Actors

The actress and comedian on motherhood, studying the lives of billionaires for her show “Loot,” and her “S.N.L.” portrayals of women in the spotlight—from Beyoncé to Kamala Harris.

The comedian discusses “artists’ lib,” putting a billboard in his home town to get his mother’s attention, and his new effort to “Truman Show” himself.

The actor talks about the origins of “Adaptation,” his potential leap to television, and the art of “keeping it enigmatic.”

The actor discusses the encroachment of A.I., her adolescent tiff with Tupac, and her enduring love of philosophy.

The actor reflects on his journey in reverse: from his latest Tony nomination to his arrival in New York, waiting tables and dreaming of Broadway.

The actor and comedian on his “Daily Show” breakthrough, writing the roles he wanted to see, and playing a new kind of character in “Evil.”

Alain Delon and the problem of beauty.

Two years after “Rothaniel,” the comedian has committed another moving—and deeply entertaining—act of self-exposure.

The “White Lotus” and “Sopranos” star discusses his formative first encounter with Martin Scorsese, his philosophy of acting, and the climate protest that just disrupted his Broadway début.

“Lennox Mutual,” a one-on-one immersive theatrical experience, raises questions about performance, A.I., and corporate culture.

More than in most years, the doctrine of dueness has dominated the 2024 awards season.

The “Killers of the Flower Moon” star on how to curse in Blackfoot, being nominated for an Oscar, and the many Native actors she hopes will follow her.

The Danish actor on his new film, “The Promised Land,” the difference between working on indie films and starring in Hollywood franchises, and his love of Buster Keaton.

This time, for a change, several of the year’s best movies found favor with the Academy.

The actor, who played Sofia in the revival of “The Color Purple” musical on Broadway, reprises the role in a new film adaptation of the musical.

The twenty-one-year-old actress, who stars in the indie romp “The Sweet East,” on her early years as a child performer, making meaningful art in a man’s world, and why Madonna is her role model.

The year resounded with large, loud, and costly films—some of which were so poorly conceived they led me to wonder, why not get A.I. to write them?

Since childhood, the filmmaker and “Morning Show” actor has dealt with the ups and downs of depression—a struggle he calls “the Woog.” Now he’s sharing what he’s learned.

Throughout her career, the celebrated French actor has worked with auteurs ranging from Jean-Luc Godard to Hong Sangsoo—and maintained a matter-of-fact approach to her craft.

The actor’s performance in “Dream Scenario” seems crafted to remind viewers that he’s more than a meme.