some of the year’s most celebrated Oscar contenders.
Never Let Go
What You’re Still Getting Wrong About Titanic, According to James Cameron
With a new 4K release of Titanic and five more of his classic films on the way, the Oscar-winning director is still setting the record straight.
Review
Leave the World Behind Is the Good Kind of Grim
Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke confront the end of everything.?
short king
Hugh Grant “Hated” Being an Oompa Loompa—Obviously
In a recent press conference, the famously curmudgeonly actor said that he had a terrible time making Wonka: “I couldn’t have hated the whole thing more.”?
Review
Timothée Chalamet’s Prequel Wonka Is Surprisingly Scrumdiddlyumptious
Who would have guessed a Warner Bros. brand extension could be so charming?
To Hell With This Place
Veep Producer Developing George Santos Movie for HBO
?“The Fabulist,” written by New York journalist Mark Chiusano, will be adapted into a “darkly comic” film about the disgraced Long Island congressman.
Get in Formation
AMC Theaters Issue “Energy” Guidance, Hat Rules for Beyoncé's Renaissance
Ticket holders for the Beyoncé concert film received a special list of recommendations.
on the scene
Jane Fonda Honors America Ferrera—And Does the Barbie Speech
On the scene with Fonda, Ferrera, Eva Longoria, and Fran Drescher at the Women in Film Honors gala.
Ho Ho Ho
The 65 Best Christmas Movies of All Time
’Tis the season for staying in and watching your favorite Christmas flick, so pick a streaming service and let the holiday cheer begin.
everybody on mute
Beyoncé’s Concert Doc Proves She’s a Real Renaissance Woman
With her latest film, Beyoncé levels up from her previous directorial efforts, letting the audience delve more deeply into her world.
these are their stories
The 19 Best True-Crime Documentaries to Binge Right Now
From murders to cults to miscarriages of justice, the best true-crime documentaries have it all. Your next watch is waiting.
Year in Review
The Best Movies of 2023
Vanity Fair’s chief critic lists the best movies of 2023, from Past Lives and May December to Poor Things.
page to screen
Ottessa Moshfegh Doesn’t Think Eileen—or Eileen—Is Disgusting
The author on the new movie based on her novel, a noir throwback starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway.
Still Watching
Why Can’t We Stop Obsessing Over Princess Diana?
In a special bonus episode of Still Watching, Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, Hillary Busis, and VF fashion expert Kia D. Goosby take a break from The Crown to talk Diana’s enduring appeal, her style, and two very different recent projects about the People’s Princess: Spencer and Diana: The Musical.
oral history
Do You Want to Build a Movie? An Oral History of Frozen
Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck, and more of the cast and creative team reflect on the birth of an unlikely modern Disney classic.
Old Hollywood Book Club
The Guru: Shirley MacLaine’s Many Lives
Across her 15 (!) books, the Oscar winner paints a thorough picture of her iconically kooky existence.
best of 2023
The 25 Best Performances of 2023
From films to live concert experiences to real life—yes, Gwyneth Paltrow at her ski accident trial counts—here are the 25 performers we couldn’t stop watching this year.