Critic’s Notebook: At the Louvre, Beyoncé and Jay-Z Are Both Outsiders and Heirs
A critic’s guide to the art in the couple’s new video, from the Mona Lisa to “Raft of the Medusa.”
Category Archives: Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
Spotify Cancels ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy After an Industry Uproar
The streaming service is revising guidelines that removed music by R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its “curated” playlists.
Clairo’s ‘Pretty Girl’ Went Viral. Then She Had to Prove Herself.
The 19-year-old bedroom pop singer and songwriter is getting an early taste of fame — and the hardships that come with it.
Does It Matter if You See a Film in a Theater or at Home?
Cannes and Netflix clashed over this question, so we asked our critics to debate the pros and cons. Where do you stand?
Charles Atlas: The ‘Guy With the Camera’ Who Loves Dance
The video artist Charles Atlas has long collaborated with dance-makers. He’s inviting some of his friends to join him in “The Kitchen Follies.”
Pirate Radio Stations Explode on YouTube
A trick of YouTube’s algorithms has led to the blossoming of hundreds of unlicensed, independent radio stations on the site, reminiscent of an age of underground broadcasts in the previous century.
Streaming: From ‘Ben-Hur’ to ‘Hop,’ Slim Pickings From the Easter Bunny’s Basket
Our Easter movie hunt led to some oldies, including “King of Kings” and “The Greatest Story Ever Told.”
Tech We’re Using: In Hollywood, Cutting the Cord and Other Disruptions
Brooks Barnes, who covers Hollywood for The New York Times, discussed how the tsunami of technology has forced the entertainment industry to change.
Jon Favreau to Pen Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Streaming Series
The series will be part of Disney’s streaming service, which will be rolled out next year.
Tech Tip: Finding Closed-Caption Content Online
Many streaming video providers offer movies and television shows with embedded text descriptions for those who cannot hear the words being spoken.
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