The modern movie business is built on sequels. Rarely, if ever, does a box office smash get to remain just one film, and even some middling flicks from every genre get expanded into whole franchises.

Casting can be counterintuitive. Studios often hire male actors for female characters and vice versa. Such decisions aren’t ...

The Spring-into-Summer offerings this year in the classical realm are as rich, diverse, and extensive as ever.