Hollywood stars showcase award-worthy performances at the London Film Festival, with Daniel Craig, Angelina Jolie, and Zoe Saldana highlighted for their roles. [ more ]
Hollywood stars showcase award-worthy performances at the London Film Festival, with Daniel Craig, Angelina Jolie, and Zoe Saldana highlighted for their roles. [ more ]
What we can learn about success from A24's creative risks
A24's success stems from empowering filmmakers with creative freedom, resulting in distinctive indie films and strong box office performances. [ more ]
Germany taps Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof for Oscars DW 08/23/2024
Mohammad Rasoulof's film 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' represents Germany at the 2025 Oscars, highlighting themes of state violence and censorship. [ more ]
New 2025 Oscar Rules Specify New Composer Eligibility, Inclusion Requirements, No More Drive-In Eligibility | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
The Academy has approved new rules for the 97th Academy Awards, addressing pandemic-era exceptions and concerns about film qualifications, especially in the Best Original Score category. [ more ]
New 2025 Oscar Rules Specify New Composer Eligibility, Inclusion Requirements, No More Drive-In Eligibility | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
The Academy has approved new rules for the 97th Academy Awards, addressing pandemic-era exceptions and concerns about film qualifications, especially in the Best Original Score category. [ more ]
Journalism was a major winner at this year's Academy Awards - Poynter
The Associated Press won its first Oscar for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.
Mstyslav Chernov, an AP video journalist, gave a first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the award-winning film. [ more ]
Putin opponents and Russian liberals celebrate Navalny's Oscar success
Russian liberals on Monday celebrated the Oscar win of Navalny, a documentary about the poisoning and imprisonment of the hero Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.The film, which won best feature documentary at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, follows an investigation by Navalny's team together with the Bellingcat group as they unmask FSB agents who were sent to poison Navalny in 2020.
Journalism was a major winner at this year's Academy Awards - Poynter
The Associated Press won its first Oscar for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.
Mstyslav Chernov, an AP video journalist, gave a first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the award-winning film. [ more ]
Putin opponents and Russian liberals celebrate Navalny's Oscar success
Russian liberals on Monday celebrated the Oscar win of Navalny, a documentary about the poisoning and imprisonment of the hero Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.The film, which won best feature documentary at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, follows an investigation by Navalny's team together with the Bellingcat group as they unmask FSB agents who were sent to poison Navalny in 2020.
Filmmaker Hugh Hudson dies; directed Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire'
Associated Press LONDON Hugh Hudson, a British filmmaker who debuted as a feature director with the Oscar-winning Olympics drama Chariots of Fire and later made such well-regarded movies as My Life So Far and the Oscar-nominated Greystoke, has died at age 86.Hudson's family issued a brief statement announcing that he died Friday at a hospital in London after a short illness.
Filmmaker Hugh Hudson dies; directed Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire'
Associated Press LONDON Hugh Hudson, a British filmmaker who debuted as a feature director with the Oscar-winning Olympics drama Chariots of Fire and later made such well-regarded movies as My Life So Far and the Oscar-nominated Greystoke, has died at age 86.Hudson's family issued a brief statement announcing that he died Friday at a hospital in London after a short illness.
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and More Nominated for Best Original Score
The shortlist for the Best Original Score at the 2024 Academy Awards has been announced, including nominations for Ludwig Göransson, Jerskin Fendrix, Laura Karpman, John Williams, and Robbie Robertson.
The winner will be announced during the annual ceremony in Los Angeles on March 10. [ more ]
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and More Nominated for Best Original Score
The shortlist for the Best Original Score at the 2024 Academy Awards has been announced, including nominations for Ludwig Göransson, Jerskin Fendrix, Laura Karpman, John Williams, and Robbie Robertson.
The winner will be announced during the annual ceremony in Los Angeles on March 10. [ more ]
Uganda's first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution
Bobi Wine, a popstar-turned-politician in Uganda, has had a tumultuous political career and his story is captured in the documentary film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President.'
The film has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, marking the first time a Ugandan film has received such recognition. [ more ]
Oscars 2024: Billie Eilish, "I'm Just Ken," and More Nominated for Best Original Song
Billie Eilish and Finneas, Diane Warren, and more have been nominated for Best Original Song at the 2024 Academy Awards.
The nominated songs include "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish and Finneas, and "I'm Just Ken" by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, performed by Ryan Gosling. [ more ]
Paul Schrader Says He Hasn't Watched the Oscars in '10 or 15 Years' - and He Skips Most Categories When He Votes
Schrader earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for 2018's "First Reformed."Paul Schrader has made a career out of bluntly speaking his mind and gleefully disregarding public opinion, so it's not surprising that he doesn't particularly care about the Oscars.In a new conversation with Oscar Isaac published in Interview Magazine, the "Master Gardener" director explained that he advises his collaborators to avoid viewing award shows as a measure of success - even if he admits that it's fun to win.
Pedro Pascal's High School Yearbook Is Going Viral On TikTok
Pedro Pascal TikTok content is the gift that keeps on giving.The latest of his viral moments - which include him in a car with Nicolas Cage, his coffee order, and his "Twink" era - is his high school yearbook photo.TikTok user @bellsontour shared a video captioned, "Every time I remember my mom was friends with Pedro in high school."
Hugh Grant smiles and hugs fans at Dungeons and Dragons premiere
Hugh Grant was spotted hugging fans at the Berlin premiere of Dungeon and Dragons following an awkward Oscars interview with Ashley Graham earlier this month.The 62-year-old British actor went viral for his responses during an Oscars red carpet interview with Graham.Graham had asked Grant if he was excited by the prospect of any particular actors winning at the Academy Awards, to which he replied: No, not one in particular.
THE TRASH REPORT: Tom Cruise and Ed Begley Jr. Are Relatable, We Owe Bats an Apology, and I, Elinor Jones, am now a Sports Journalist
Hidley ho, Trash Pandas!Welcome to The Trash Report.I'm your best friend, Elinor Jones, here with the latest in gossip, news, nonsense... kinda whatever, this column can really go off the rails sometimes.Whatever it is, it will be words.Let's go! Trash Pandas>Raccoon Dogs Speaking of trash pandas, more information is coming out about the origins of the coronavirus, and signs are pointing towards a raccoon dog!
Let's celebrate the mistakes the Oscars didn't make
Directors Daniel Kwan (left) and Daniel Scheinert pose with their best director trophies for Everything Everywhere All at Once.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images If you've ever worked on an annual project of any kind maybe it's an event, maybe it's a report, maybe it's the Academy Awards you've probably been part of a debriefing process, wherein various stakeholders gather to discuss what went right, what went wrong and what went really wrong.
Good Afternoon, News: Attempted Book Bans in Oregon, the Flosbury Flop (RIP), and Daylight Savings Vibes With My Dog
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good afternoon everyone on this, the Mondayest Monday of the year.
Paul Schrader Says He Hasn't Watched the Oscars in '10 or 15 Years' - and He Skips Most Categories When He Votes
Schrader earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for 2018's "First Reformed."Paul Schrader has made a career out of bluntly speaking his mind and gleefully disregarding public opinion, so it's not surprising that he doesn't particularly care about the Oscars.In a new conversation with Oscar Isaac published in Interview Magazine, the "Master Gardener" director explained that he advises his collaborators to avoid viewing award shows as a measure of success - even if he admits that it's fun to win.
Pedro Pascal's High School Yearbook Is Going Viral On TikTok
Pedro Pascal TikTok content is the gift that keeps on giving.The latest of his viral moments - which include him in a car with Nicolas Cage, his coffee order, and his "Twink" era - is his high school yearbook photo.TikTok user @bellsontour shared a video captioned, "Every time I remember my mom was friends with Pedro in high school."
Hugh Grant smiles and hugs fans at Dungeons and Dragons premiere
Hugh Grant was spotted hugging fans at the Berlin premiere of Dungeon and Dragons following an awkward Oscars interview with Ashley Graham earlier this month.The 62-year-old British actor went viral for his responses during an Oscars red carpet interview with Graham.Graham had asked Grant if he was excited by the prospect of any particular actors winning at the Academy Awards, to which he replied: No, not one in particular.
THE TRASH REPORT: Tom Cruise and Ed Begley Jr. Are Relatable, We Owe Bats an Apology, and I, Elinor Jones, am now a Sports Journalist
Hidley ho, Trash Pandas!Welcome to The Trash Report.I'm your best friend, Elinor Jones, here with the latest in gossip, news, nonsense... kinda whatever, this column can really go off the rails sometimes.Whatever it is, it will be words.Let's go! Trash Pandas>Raccoon Dogs Speaking of trash pandas, more information is coming out about the origins of the coronavirus, and signs are pointing towards a raccoon dog!
Let's celebrate the mistakes the Oscars didn't make
Directors Daniel Kwan (left) and Daniel Scheinert pose with their best director trophies for Everything Everywhere All at Once.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images If you've ever worked on an annual project of any kind maybe it's an event, maybe it's a report, maybe it's the Academy Awards you've probably been part of a debriefing process, wherein various stakeholders gather to discuss what went right, what went wrong and what went really wrong.
Good Afternoon, News: Attempted Book Bans in Oregon, the Flosbury Flop (RIP), and Daylight Savings Vibes With My Dog
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good afternoon everyone on this, the Mondayest Monday of the year.
Rihanna Will Star in, Score, and Produce a New 'Smurfs' Movie
Demi Lovato and Katy Perry previously voiced Smurfettes in the franchise.Step aside Trolls: Rihanna is here to slay as a Smurf.With Universal's animated musical "Trolls" franchise going strong with the upcoming "Trolls Band Together," Paramount Pictures during Thursday's CinemaCon presentation unveiled an untitled "Smurfs" animated film starring Oscar-nominated Grammy winner Rihanna as Smurfette.
Stylish L.A. Restaurateur Is Serving Up His Home and Tequila Room for $7.6M
Realtor.comWith manicured grounds poised for entertaining, an English Country-style manse in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hancock Park, seeks an adoring new owner.Alexis Valentin Ramos, of Sotheby's International Realty, and Rochelle Maize, of Nourmand & Associates, are co-listing the home for $7,695,000.
Father of An Irish Goodbye Star hails unbelievable' Oscar success
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The father of a one of the stars of An Irish Goodbye has described the film's Oscar success as unbelievable.An Irish Goodbye, which won the Oscar for best live action short film, follows the story of two estranged brothers, played by James Martin and Seamus O'Hara, who come together after their mother's death to fulfil her bucket list.
Rebel Wilson and her fiancee Ramona Agruma lead couples at Oscars afterparty
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rebel Wilson and her fiancee Ramona Agruma led the famous couples at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.The Pitch Perfect star, who announced her engagement to Agruma last month, was seen embracing her partner, at the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, after the Academy Awards ended.
All Quiet on the Western Front wins best international feature film Oscar
All Quiet on the Western Front has won the Oscar for best international feature film at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.The German-language first world war film is an adaptation of Erich Remarque's landmark 1928 novel; an earlier Hollywood adaptation, directed by Lewis Milestone, won the best picture Oscar in 1930.
Here's what's inside the $126K Oscars nominee gift bag
WASHINGTON Remember coming home from birthday parties as a kid with a goodie bag of your own?Maybe it had a handful of candies, or even a small toy.Well, the unofficial gift bags for the Academy Awards are a little different... They're more like gift hampers.Los Angeles-based marketing company Distinctive Assets is once again sending out its infamous "Everybody Wins" swag bags to the top nominees.
An Irish Goodbye director hails N Ireland drama groups for giving him his start
The director of a short film which has been nominated for an Oscar has paid tribute to Northern Ireland arts groups for giving him his start.An Irish Goodbye has already won Best British Short Film at the Baftas, and could scoop the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film this weekend.The film is a dark comedy set on a farm in Northern Ireland.
Stylish L.A. Restaurateur Is Serving Up His Home and Tequila Room for $7.6M
Realtor.comWith manicured grounds poised for entertaining, an English Country-style manse in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hancock Park, seeks an adoring new owner.Alexis Valentin Ramos, of Sotheby's International Realty, and Rochelle Maize, of Nourmand & Associates, are co-listing the home for $7,695,000.
Father of An Irish Goodbye Star hails unbelievable' Oscar success
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The father of a one of the stars of An Irish Goodbye has described the film's Oscar success as unbelievable.An Irish Goodbye, which won the Oscar for best live action short film, follows the story of two estranged brothers, played by James Martin and Seamus O'Hara, who come together after their mother's death to fulfil her bucket list.
Rebel Wilson and her fiancee Ramona Agruma lead couples at Oscars afterparty
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rebel Wilson and her fiancee Ramona Agruma led the famous couples at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.The Pitch Perfect star, who announced her engagement to Agruma last month, was seen embracing her partner, at the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, after the Academy Awards ended.
All Quiet on the Western Front wins best international feature film Oscar
All Quiet on the Western Front has won the Oscar for best international feature film at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.The German-language first world war film is an adaptation of Erich Remarque's landmark 1928 novel; an earlier Hollywood adaptation, directed by Lewis Milestone, won the best picture Oscar in 1930.
Here's what's inside the $126K Oscars nominee gift bag
WASHINGTON Remember coming home from birthday parties as a kid with a goodie bag of your own?Maybe it had a handful of candies, or even a small toy.Well, the unofficial gift bags for the Academy Awards are a little different... They're more like gift hampers.Los Angeles-based marketing company Distinctive Assets is once again sending out its infamous "Everybody Wins" swag bags to the top nominees.
An Irish Goodbye director hails N Ireland drama groups for giving him his start
The director of a short film which has been nominated for an Oscar has paid tribute to Northern Ireland arts groups for giving him his start.An Irish Goodbye has already won Best British Short Film at the Baftas, and could scoop the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film this weekend.The film is a dark comedy set on a farm in Northern Ireland.
"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" Oscars victories moved me more than I expected
This past weekend, "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis).
The question is almost as old as the art of marketing itself (and yes I said art not science).First we must get to the question of what is great?What is the measurement of great?Is it winning awards, is it sales increasing 100 fold, is it internal staff pride in the brand, is public praise, a pat on the back from the CEO?
Star Trek's Terry Matalas Is Keeping Your Childhood Dreams Alive
Terry Matalas is the kind of dad who owns a DeLorean time machine (two, actually).The 1981 brushed-stainless-steel classic sits in his California garage with - we can only hope - the gullwing doors open to show any visitor that this is a man living a certain Hollywood fantasy life.As the showrunner, producer, and screenwriter on TV series like 12 Monkeys, the MacGyver reboot, the forthcoming Witch Mountain, and, most recently, the critically acclaimed third season of Star Trek: Picard, Matalas has certainly earned all the trappings.
Lady Gaga Isn't Performing At The 2023 Oscars For This Annoying Reason
Lady Gaga soared sky high with the theme song to 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, with "Hold My Hand" earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.Given her history with the Oscars, including several stunning performances and touching moments presenting with Liza Minnelli, fans are wondering what Gaga will bring to the ceremony this year.
Oscar Predictions 2023: Who Will Win This Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
But what Oscarologists really want to know is who will win the gold.Here are my picks in the eight top awards as well as runners-up.BEST PICTURE "Everything Everywhere All at Once" This loop-de-loop film is filled with surprises.Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert-collectively known as the Daniels-"EEAAO" is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman ( Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.
"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" Oscars victories moved me more than I expected
This past weekend, "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis).
The question is almost as old as the art of marketing itself (and yes I said art not science).First we must get to the question of what is great?What is the measurement of great?Is it winning awards, is it sales increasing 100 fold, is it internal staff pride in the brand, is public praise, a pat on the back from the CEO?
Star Trek's Terry Matalas Is Keeping Your Childhood Dreams Alive
Terry Matalas is the kind of dad who owns a DeLorean time machine (two, actually).The 1981 brushed-stainless-steel classic sits in his California garage with - we can only hope - the gullwing doors open to show any visitor that this is a man living a certain Hollywood fantasy life.As the showrunner, producer, and screenwriter on TV series like 12 Monkeys, the MacGyver reboot, the forthcoming Witch Mountain, and, most recently, the critically acclaimed third season of Star Trek: Picard, Matalas has certainly earned all the trappings.
Lady Gaga Isn't Performing At The 2023 Oscars For This Annoying Reason
Lady Gaga soared sky high with the theme song to 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, with "Hold My Hand" earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.Given her history with the Oscars, including several stunning performances and touching moments presenting with Liza Minnelli, fans are wondering what Gaga will bring to the ceremony this year.
Oscar Predictions 2023: Who Will Win This Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
But what Oscarologists really want to know is who will win the gold.Here are my picks in the eight top awards as well as runners-up.BEST PICTURE "Everything Everywhere All at Once" This loop-de-loop film is filled with surprises.Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert-collectively known as the Daniels-"EEAAO" is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman ( Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.
Edison Research identifies top podcasts by reach, in topical breakdown - RAIN News
Edison Research has launched an informative series of blog posts in which top podcasts in different topical categories are identified, according to reach.This project skims the top layer of Edison Podcast Metrics, a subscription product."The Monday after the Academy Awards seems like the perfect time to look at podcasts in so me ente rtainment genres," Edison observes.
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 384th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Tuesday, March 14, 2023: The International Criminal Court is close to opening war crimes cases and issuing arrest warrants against several Russians accused of being responsible for the mass abduction of Ukrainian children and the targeting of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to reports.
Here's every LGBTQ+ artist who's won Best Original Song at the Oscars (so far!)
The Academy Awards are upon us once again, and innumerous gay Oscars watch parties are bound to take place this weekend.Viewers will be greeted with the brightest of Hollywood, movie magic, and plenty of Best Original Song performances.What they won't be greeted with, unfortunately, is a Lady Gaga spectacle.
Burt Bacharach, Grammy-winning composer behind massive hits, dead at 94
Burt Bacharach, the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer who churned out timeless hits including "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," has died.He was 94.The prolific pop songwriter died of natural causes Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, his publicist said Thursday.
Tony Stark, er, Robert Downey Jr. joins board of Boston digital security firm
Celebs He'll be at the board meetings, so keep an eye out for him in the Seaport.Despite mounting evidence that there's no such thing as death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's looking pretty unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the big screen as the late Tony Stark, a.k.a.Iron Man, anytime soon.
Brad Pitt's RoseChampagne Takes Center Stage at This Year's Oscars
Rose Champagne, or tequila martini?That's one choice actors like Michelle Yeoh and Colin Farrell might face after the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, when the lights go up and drinks begin flowing.And at least one of their colleagues will be pretty familiar with the copper-tinged bubbles in everyone's flutes.
Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, has died at the age of 94.His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home on Wednesday, and said Bacharach's family requested privacy at this time.The songwriter and pianist wrote hundreds of songs from the 1960s to the 1980s, many with his long-standing lyricist Hal David, who died in 2012 aged 91.
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 384th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Tuesday, March 14, 2023: The International Criminal Court is close to opening war crimes cases and issuing arrest warrants against several Russians accused of being responsible for the mass abduction of Ukrainian children and the targeting of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to reports.
Here's every LGBTQ+ artist who's won Best Original Song at the Oscars (so far!)
The Academy Awards are upon us once again, and innumerous gay Oscars watch parties are bound to take place this weekend.Viewers will be greeted with the brightest of Hollywood, movie magic, and plenty of Best Original Song performances.What they won't be greeted with, unfortunately, is a Lady Gaga spectacle.
Burt Bacharach, Grammy-winning composer behind massive hits, dead at 94
Burt Bacharach, the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer who churned out timeless hits including "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," has died.He was 94.The prolific pop songwriter died of natural causes Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, his publicist said Thursday.
Tony Stark, er, Robert Downey Jr. joins board of Boston digital security firm
Celebs He'll be at the board meetings, so keep an eye out for him in the Seaport.Despite mounting evidence that there's no such thing as death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's looking pretty unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the big screen as the late Tony Stark, a.k.a.Iron Man, anytime soon.
Brad Pitt's RoseChampagne Takes Center Stage at This Year's Oscars
Rose Champagne, or tequila martini?That's one choice actors like Michelle Yeoh and Colin Farrell might face after the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, when the lights go up and drinks begin flowing.And at least one of their colleagues will be pretty familiar with the copper-tinged bubbles in everyone's flutes.
Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, has died at the age of 94.His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home on Wednesday, and said Bacharach's family requested privacy at this time.The songwriter and pianist wrote hundreds of songs from the 1960s to the 1980s, many with his long-standing lyricist Hal David, who died in 2012 aged 91.
Take that, superstars., the action movie about Indian revolutionaries beat household names like Lady Gaga and Rihanna out for the Best Original Song Oscar at the 2023 Academy Awards, for the song "Naatu Naatu."That makes it the first song from an Indian film to win the award.The song was written by lyric-writer Chandrabose and composer M.M. Keeravani, who delivered a beautiful little ditty in his acceptance speech.
Sustainable fashion will be in the spotlight at this year's Oscars red carpet
Culture NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global about their partnership with the Academy Awards to encourage sustainable clothing on this year's red carpet.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
In interviews, it became clear that Welch was sharp-witted, candid, and very aware of her position and her need to improve as an actress, even if a run of poor films asked little of her.She lobbied to get the leading role in a film adaptation of Gore Vidal 's audacious "Myra Breckinridge" (1970), in which she crossed swords with top-billed Mae West both on screen and off and dined out on Mae stories for the rest of her life.
My Favorite Film of 2022: The Breaking Point (1950)
Jeff Hughes | March 10th, 2023 The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and normally I would be publishing a lengthy piece on my favorite films of the year at the end of the week.(With Maciej publishing the day before.)But this year, quite frankly, I forgot.And I could also make the argument I did not love any films released in 2022, though I'll mention two below, that I'm excited to revisit.
Journalist Who Investigated Navalny's Poisoning Says He Was Banned From the BAFTA Awards
A journalist who investigated the poisoning of the Russian opposition figure Aleksei A. Navalny and was prominently featured in a documentary film about the imprisoned leader said he was banned from attending the British Academy Film Awards, where the film was nominated, after being told his presence would represent a security risk to the public.
'Turning Red' and Billie Eilish Deserved A Best Original Song Oscar Nom. Here's Why.
Pixar's delightful comedy Turning Red is distinguished in no small part by its cultural specificity.It isn't just a sensitive and insightful coming-of-age story about a plucky young hero making the tricky leap from girl to woman.Well, it is that, too, of course.Meilin "Mei" Lee is a Chinese-Canadian thirteen-year-old in 2002 trying to balance her responsibilities to her Conservative, tradition-minded mother Ming (Sandra Oh) with her surging hormones and soul-deep need for independence and autonomy.
Journalist Who Investigated Navalny's Poisoning Says He Was Banned From the BAFTA Awards
A journalist who investigated the poisoning of the Russian opposition figure Aleksei A. Navalny and was prominently featured in a documentary film about the imprisoned leader said he was banned from attending the British Academy Film Awards, where the film was nominated, after being told his presence would represent a security risk to the public.
'Turning Red' and Billie Eilish Deserved A Best Original Song Oscar Nom. Here's Why.
Pixar's delightful comedy Turning Red is distinguished in no small part by its cultural specificity.It isn't just a sensitive and insightful coming-of-age story about a plucky young hero making the tricky leap from girl to woman.Well, it is that, too, of course.Meilin "Mei" Lee is a Chinese-Canadian thirteen-year-old in 2002 trying to balance her responsibilities to her Conservative, tradition-minded mother Ming (Sandra Oh) with her surging hormones and soul-deep need for independence and autonomy.
Bono presents Steven Spielberg with lifetime award at Berlin film festival
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Bono made a surprise appearance at the Berlin international film festival to present Steven Spielberg with a special lifetime achievement award.The U2 frontman described Spielberg as one of the biggest big shots in Hollywood, as he presented the Oscar-winning director with the honorary Golden Bear award on Tuesday.
And Action: Oscar-Winning Director Guillermo del Toro Lists His SoCal Home for $3.2M
Getty Images / Realtor.comThat's a wrap!Famed Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is selling his four-bedroom, 4.5-bath, Westlake Village, CA, abode for $3.25 million.The inviting home was on the market for a little more than a week and has gone into contingent-sale status.If del Toro gets his full asking price, he'll land a tidy profit on the place he picked up in 2012 for $1.65 million.
This Everything Bagel-Inspired Martini Is Everything Savory All at Once
Image Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Hear us out: Everything bagels and booze are an underrated combo.But forget the generous schmear of cream cheese.While you're at it, lose the bagel, too.Everything bagel spicean umami-rich, crunchy blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and saltis the martini rim garnish we didn't know we needed.
Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to 7 Charges of Sexual Misconduct in U.K.
The Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty in a hearing at a London court on Friday to seven more charges of sexual misconduct, the BBC and other British news outlets reported.Britain's Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized the criminal charges in November, had said previously that the charges related to allegations of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
This Everything Bagel-Inspired Martini Is Everything Savory All at Once
Image Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Hear us out: Everything bagels and booze are an underrated combo.But forget the generous schmear of cream cheese.While you're at it, lose the bagel, too.Everything bagel spicean umami-rich, crunchy blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and saltis the martini rim garnish we didn't know we needed.
Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to 7 Charges of Sexual Misconduct in U.K.
The Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty in a hearing at a London court on Friday to seven more charges of sexual misconduct, the BBC and other British news outlets reported.Britain's Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized the criminal charges in November, had said previously that the charges related to allegations of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
Judi Dench hails heroic' Ada Salter as blue plaque unveiled
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Dame Judi Dench has described Ada Salter as a heroic woman as a blue plaque was unveiled to the former green space campaigner.The Oscar-winning actress, 88, is patron of the Salter Centenary, which last year celebrated the 100th anniversary of the year the social reformer became London's first female mayor and Britain's first female Labour mayor when she was elected mayor of Bermondsey in 1922.
In The Quiet Girl,' an Irish Loneliness Rarely Seen Onscreen
This article contains spoilers for the film The Quiet Girl.For the first 55 minutes of The Quiet Girl, the film's audience does not know why the titular child has been sent to live with strangers in the Irish countryside.Cait (Catherine Clinch), 9, does not know either.Her parents do not talk to her, and they barely speak to each other.
A week after launch, Mass. gaming officials to review whether 2 casinos are breaking rules
Local The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is set to review whether Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor are complying with rules about which events can and cannot be bet on.Massachusetts gaming officials appear to be taking a closer look at whether or not two of the state's three casinos that offer sports betting are following rules about the specific events that can be bet on.