As Halloween approaches slasher movies draw their biggest audiences as All Things Considered host Andrew Limbong talks with NPR's Brianna Scott and Ryan Benk about what keeps the genre alive and why it still fascinates audiences.

As Halloween approaches slasher movies draw their biggest audiences as All Things Considered host Andrew Limbong talks with NPR's Brianna Scott and Ryan Benk about what keeps the genre alive and why it still fascinates audiences.

The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers.

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The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers.

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Diane Keaton has died at 79 — the Oscar-winning actress was known for Annie Hall and The Godfather films. New Yorker critic Michael Schulman reflects on her career and enduring influence.

Diane Keaton has died at 79 — the Oscar-winning actress was known for Annie Hall and The Godfather films. New Yorker critic Michael Schulman reflects on her career and enduring influence.

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend.

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