"Michael" was designed to be an international crowd-pleaser—the kind of film that executives hope will drag audiences away from their small screens and deposit them in front of big ones, where they can watch and sing along and even dance, if theatres permit it.
Catherine O'Hara's Moira Rose became an iconic sitcom mom, known for her unique style and memorable lines, ultimately winning an Emmy for her performance. Her character's journey from wealth to small-town life resonated with audiences, making her a beloved figure in popular culture.
Folks are starved for male intimacy in a way that feels honest and genuine. The idea that the two actors were all over each other, hugging and kissing whenever they could, made us go, 'Oh, there's a new way to-' Many men are starved for representation that allows them to be emotionally vulnerable and physically affectionate with each other.
Krakowski was almost the photo-negative of Calista Flockhart's title character: brassy, eccentric, unconcerned by others' opinions. Similarly, her character in 30 Rock, Jenna Maroney, acted as the bookend to Tina Fey's Liz Lemon, Krakowski untouched by self-awareness, Fey beset by it.
Buckley's family and friends have gathered to meet the media - most of them after very little sleep, having stayed up until the early hours to see their beloved Jessie win the coveted Oscar for Best Actress, becoming the first Irish woman to do so.
To be Black in the U.S. has such an expansive meaning that traces back to Europeans deciding who got to be "white." While some people, like the Italians and Irish, earned their way into "white-ness," those with even a drop of Black in their heritage were relegated to the lower rungs of the racial ladder.
I can't say it feels great and I can't say that it makes me happy. It just makes me feel peculiar. It's just a movie, at the end of the day. It's just supposed to be an action movie about a guy trying to get his daughter back. And, what I see every day, it weighs heavy on my heart for the world.
It's pride, gratitude, responsibility, Carter told The Associated Press. She previously won Oscars for Black Panther in 2018 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2023, becoming the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards. Carter is now a five-time nominee, surpassing Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis. She is tied with longtime collaborator Spike Lee and Morgan Freeman for the third-most nominations among Black creatives, behind the late Quincy Jones and Denzel Washington.
Despite being a huge critical and theatrical hit in 2025, Ryan Coogler's stunning horror movie Sinners somehow left the Golden Globes without recognition for its acting or directing. However, it looks like Hollywood has an opportunity to redeem itself: the film has just received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, including nods in most of the top-tier categories. Sinners, one of the smartest horror movies ever made,
