Managing Editor Rick Stengel sat down with the ‘Lincoln’ director to discuss the making of his new film
Daniel Day-Lewis: How the Greatest Living Actor Became Lincoln
The shy, soft-spoken actor on the challenge of portraying a man whom everyone and no one knows at once
Argo Anger: We Helped Americans in Iran Too, Say British Diplomats
British and New Zealand diplomats were instrumental in hiding six American embassy workers from Iran’s revolutionaries — and they say Ben Affleck’s new movie doesn’t give them enough credit.
And the Most Popular 2012 Movie-Inspired Halloween Costumes Are…
Superheroes reign on a ranking of top Halloween outfits—but you’ll be surprised by where Magic Mike ends up
Taylor Swift’s Red is Danceable, Dreamy—and Mature
The country star succeeds with pop aspirations on her new album
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It’s Not TV. It’s Not HBO. It’s Streaming. But Is It Worth It?
Netflix’s streaming service is growing, but not fast enough to please Wall Street. Are original series what it’s going to take to get you to sign up?
Dancing with the Stars Watch: The Stars Go Gangnam Style
The All Stars deliver the ultimate hot mess as the guilty pleasures show continues
Why Twilight Won’t End With Breaking Dawn (Even Though It Should)
Forget Bella and Edward. If rumors are true, next month’s ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ isn’t going to be the final ‘Twilight’ movie after all. Prepare for the backlash
Ellen DeGeneres Celebrated in D.C. as She Claims Top Humor Prize
What makes Ellen so funny? TIME asks other famous humorists at the Kennedy Center gala in her honor
Exclusive Video: The Making of Cloud Atlas
It’s not easy to imagine how a book like Cloud Atlas could become an epic movie. Get a sneak peak at the cinematic magic here
Today’s Movie Trailer: Get a Glimpse of Ben Kingsley in Iron Man 3
New director Shane Black’s take on Iron Man—in theaters May 3, 2013—features a moody Robert Downey Jr. and an evil Ben Kingsley
Hugh Grant: Rekindling the Romance
He’s back, ladies. Grant’s new romantic comedy will mark his fourth collaboration with writer/director Marc Lawrence
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Debate Watch: Bringing a Bayonet to a Knife Fight
In the final debate, nominally on foreign policy, Barack Obama came ready for a cavalry charge, while Mitt Romney seemed content to watch from the trenches.