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Why Are Irish Actors So Good at Accents?

Irish actors have notably excelled in mastering diverse accents, demonstrated by recent Oscar and Emmy nominations.

Denzel Washington admits he 'got bitter' after losing Oscar to Kevin Spacey: 'I went home and drank that night'

Denzel Washington expressed feelings of disappointment after losing the Oscar to Kevin Spacey in 2000, leading him to seek solace in alcohol.

Berlinale: Scorsese on legacy, influence, and TikTok DW 02/20/2024

Scorsese is an influential and esteemed figure in the film industry.
His latest work 'Killers of the Flower Moon' has received Oscar nominations.

Anatomy of a Fall': The miracle of a film that France rejected for the Oscars

A film predicted to fail becomes a surprise success at the box office
Anatomy of a Fall receives multiple Oscar nominations and international acclaim

Why Are Irish Actors So Good at Accents?

Irish actors have notably excelled in mastering diverse accents, demonstrated by recent Oscar and Emmy nominations.

Denzel Washington admits he 'got bitter' after losing Oscar to Kevin Spacey: 'I went home and drank that night'

Denzel Washington expressed feelings of disappointment after losing the Oscar to Kevin Spacey in 2000, leading him to seek solace in alcohol.

Berlinale: Scorsese on legacy, influence, and TikTok DW 02/20/2024

Scorsese is an influential and esteemed figure in the film industry.
His latest work 'Killers of the Flower Moon' has received Oscar nominations.

Anatomy of a Fall': The miracle of a film that France rejected for the Oscars

A film predicted to fail becomes a surprise success at the box office
Anatomy of a Fall receives multiple Oscar nominations and international acclaim
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Six Degrees of Saoirse-ation

Saoirse Ronan is a key figure in the Irish acting scene, linking many notable actors through her connections.
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Gena Rowlands, Actress Who Bought Raw Drama to Her Roles, Dies at 94

Gena Rowlands, iconic actress renowned for her collaborations with John Cassavetes, passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of profound independent films.

Emily Watson: You have to be a bit of an idiot to be an actor'

Emily Watson emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and belief in one's craft, comparing acting to the innocence of childhood belief in Santa.

Gena Rowlands, Actress Who Bought Raw Drama to Her Roles, Dies at 94

Gena Rowlands, iconic actress renowned for her collaborations with John Cassavetes, passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of profound independent films.

Emily Watson: You have to be a bit of an idiot to be an actor'

Emily Watson emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and belief in one's craft, comparing acting to the innocence of childhood belief in Santa.
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It's the damnedest thing I've ever seen': 10 film flops that became classics ranked!

The Shawshank Redemption became a classic through strong word-of-mouth and home video sales after a rocky theatrical debut.

Dick Pope obituary

Dick Pope was a prominent cinematographer known for his impactful collaborations with director Mike Leigh, creating visually compelling narratives without traditional scripts.
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The New Joker Pulls Off the Magic Trick of Actually Being Worse Than the First One

The sequel to Joker presents a radical shift, transforming the dark antihero into a musical protagonist, challenging audience expectations.
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6 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2024

The New York Film Festival presents a diverse lineup of prestigious films poised for awards recognition this season.
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2024 Oscars: The year of Barbenheimer' comes to an end

Barbenheimer was a cultural phenomenon grossing $1.45 billion globally.
Oppenheimer film is expected to win Best Picture with 13 nominations after winning major awards.

Where to watch every Oscar-nominated movie

Oscar nominations are out and the ceremony is on March 10
List of nominated movies and where to watch them

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.

2024 Oscars: The year of Barbenheimer' comes to an end

Barbenheimer was a cultural phenomenon grossing $1.45 billion globally.
Oppenheimer film is expected to win Best Picture with 13 nominations after winning major awards.

Where to watch every Oscar-nominated movie

Oscar nominations are out and the ceremony is on March 10
List of nominated movies and where to watch them

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.
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Anonymous Oscar Ballot: Costume Designer Celebrates 'American Fiction,' 'Barbie,' and Lily Gladstone

Wide range of opinions on movies from an Academy voter
Shift to virtual screenings due to the pandemic has made viewing international films more accessible

A Fuller Picture of the Oscars' Best Picture Race

There is an abundance of good movies during awards season, but many of them may not leave a lasting artistic or cultural impact.
The Oscar nominations give movies instant prominence and create journalistic necessities, prompting discussions about the films that are in the running for major awards.
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Ryan Gosling asked me if he could have Ken underpants': Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran spills her secrets

Costume designer Jacqueline Durran crafted Barbie's outfits first and then fitted Ken to be her accessory.
Despite Ken's second-fiddle role, Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken in the Barbie film is nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor.

These Major 'Barbie' Oscar Snubs Have Fans Incensed

Fans of the movie 'Barbie' are confused and disappointed that Ryan Gosling, who played Ken, received Oscar nominations while Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, did not.
Fans believe that the Academy is missing the point of the movie by nominating Ken but not Barbie.

Ryan Gosling asked me if he could have Ken underpants': Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran spills her secrets

Costume designer Jacqueline Durran crafted Barbie's outfits first and then fitted Ken to be her accessory.
Despite Ken's second-fiddle role, Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken in the Barbie film is nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor.

These Major 'Barbie' Oscar Snubs Have Fans Incensed

Fans of the movie 'Barbie' are confused and disappointed that Ryan Gosling, who played Ken, received Oscar nominations while Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, did not.
Fans believe that the Academy is missing the point of the movie by nominating Ken but not Barbie.
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Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film that received multiple Oscar nominations but did not win any.
The original film faced controversy for its negative depictions of Black men, but others defended it as portraying the harsh realities of poor Black women's lives.

Springfield native Ruth E. Carter becomes 1st Black woman to win 2 Oscars

Entertainment Carter, who grew up in Massachusetts, took home best costume design Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards for the Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ruth E. Carter made history: The costume designer behind the "Black Panther" films became the first Black woman to win two Oscars.

Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film that received multiple Oscar nominations but did not win any.
The original film faced controversy for its negative depictions of Black men, but others defended it as portraying the harsh realities of poor Black women's lives.

Springfield native Ruth E. Carter becomes 1st Black woman to win 2 Oscars

Entertainment Carter, who grew up in Massachusetts, took home best costume design Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards for the Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ruth E. Carter made history: The costume designer behind the "Black Panther" films became the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
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Today's top business headlines: Intuit's ad woes, Hollywood's Oscar tea, and Oreos marketing in outer space

The FTC ruled that Intuit's TurboTax advertising claiming it is free is deceptive.
Barbie and Oppenheimer received 21 Oscar nominations despite some surprising snubs.
Nasdaq launched the IPO Pulse Index to predict IPO market trends.

For Barbie' Fans Online, a Bitterly Ironic Oscar Snub

Barbie film receives Best Picture nomination, but director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie are snubbed
Internet users express strong opinions about the snubs

How to Watch and Stream Every 2024 Oscar-Nominated Movie

The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced, giving viewers a watchlist of films to catch up on before the ceremony in March.
Some of the Best Picture nominees are already available to stream, while others are still in theaters.
The list will be updated regularly throughout the awards season to reflect the availability of the films.

Oscars: Colman Domingo second gay man to be nominated for a gay role

Colman Domingo made history as the second-ever gay man to be nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a gay character.
While it's common for straight actors to earn Oscar nominations for portraying LGBTQ+ characters, a gay actor achieving the same feat is rare.

Reality Vs. The Silver Screen: How Actors Compare To Their Real-Life Counterparts

Biopics continue to be popular in Hollywood, with Oppenheimer and Maestro receiving the most nominations in the 2024 Oscars.
The casting of actors in biopics can be a challenging task, as they need to resemble the real person while delivering a strong performance.

Where to Stream All the Movies Nominated for Oscars in 2024

Many of this year's Oscar-nominated films are currently available for streaming or will be soon on various streaming services.
The availability of these films on streaming platforms provides viewers with plenty of options for catch-up viewing.

Netflix movies got a lot less Oscar attention this year. Again. Here's why

Scott Stuber, Netflix film chief, is leaving to start his own film company.
Netflix has helped establish streaming movies as viable Oscar contenders.
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Oscars nominations 2024: Oppenheimer eclipses Scorsese, Poor Things and Barbie

Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer received the most Oscar nominations with 13 nods.
Lily Gladstone's nomination makes her the first Native American actor to be up for an Oscar.

Takeaways From the Oscar Nominations: Heavy Hitters Rewarded, Plus Some Surprises

'Oppenheimer' leads the Oscar nominations with 13 nods
Some contenders were left out of the nominations

Oscars nominations 2024: Oppenheimer eclipses Scorsese, Poor Things and Barbie

Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer received the most Oscar nominations with 13 nods.
Lily Gladstone's nomination makes her the first Native American actor to be up for an Oscar.

Takeaways From the Oscar Nominations: Heavy Hitters Rewarded, Plus Some Surprises

'Oppenheimer' leads the Oscar nominations with 13 nods
Some contenders were left out of the nominations
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Oscar nominations 2024: How to watch, which categories will be announced

Oscar nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 23
Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid will announce the nominations
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Ontario reaches record-high levels of film, TV production in 2022 | CBC News

The province's screen sector is reporting its strongest ever year last year with Ontario hitting record-high levels of film and television productions.Ontario Creates, an agency of the provincial government, said it supported a total of 419 productions in 2022, contributing roughly $3.15 billion to the economy.

The Mandalorian' Season 3, Episode 3: Amnesty Intergalactic

The planet Coruscant is an ecumenopolis: a city-covered world with a trillion residents, where after thousands of years of civilization and construction, only the peak of the mountain Umate is still visible from the original lands and seas.This outcropping juts up in Coruscant's Monument Plaza, and when the former Imperial scientist Dr. Penn Pershing (Omid Abtahi) strolls by it while enjoying a glowing ice pop and watching the street performers roaming about the former Imperial communications officer Elia Kane (Katy O'Brian) suggests he touch the mountain.

Top Gun,' Black Panther' advance in Oscars shortlist

Blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar: The Way of Water and pop stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Rihanna just got one step closer to getting Oscar nominations.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 95th Oscars, including documentary feature, international film, makeup and hairstyling, score, original song, sound, visual effects and shorts.

Ontario reaches record-high levels of film, TV production in 2022 | CBC News

The province's screen sector is reporting its strongest ever year last year with Ontario hitting record-high levels of film and television productions.Ontario Creates, an agency of the provincial government, said it supported a total of 419 productions in 2022, contributing roughly $3.15 billion to the economy.

The Mandalorian' Season 3, Episode 3: Amnesty Intergalactic

The planet Coruscant is an ecumenopolis: a city-covered world with a trillion residents, where after thousands of years of civilization and construction, only the peak of the mountain Umate is still visible from the original lands and seas.This outcropping juts up in Coruscant's Monument Plaza, and when the former Imperial scientist Dr. Penn Pershing (Omid Abtahi) strolls by it while enjoying a glowing ice pop and watching the street performers roaming about the former Imperial communications officer Elia Kane (Katy O'Brian) suggests he touch the mountain.

Top Gun,' Black Panther' advance in Oscars shortlist

Blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar: The Way of Water and pop stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Rihanna just got one step closer to getting Oscar nominations.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 95th Oscars, including documentary feature, international film, makeup and hairstyling, score, original song, sound, visual effects and shorts.
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Jimmy Kimmel addresses Will Smith slap and makes Irish joke in opening monologue

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 Jimmy Kimmel has kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated.

The Weeknd's 10 Best Songs

As the story goes, Abel Tesfaye didn't like his name, so he went out and changed it.After learning of a Canadian rock band of the same name, he altered the spelling, becoming The Weeknd.Now, the artist formerly known as Abel is one of the most famous artists in the world, a mixtape dropper turned bona fide hitmaker.

Jimmy Kimmel addresses Will Smith slap and makes Irish joke in opening monologue

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 Jimmy Kimmel has kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated.

The Weeknd's 10 Best Songs

As the story goes, Abel Tesfaye didn't like his name, so he went out and changed it.After learning of a Canadian rock band of the same name, he altered the spelling, becoming The Weeknd.Now, the artist formerly known as Abel is one of the most famous artists in the world, a mixtape dropper turned bona fide hitmaker.
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Hugh Hudson, Director of Chariots of Fire,' Dies at 86

Hugh Hudson, a director whose first feature film, Chariots of Fire, won four Oscars in 1982, including for best picture, died on Friday in London.He was 86.His family announced the death to the British news media but did not cite a cause.Chariots of Fire, based on the true story of two British sprinters who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, was nominated for seven Oscars and won four, including for the composer Vangelis's musical score and for the screenplay by Colin Welland, as well as for costume design.

A multiverse of 'Everything Everywhere' props are auctioned, raising $555K for charity

This item, described as "Googly eye rock boulder stunt double from the Rockverse," sold for $13,200, with proceeds going to the Asian Mental Health Project.A24 Lucky bidders have gotten their (presumably non-hot dog) hands on pieces of one of this season's buzziest movies, after entertainment company A24 auctioned off dozens of props from Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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Asian representation at the Oscars

Asian characters in American films are historically less integral to the stories and written with less depth.However, things have noticeably shifted over the past few years, which you can see through the history of Oscar nominations.For The New York Times, K.K. Rebecca Lai provides a rundown Asian actor nominations.

Mark Wahlberg sells lavish Beverly Park mega-mansion for $55 million

Mark Wahlberg just sold his 30,500-square-foot mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $55 million - the priciest home sale in Southern California this year.It's a massive sum but a far cry from the $87.5 million the movie star was asking last year.Wahlberg, who starred in the 2022 films "Uncharted" and "Father Stu," was a motivated seller.

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Leads With 11 Oscar Nominations

Baz Luhrmann's bedazzled biopic Elvis - another summer box-office hit - came away with eight nominations, including a best actor nod for star Austin Butler and nominations for its costumes, sound and production design.Though Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans struggled to catch on with audiences, the director's autobiographical coming-of-age tale landed Spielberg his 20th Oscar nomination and eighth nod for best-director.

Where To Stream The 5 Oscar Nominations For Best 2023 Animated Movie (Plus 5 Movies They Forgot)

The 2023 Oscar nominations have been announced, and the debates have begun.But, if you're a busy parent, there's a very real chance you haven't seen all the nominees for Best Picture, much less the nominees for Best Animated Feature Film.Turns out, 2022 wasn't a bad year for animated movies for kids, and the five movies selected by the Academy aren't bad.

Gary Oldman Found James Dean and His Wife at a Gallery

The actor Gary Oldman knows a few things about playing spies.He picked up the first of his three Oscar nominations for his portrayal of George Smiley, the agent at the heart of the 2011 movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which was adapted from John le Carre's thriller by the same name.(He won in 2018, for The Darkest Hour.)

Asian representation at the Oscars

Asian characters in American films are historically less integral to the stories and written with less depth.However, things have noticeably shifted over the past few years, which you can see through the history of Oscar nominations.For The New York Times, K.K. Rebecca Lai provides a rundown Asian actor nominations.

Mark Wahlberg sells lavish Beverly Park mega-mansion for $55 million

Mark Wahlberg just sold his 30,500-square-foot mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $55 million - the priciest home sale in Southern California this year.It's a massive sum but a far cry from the $87.5 million the movie star was asking last year.Wahlberg, who starred in the 2022 films "Uncharted" and "Father Stu," was a motivated seller.

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Leads With 11 Oscar Nominations

Baz Luhrmann's bedazzled biopic Elvis - another summer box-office hit - came away with eight nominations, including a best actor nod for star Austin Butler and nominations for its costumes, sound and production design.Though Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans struggled to catch on with audiences, the director's autobiographical coming-of-age tale landed Spielberg his 20th Oscar nomination and eighth nod for best-director.

Where To Stream The 5 Oscar Nominations For Best 2023 Animated Movie (Plus 5 Movies They Forgot)

The 2023 Oscar nominations have been announced, and the debates have begun.But, if you're a busy parent, there's a very real chance you haven't seen all the nominees for Best Picture, much less the nominees for Best Animated Feature Film.Turns out, 2022 wasn't a bad year for animated movies for kids, and the five movies selected by the Academy aren't bad.

Gary Oldman Found James Dean and His Wife at a Gallery

The actor Gary Oldman knows a few things about playing spies.He picked up the first of his three Oscar nominations for his portrayal of George Smiley, the agent at the heart of the 2011 movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which was adapted from John le Carre's thriller by the same name.(He won in 2018, for The Darkest Hour.)
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The Best of Late Night This Week

Trish BendixReporting on culture Trish BendixReporting on culture Department of Justice, via Associated Press The discovery of more classified documents at the homes of President Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence was the talk of late night this week, as were the Oscar nominations.And Jimmy Kimmel Live celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Sylvester Stallone lists Hidden Hills compound for $22.5 million

Sylvester Stallone is chasing two blockbuster sales in one year.After selling his Beverly Park mansion to Adele for $58 million in February, the actor is asking $22.5 million for his Hamptons-style estate in Hidden Hills.Sprawled across more than two acres, the cul-de-sac compound offers a world of its own with a main house and guesthouse surrounded by lush landscaping and a fruit orchard.
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