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Nicolas Cage Makes 'The Surfer' Special

Few actors have the consistent allure that Cage has maintained over the years. What's his secret?

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'Revenge of the Sith' Explains the Enduring Power of 'Star Wars'

Twenty years after its release, 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' helps explain why this franchise remains such a pop culture force.

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The ‘Sinners’ Cheat Sheet: A Historian's Guide to Ryan Coogler’s Vampire Epic

Spoiler alert! If you've seen 'Sinners,' this conversation will help fill in some gaps.

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'Sinners': The History Behind Ryan Coogler’s Brilliant Horror Movie

The horror movie about blues during the Great Depression has special resonance for the filmmaker behind "Black Panther" and "Creed."

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How 'Gazer' Made Cinematic Magic on a Low Budget

The filmmakers behind last year's Cannes discovery tell the story behind their 16mm thriller and what comes next for them.

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10 Big Takeaways From CinemaCon 2025

From Tom Cruise to Marvel, the summer movie season was on full display for theater owners in Las Vegas.

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Why the Legacy of 'Snow White' Endures

Walt Disney's decision to base his first feature film on a classic story set the stage for a very long legacy.

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Pictures of Pixels: Videogames at the Movies

Our latest repertory series (and our new arcade machine!) will help you get in the mood for A Minecraft Movie.

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How Videogames Changed the Course of Film History

In this week's Playhouse Post: Did games actually make the movies...better?

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'Black Bag' Writer David Koepp on 'Mission Impossible,' Spy Romance, and 'Jurassic Park'

The veteran screenwriter shows off his range this year, as his next effort after the espionage romance "Black Bag” is "Jurassic World Rebirth" this summer.

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'Scarecrow' Director Jerry Schatzberg's Final Attempt to Reach Gene Hackman

The filmmaker behind Hackman's favorite performance was still pursuing him for a sequel in his later years.

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The Playhouse Post: How the Oscars Have Changed

Welcome back to the Playhouse Post, your regular update on everything happening at the Southampton Playhouse.

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Horror on Hill Street: Vampires, Ghost Pirates, and High School Aliens. Oh, My!

Celebrate the release of 'Sinners' with our inaugural horror series.

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Celebrate a Local Legend at the First Annual Gary Cooper Festival

Join us for some of Cooper's best performances as well as special guests for a new annual tradition.