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Norman Jewison dies at 97; acclaimed filmmaker directed In the Heat of the Night' and Moonstruck'

Canadian-born director Norman Jewison has died at age 97.

Jewison was known for his diverse range of films, from comedies to social dramas. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed director known for his range of films, has passed away at the age of 97.

Jewison's films often tackled themes of racism and injustice, drawing from his personal experiences and aiming to confront uncomfortable topics. [ more ]

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Creative Bloq

1 month ago

Graphic design

Vertex 2024: gain inspiration from artist and director Andy Poyiadgi

Art as visual storytelling passion led to career in comics, films, and games.

Favorite projects include a Sopranos trailer, comic Lost Property, and a new game cutscene series. [ more ]

The New Yorker

1 month ago

Business

At the "Oppenheimer" Oscars, Hollywood Went in Search of Lost Time

The Oscars ceremony started an hour early this year at 4 P.M.

Christopher Nolan's films often play with temporal dislocation and laments for lost time. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Oscars 2024: Where to stream the movies that won

Oppenheimer won 7 awards at the 96th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Many of the award-winning films are available for streaming on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV+. Some are not yet available for viewing. [ more ]

VG247

Excited for the Chainsaw Man movie? You should watch this 90s anime from the director of Ghost in the Shell

Films influence Tatsuki Fujimoto's work, including the Reze Arc in Chainsaw Man, inspired by Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade anime film.

Chainsaw Man's creator shares his favorite films in each volume, with recommendations including live-action works like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Classic 1970s Films You Can Stream Right Now

Watership Down explores dark themes like survival and ecological destruction.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail combines surreal humor with historical satire. [ more ]

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'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at British Academy Film Awards

Oppenheimer won big at BAFTA, with awards for best picture, director, and actor.

Gothic fantasia Poor Things and Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest also received multiple awards. [ more ]

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

3 Local Documentaries To Watch at DC's Independent Film Festival

Seventy films and documentaries will be screened at the 25th annual DC Independent Film Festival.

The festival will showcase films from all over the world, as well as documentaries with connections to the DC area. [ more ]

New York Post

Hollywood can't stop making films about addiction and drugs

The Sundance Film Festival featured a significant number of films focused on drugs and drug addiction.

The prevalence of drug-related films at Sundance may not attract hesitant audiences back to struggling movie theaters. [ more ]

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France news

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years and two kids.

Portman filed for divorce from Millepied eight months ago. [ more ]

Secret London

London

These Are 10 Of The Best TV Shows Set In London You Must Watch

Seeing your hometown on screen brings joy.

London is a popular setting for TV shows and films. [ more ]

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From Ferrari to The Iron Claw: this season's Oscarbait movies that missed

Last year's strikes affected the Oscar race, but this year was just as competitive.

Films like 'Priscilla' and 'Air' had potential to be contenders, but ultimately fell short. [ more ]

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How to watch movies for free: seven top tips

Access main on-demand services like BBC iPlayer and ITVX for a variety of films.

Explore lesser-known channels like Amazon Freevee and Plex for a wide range of movies. [ more ]

https://www.rogerebert.com/

Home Entertainment Guide: January 2024 | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Netflix adds new titles to its streaming library

The Apu Trilogy receives a 4K restoration on Blu-ray [ more ]

IndieWire

The 17 Best Films of Sundance 2024 (And How to See Them)

The Sundance Film Festival is ending and the article lists the 17 best films from this year's festival.

The list includes a variety of films, ranging from narratives to documentaries, comedies to horror films, and features both first-time filmmakers and old favorites. [ more ]

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Music

Charli XCX to be honoured with Powerhouse Award at Billboard Women In Music Awards

Charli XCX will receive the Powerhouse Award at the Billboard Women In Music Awards for her contributions to music in films and her critically acclaimed albums.

Other artists, such as Kylie Minogue and Ice Spice, will also be honored at the awards. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Writing

The Unexpected Joy of an Overcrowded Museum

Lora Kelley is a dedicated museumgoer and enjoys cultural experiences like museum exhibits and films.

She recommends the Judy Chicago show at the New Museum and the Edouard Manet and Edgar Degas exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Perfect and Not-So-Perfect Female Casting in 2023 Films - San Francisco Bay Times

Margot Robbie delivers a standout performance in the film Barbie.

Cailee Spaeny's portrayal in the film Priscilla is criticized as miscast and lackluster. [ more ]

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5 months ago