It’s been four decades since Samantha Baker bemoaned the fact that everyone had forgotten her 16th birthday amid the chaos caused by her wacky sister’s impending nuptials. On May 4, 1984, “Sixteen Candles” was released, the success of which prompted a string of hits by filmmaker John Hughes, launched the careers of several performers and inspired the glory years of teen movies in the 1980s. Read on for more about the “Sixteen Candles” 40th anniversary.
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
Meryl Streep will receive the honorary Palme d’Or on the opening night of the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned.
Luring the Oscar winner is yet another feat for this Cannes edition, which will bring together a flurry Hollywood legends. Notably, George Lucas will receive the honorary Palme d’Or during the closing ceremony; Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” and Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” are playing in competition; and George Miller‘s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and Kevin Costner’s Western epic “Horizon, an American Saga” are playing out of competition. Streep will be also in good company at the festival with “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig serving as jury president. The pair worked together on “Little Women.”
The honorary tribute will mark Streep’s long-awaited return to Cannes after decades. It appears that her last trip to the festival dates back to Fred Schepisi...
Luring the Oscar winner is yet another feat for this Cannes edition, which will bring together a flurry Hollywood legends. Notably, George Lucas will receive the honorary Palme d’Or during the closing ceremony; Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” and Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” are playing in competition; and George Miller‘s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and Kevin Costner’s Western epic “Horizon, an American Saga” are playing out of competition. Streep will be also in good company at the festival with “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig serving as jury president. The pair worked together on “Little Women.”
The honorary tribute will mark Streep’s long-awaited return to Cannes after decades. It appears that her last trip to the festival dates back to Fred Schepisi...
- 5/2/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
If you were around in 1980, you can, sadly, imagine the confusion that might be caused if a woman drove up to the 20th Century Fox gate on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and claimed to be the new head of the studio. This simply didn't happen. Women didn't run Hollywood studios.
Someone had to shatter that glass ceiling, and Sherry Lansing was as qualified as anyone to do it. She started out as an actor (appearing opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks' swan song "Rio Lobo"), but quickly grew dissatisfied with that area of the industry. She was far more interested in the behind-the-scenes aspect of filmmaking, and quickly proved she possessed the savvy and good taste to succeed as an executive. At Columbia Pictures, she was one of the driving forces behind such critical/commercial successes as "The China Syndrome" and "Kramer vs. Kramer".
This made Lansing a hot Hollywood commodity,...
Someone had to shatter that glass ceiling, and Sherry Lansing was as qualified as anyone to do it. She started out as an actor (appearing opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks' swan song "Rio Lobo"), but quickly grew dissatisfied with that area of the industry. She was far more interested in the behind-the-scenes aspect of filmmaking, and quickly proved she possessed the savvy and good taste to succeed as an executive. At Columbia Pictures, she was one of the driving forces behind such critical/commercial successes as "The China Syndrome" and "Kramer vs. Kramer".
This made Lansing a hot Hollywood commodity,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Known for starring in multiple movies like Star Wars to Taken, Hollywood star Liam Neeson came under fire after he defended high-profile men who have been accused of inappropriate behavior. One of the names he commented on also included the actor-filmmaker Dustin Hoffman, who infamously slapped his Kramer vs. Kramer co-star Meryl Streep and has also been accused of s*xual misconduct by many women.
Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace
Neeson, who suggested that there seems to be a “bit of a witch-hunt happening,” drew criticism from many who believe he is downplaying the seriousness of the allegations and failing to acknowledge the prevalence of such misconduct in various industries.
Liam Neeson’s Controversial Remarks on Allegations Against Dustin Hoffman
During an appearance on the Irish talk show The Late Late Show, actor Liam Neeson shared his views on the s*xual misconduct allegations against several prominent figures,...
Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace
Neeson, who suggested that there seems to be a “bit of a witch-hunt happening,” drew criticism from many who believe he is downplaying the seriousness of the allegations and failing to acknowledge the prevalence of such misconduct in various industries.
Liam Neeson’s Controversial Remarks on Allegations Against Dustin Hoffman
During an appearance on the Irish talk show The Late Late Show, actor Liam Neeson shared his views on the s*xual misconduct allegations against several prominent figures,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
2023 was a miraculous year for German actress Sandra Huller. Not only did she receive critical acclaim for her riveting portrayal of a woman on trial for murdering her husband in France’s “Anatomy of a Fall,” she was also praised for her role as the wife of a Nazi commander in the United Kingdom’s German-language “The Zone of Interest.” Indeed, there was much interest in Huller and her two films. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for “Anatomy.” And both “Anatomy” and “Zone” landed slots for Best Picture, as well as Best Director bids for Justine Triet and Jonathan Glazer, respectively.
As I was speaking to academy members ahead of last Sunday’s ceremony, I detected a surprisingly robust amount of support for Huller. And many of those who had voted for her mentioned her work in “The Zone of Interest.” It really did seem...
As I was speaking to academy members ahead of last Sunday’s ceremony, I detected a surprisingly robust amount of support for Huller. And many of those who had voted for her mentioned her work in “The Zone of Interest.” It really did seem...
- 3/14/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
It’s the countdown to Oscar weekend, and the best films and performances in Hollywood are set to be honored with the coveted golden statuette. Since the first ceremony in 1929, the Academy Awards have given audiences many memorable moments by way of historic wins, inspiring winning speeches, and unforgettable performances on stage.
Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice
The stage has also seen its share of favorites who have had the privilege of winning the award mutiple times. While veteran star Meryl Streep and prolific composer John Williams have been Oscar recipients 3 and 5 times respectively, their achievements pale in comparison to the legendary Walt Disney, whose staggering record can never be surpassed.
Why Walt Disney Is The Undisputed King Of The Oscars
Winning an Oscar in a lifetime is a shining moment in any Hollywood actor’s career. Being honored with the award more than once is an even more remarkable...
Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice
The stage has also seen its share of favorites who have had the privilege of winning the award mutiple times. While veteran star Meryl Streep and prolific composer John Williams have been Oscar recipients 3 and 5 times respectively, their achievements pale in comparison to the legendary Walt Disney, whose staggering record can never be surpassed.
Why Walt Disney Is The Undisputed King Of The Oscars
Winning an Oscar in a lifetime is a shining moment in any Hollywood actor’s career. Being honored with the award more than once is an even more remarkable...
- 3/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Just 30 minutes after final voting for the Screen Actors Guild Awards wrapped up, I made a last-minute switch in my best actress prediction — from Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” to Emma Stone in “Poor Things.” Let this be a lesson: Second-guessing yourself is seldom a good idea.
Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American and Indigenous person to clinch an individual SAG Award for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman, in Martin Scorsese’s gripping crime saga. With a lead actress (drama) Golden Globe and a SAG Award now under her belt, Gladstone’s award-season momentum continues to be formidable. Historically, only seven performers have failed to win the Oscar after winning the unique combination of Globe and SAG:
1995: Lauren Bacall (“The Mirror Has Two Faces”) lost to Juliette Binoche 2001: Russell Crowe (“A Beautiful Mind”) lost to Denzel Washington (“Training Day...
Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American and Indigenous person to clinch an individual SAG Award for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman, in Martin Scorsese’s gripping crime saga. With a lead actress (drama) Golden Globe and a SAG Award now under her belt, Gladstone’s award-season momentum continues to be formidable. Historically, only seven performers have failed to win the Oscar after winning the unique combination of Globe and SAG:
1995: Lauren Bacall (“The Mirror Has Two Faces”) lost to Juliette Binoche 2001: Russell Crowe (“A Beautiful Mind”) lost to Denzel Washington (“Training Day...
- 2/25/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
On June 17, 1972, thieves acting on behalf of Richard Nixon's presidential campaign broke into the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, the location of the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The group was looking for papers and secrets that would have given Nixon an unfair advantage in the election. Nixon was bafflingly still elected during this kerfuffle and served as president for two more years before enough details about the break-in emerged to warrant his infamous resignation from office. The many, many details of the Watergate scandal have been recorded in innumerable books, documentaries, and Hollywood dramas in the ensuing decades, and Watergate shows are being made to this day; the miniseries "Gaslit" aired in 2022 and "White House Plumbers" in 2023.
The Watergate scandal represented a loss of American innocence for many. It was positive proof that the Republican party was openly corrupt. The scandal was bad enough, but then Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon of all his recorded,...
The Watergate scandal represented a loss of American innocence for many. It was positive proof that the Republican party was openly corrupt. The scandal was bad enough, but then Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon of all his recorded,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Year after year, TV fans continue to be irked when the Golden Globes combine supporting performances from comedies, dramas, limited series and TV movies altogether. Looking through the list of past winners in the female category, you can clearly see there’s a bias toward rewarding dramatic roles over comedic ones. In fact, it’s been a whopping 13 years since a supporting actress from a comedy series prevailed: Jane Lynch (“Glee”). Is there a comedy curse at the Golden Globes? If so, it could finally end this year, as Gold Derby predicts Meryl Streep (“Only Murders in the Building”) will win the race for Best TV Supporting Actress on Sunday, January 7.
Streep plays Loretta Durkin on the Hulu hit, an out-of-work theater actress who decides to audition for a Broadway play directed by Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) in order to get closer to one of the other characters. Loretta is tailor-made for awards recognition,...
Streep plays Loretta Durkin on the Hulu hit, an out-of-work theater actress who decides to audition for a Broadway play directed by Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) in order to get closer to one of the other characters. Loretta is tailor-made for awards recognition,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Boundaries is a family drama that deals with the classic dysfunctional family dynamics and every member coming to terms with each other as reality hits them. This is the story of a daughter who is trying to keep a safe distance from her father, who was absent during her childhood days. They end up on a journey that could either make them closer as a father and daughter or lead to their relationship falling apart. Several films in this category help people understand that families aren’t perfect. The Descendants, Knives Out, Little Miss Sunshine, and Kramer vs. Kramer are some examples of family dramas dealing with dysfunctionality as a core subject.
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What Does Laura Do For A Living?
Laura is a single mother living in a house full of injured and rescue animals she brings in out of pure sympathy. The presence of such animals makes it...
Spoilers Ahead
What Does Laura Do For A Living?
Laura is a single mother living in a house full of injured and rescue animals she brings in out of pure sympathy. The presence of such animals makes it...
- 1/4/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Nothing defined New Hollywood quite like "The Graduate," and for very good reason. The film was chock full of innovation, from the salacious script to the ground-breaking cinematography, but the movie might be best remembered for its incredible cast. The coming-of-age classic features career-defining performances from Anne Bancroft, already a huge star at the time, and Dustin Hoffman, the best actor ever, in one of the first major roles of his long and storied career.
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
The 1967 film follows Ben, a recent college graduate (as the film's title implies) with an uncertain future and a community of expectant WASPs to answer to. In his summertime languor, he finds his way into the waiting arms of Mrs. Robinson, a middle-aged family friend who persistently pursues our passive hero into his sexual awakening.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 1967. The world is almost unrecognizable now, and yet, today's 20-somethings can still...
- 12/25/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
In the more than 80 years of Golden Globes ceremonies, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the person who holds the record for receiving the most nominations is Meryl Streep. After all, she’s Meryl! All 33 of her bids (and counting) are in the acting categories for her heralded work across both film and television. To date, eight of those citations resulted in wins: “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “The French Lieutenant’s Woman,” “Sophie’s Choice,” “Adaptation,” “Angels in America,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Julie & Julia” and “The Iron Lady.” Her most recent bid, for TV’s “Only Murders in the Building,” is still pending and will be announced on January 7, 2024.
Scroll through our photo gallery below to see all of Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes nominations. Note that the actress was also honored with the esteemed Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2017 ceremony, which was a non-competitive trophy. “What is Hollywood anyway?...
Scroll through our photo gallery below to see all of Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes nominations. Note that the actress was also honored with the esteemed Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2017 ceremony, which was a non-competitive trophy. “What is Hollywood anyway?...
- 12/23/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
From “Kramer vs Kramer” to “Marriage Story,” Hollywood has offered no shortage of compelling tales about how divorce has a way of souring relationships — how, by their very nature, divorces dredge up the ugliest in people, making petty marital grievances balloon into resentful chasms that risk making the very process unbearable in ways both emotional and logistic. With “Our Son,” writer-director Bill Oliver (2018’s “Jonathan”) is adding an LGBTQ entry into that cinematic canon. And while this New York City-set divorce drama offers enough modern tweaks on a well-worn narrative, its emotional resonance remains elusive, muted even.
Nicky and Gabriel (Luke Evans and Billy Porter) have been together for 13 years. They’re not merely a couple. Along with their 8-year-old son, Owen (Christopher Woodley), they’re a family — one with all too neatly divided parenting duties. While Nicky spends his days at the office, trying to sign authors to his publisher,...
Nicky and Gabriel (Luke Evans and Billy Porter) have been together for 13 years. They’re not merely a couple. Along with their 8-year-old son, Owen (Christopher Woodley), they’re a family — one with all too neatly divided parenting duties. While Nicky spends his days at the office, trying to sign authors to his publisher,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Manuel Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV
In 2000 – merely two years after she scored her first Golden Globe nomination for her supporting turn in “Boogie Nights” – Julianne Moore earned concurrent lead notices from the same organization for “The End of the Affair” (drama) and “An Ideal Husband” (comedy/musical). That instance of dual recognition made her the 16th woman to have competed for all three possible film acting Golden Globes, joining the likes of Jane Fonda, Shirley MacLaine, and Emma Thompson.
Now, two decades deeper into her career, she just landed another Best Film Supporting Actress bid for “May December,” which makes her only the third performer with at least three mentions in each film Golden Globe category.
With this new film nomination, Moore has three of each kind. The 63-year-old’s sophomore supporting notice came in 2010 for “A Single Man,” while her remaining lead bids were for the comedies “The Kids Are All Right” (2011) and “Maps to the Stars...
Now, two decades deeper into her career, she just landed another Best Film Supporting Actress bid for “May December,” which makes her only the third performer with at least three mentions in each film Golden Globe category.
With this new film nomination, Moore has three of each kind. The 63-year-old’s sophomore supporting notice came in 2010 for “A Single Man,” while her remaining lead bids were for the comedies “The Kids Are All Right” (2011) and “Maps to the Stars...
- 12/12/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Meryl Streep has broken her own record as the most-nominated actor in Golden Globes history.
On Monday morning, the actress was nominated for best performance by a supporting female actor for her role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, bringing her total nomination count up to 33.
In the category, Streep was nominated alongside Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Abby Elliott (The Bear), Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso).
In Only Murders, Streep portrayed Loretta Durkin, an actress who starred in Oliver Putnam’s (Martin Short) musical and eventually became his love interest, as they worked together to find season three’s murderers. Showrunner John Hoffman shared Streep’s casting story with The Hollywood Reporter following the most recent finale, and said he hoped the iconic actress will return for season four.
Next on the small screen, Streep makes her debut in Extrapolation‘s second episode,...
On Monday morning, the actress was nominated for best performance by a supporting female actor for her role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, bringing her total nomination count up to 33.
In the category, Streep was nominated alongside Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Abby Elliott (The Bear), Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso).
In Only Murders, Streep portrayed Loretta Durkin, an actress who starred in Oliver Putnam’s (Martin Short) musical and eventually became his love interest, as they worked together to find season three’s murderers. Showrunner John Hoffman shared Streep’s casting story with The Hollywood Reporter following the most recent finale, and said he hoped the iconic actress will return for season four.
Next on the small screen, Streep makes her debut in Extrapolation‘s second episode,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (Lafca) revealed its 49th annual award winners on Sunday, December 10. It was a great day for “The Zone of Interest,” which was showered with four prizes: Best Picture, Best Director (Jonathan Glazer), Best Lead Performance (Sandra Hüller), and Best Score (Mica Levi).
Hüller’s win was in fact a body-of-work one that simultaneously came in recognition of her turn in “Anatomy of a Fall.” That French production was also given Best Editing and Best Film Not in the English Language. The only other multi-award winner was “Poor Things,” which shared in Best Lead Performance (Emma Stone) and Best Cinematography. The two supporting acting honorees were Rachel McAdams and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”).
This group of 60 California reviewers were preceded in announcing their newest honorees by the New York Film Critics Circle, who chose “Killers of the Flower Moon” as Best Picture on November...
Hüller’s win was in fact a body-of-work one that simultaneously came in recognition of her turn in “Anatomy of a Fall.” That French production was also given Best Editing and Best Film Not in the English Language. The only other multi-award winner was “Poor Things,” which shared in Best Lead Performance (Emma Stone) and Best Cinematography. The two supporting acting honorees were Rachel McAdams and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”).
This group of 60 California reviewers were preceded in announcing their newest honorees by the New York Film Critics Circle, who chose “Killers of the Flower Moon” as Best Picture on November...
- 12/11/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A lucky 13 performers have won both Oscars for acting. That is one hell of an exclusive club that even the likes of four-time Best Actress champion Katharine Hepburn and triple Best Actor victor Daniel Day-Lewis didn’t manage to join. Here’s the breakdown of thespians who taken home both lead and supporting Academy Awards in order of their achievement:
Helen Hayes won Best Actress in 1932 for “The Sin of Madelon Claudet.” She won Best Supporting Actress in 1971 for “Airport.” Hayes, who was the first performer to pull off this double feature, had the longest time between wins.
Jack Lemmon won for his supporting turn in “Mister Roberts” in 1956 before he took home Best Actor in 1974 for “Save the Tiger.”
Ingrid Bergman won Best Actress in 1945 for “Gaslight” and again in 1957 for “Anastasia” before she took home a supporting award in 1975 for “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Maggie Smith won...
Helen Hayes won Best Actress in 1932 for “The Sin of Madelon Claudet.” She won Best Supporting Actress in 1971 for “Airport.” Hayes, who was the first performer to pull off this double feature, had the longest time between wins.
Jack Lemmon won for his supporting turn in “Mister Roberts” in 1956 before he took home Best Actor in 1974 for “Save the Tiger.”
Ingrid Bergman won Best Actress in 1945 for “Gaslight” and again in 1957 for “Anastasia” before she took home a supporting award in 1975 for “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Maggie Smith won...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Meryl Streep’s 32 nominations and eight wins make her the most honored performer in the history of the Golden Globes. Now, with her supporting turn opposite Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez on the Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” she could easily extend both records.
Streep joined the critically acclaimed murder mystery for its third season, which follows the central trio as they investigate the death of Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd), a popular actor who is murdered the night of his Broadway debut. She brings depth to the role of Loretta Durkin, an aspiring actress who not only catches Oliver’s (Short) eye romantically but — spoiler alert! — is also eventually revealed to be the birth mother of Ben’s adopted brother and manager Dickie (Jeremy Shamos). Her moving performance as a woman who would do anything for her son, even if it means going to prison for...
Streep joined the critically acclaimed murder mystery for its third season, which follows the central trio as they investigate the death of Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd), a popular actor who is murdered the night of his Broadway debut. She brings depth to the role of Loretta Durkin, an aspiring actress who not only catches Oliver’s (Short) eye romantically but — spoiler alert! — is also eventually revealed to be the birth mother of Ben’s adopted brother and manager Dickie (Jeremy Shamos). Her moving performance as a woman who would do anything for her son, even if it means going to prison for...
- 11/27/2023
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
When we speak of Meryl Streep, we often recall her most iconic roles in films like ‘Sophie’s Choice’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, or ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’. Yet, there’s a treasure trove of performances by this esteemed actress that have flown under the radar, showcasing her versatility and depth. Today, let’s delve into 12 lesser-known yet stellar roles by Meryl Streep that deserve more spotlight. Julia Anne Marie Sets the Stage Meryl Streep’s film debut was in ‘Julia’ (1977) as Anne Marie. Although a supporting role, it was clear from the start that Streep was a force to be reckoned with.
- 11/21/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The "Star Trek" movie franchise was almost a one-and-done fiasco. Paramount had the highest of hopes when they released "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" on December 7, 1979, and, at first, it appeared as though their commercial expectations would be exceeded. The film scored the biggest opening of the year with a gross of $11.9 million (slightly better than the openings for "Alien" and "Moonraker"), but mixed reviews and ho-hum word of mouth (particularly from non-fans) kept it from being the runaway blockbuster it needed to be given its then exorbitant $44 million budget. It wound up being the fourth highest grossing film of 1979 behind "Kramer vs. Kramer," "The Amityville Horror" and "Rocky II").
The film's primary problem was its length and lack of action. At 132 minutes, Robert Wise's movie kind of lumbered; there are long, reverent shots of the U.S.S. Enterprise that, for many in the audience, quickly went from awe-inspiring to tedious.
The film's primary problem was its length and lack of action. At 132 minutes, Robert Wise's movie kind of lumbered; there are long, reverent shots of the U.S.S. Enterprise that, for many in the audience, quickly went from awe-inspiring to tedious.
- 11/19/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
“Sleepless in Seattle,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and four more films from Columbia Pictures will make their 4K Ultra HD debut Feb. 13, 2024, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol. 4, the latest installment in Sphe’s series of limited edition sets culling critical and commercial hits from the studio’s storied library, will feature Nora Ephron and Paul Thomas Anderson’s romantic comedies — along with Howard Hawks’ “His Girl Friday,” Stanley Kramer’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” Robert Benton’s “Kramer vs. Kramer” and John Carpenter’s “Starman.” In addition to more than 30 hours of legacy bonus content for each film, the set includes a bonus disc featuring the entirety of the 1986 “Starman” television series, as well as an 80-page hardbound book exploring the impact and legacy of the six films.
Matching its predecessors, the packaging for the set showcases the included titles, and opens to display...
Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol. 4, the latest installment in Sphe’s series of limited edition sets culling critical and commercial hits from the studio’s storied library, will feature Nora Ephron and Paul Thomas Anderson’s romantic comedies — along with Howard Hawks’ “His Girl Friday,” Stanley Kramer’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” Robert Benton’s “Kramer vs. Kramer” and John Carpenter’s “Starman.” In addition to more than 30 hours of legacy bonus content for each film, the set includes a bonus disc featuring the entirety of the 1986 “Starman” television series, as well as an 80-page hardbound book exploring the impact and legacy of the six films.
Matching its predecessors, the packaging for the set showcases the included titles, and opens to display...
- 11/17/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
“Anatomy of a Fall” continues its festival run at the 61st New York Film Festival on October 7. It had its world premiere earlier this year at Cannes where it won the grand prize, the Palme d’Or. Despite that, though, the film was not selected by France as the nation’s representative for Best International Feature at the Oscars. “The Taste of Things” was chosen instead. But that’s okay. “Anatomy” stands a good chance at recognition anyway.
Directed by Justine Triet, “Anatony” is a courtroom drama about Sandra Voyter (Sandra Huller), a German woman living in France with her family when her husband mysteriously dies from a fall at their home. She is accused of murdering him, and their vision-impaired son is the only witness. The trial that follows showcases Huller’s emotional performance, which conveys fear and frustration without tipping her hand as to her character’s guilt or innocence.
Directed by Justine Triet, “Anatony” is a courtroom drama about Sandra Voyter (Sandra Huller), a German woman living in France with her family when her husband mysteriously dies from a fall at their home. She is accused of murdering him, and their vision-impaired son is the only witness. The trial that follows showcases Huller’s emotional performance, which conveys fear and frustration without tipping her hand as to her character’s guilt or innocence.
- 9/27/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Actor James Caan, known for his award-winning portrayal of Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, could have starred in other award-worthy movies. But he found films like Kramer vs. Kramer, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Apocalypse Now to be “bourgeois” or “not visual.”
Caan notoriously turned down these megahits – including Superman – because he had an issue with at least one or more aspects of the films. Of course, all of the big hit movies Caan turned down became American cultural icons and established the careers of stars like Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Christopher Reeve, and more.
James Caan didn’t regret turning down ‘Apocalypse Now’
Caan had no regrets when it came to turning down Apocalypse Now. “It wasn’t going to be 16 weeks and we wanted money… and then Francis Ford Coppola said, ‘Listen Jimmy, I’ll tell you what, we’ll live in Manila and we’ll...
Caan notoriously turned down these megahits – including Superman – because he had an issue with at least one or more aspects of the films. Of course, all of the big hit movies Caan turned down became American cultural icons and established the careers of stars like Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Christopher Reeve, and more.
James Caan didn’t regret turning down ‘Apocalypse Now’
Caan had no regrets when it came to turning down Apocalypse Now. “It wasn’t going to be 16 weeks and we wanted money… and then Francis Ford Coppola said, ‘Listen Jimmy, I’ll tell you what, we’ll live in Manila and we’ll...
- 9/5/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” Season 3’s newest star Meryl Streep plays Loretta Durkin, a scatter-brained and quirky struggling actor. When set decorator Rich Murray got the creative brief, he was told, “She’s charming and warm and has lived in the same studio apartment for the past 35 to 40 years.” With that, Murray peppered in Easter eggs galore as an homage to Streep’s illustrious career.
Murray first had to come up with a concept for the space, and found inspiration from the 1951 film “An American in Paris.” Jerry Mulligan’s (Gene Kelly) apartment was ideal. “It has a lot of built-in quirkiness with drop-down, pull-down things,” says Murray. “Everyone has everything so neatly finessed, tucked in and tightened cornered, and so we sort of pull from that.”
Aside from showrunner John Hoffman’s initial brief, Murray got no other notes on design requirements, so he “decided...
Murray first had to come up with a concept for the space, and found inspiration from the 1951 film “An American in Paris.” Jerry Mulligan’s (Gene Kelly) apartment was ideal. “It has a lot of built-in quirkiness with drop-down, pull-down things,” says Murray. “Everyone has everything so neatly finessed, tucked in and tightened cornered, and so we sort of pull from that.”
Aside from showrunner John Hoffman’s initial brief, Murray got no other notes on design requirements, so he “decided...
- 8/29/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Female directors have had a hard time at the Academy Awards. Over the first 95 years of the Oscars, only seven women have ever been nominated for Best Director: Lina Wertmüller in 1977 for “Seven Beauties,” Jane Campion in 1994 for “The Piano” and in 2022 for “The Power of the Dog,” Sofia Coppola in 2004 for “Lost in Translation,” Kathryn Bigelow in 2010 for “The Hurt Locker,” Greta Gerwig in 2018 for “Lady Bird,” Emerald Fennell in 2021 for “Promising Young Woman,” and Chloé Zhao in the same year for “Nomadland.”
That Fennell and Zhao were nominated in that same year is history in and of itself. That is the one and only time that more than one woman has been nominated for Best Director in the same year. But could that be about to change this year? There are a number of strong contenders who could be looking to join that short list of female directors to earn Best Director bids.
That Fennell and Zhao were nominated in that same year is history in and of itself. That is the one and only time that more than one woman has been nominated for Best Director in the same year. But could that be about to change this year? There are a number of strong contenders who could be looking to join that short list of female directors to earn Best Director bids.
- 8/11/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Meryl Streep is the most-nominated actor in Oscar history, earning a whopping 21 bids throughout her career. She ended up winning three Oscars for “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979), “Sophie’s Choice” (1982) and “The Iron Lady” (2011). While those trophy stats matter to us nerdy awards pundits, let’s be honest: the average Academy Awards viewer probably cared more about what she was wearing on each of those nights.
SEEMeryl Streep movies: 27 greatest films ranked from worst to best
Proving to be a true team player, Streep strutted her stuff on the red carpet every year she was nominated except for the 1991 ceremony, which she likely skipped because she was pregnant with her daughter, Louisa. So what did she wear every time she was nominated? Scroll through our Oscar dresses gallery above to see all of her different looks, colors and ensembles, beginning with her most recent nomination year.
Predict the 2024 Oscar nominees through January...
SEEMeryl Streep movies: 27 greatest films ranked from worst to best
Proving to be a true team player, Streep strutted her stuff on the red carpet every year she was nominated except for the 1991 ceremony, which she likely skipped because she was pregnant with her daughter, Louisa. So what did she wear every time she was nominated? Scroll through our Oscar dresses gallery above to see all of her different looks, colors and ensembles, beginning with her most recent nomination year.
Predict the 2024 Oscar nominees through January...
- 7/25/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Meryl Streep is the most-nominated actor in Oscar history, earning a whopping 21 bids throughout her career. She ended up winning three Oscars for “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979), “Sophie’s Choice” (1982) and “The Iron Lady” (2011). While those trophy stats matter to us nerdy awards pundits, let’s be honest: the average Academy Awards viewer probably cared more about what she was wearing on each of those nights.
Proving to be a true team player, Streep strutted her stuff on the red carpet every year she was nominated except for the 1991 ceremony, which she likely skipped because she was pregnant with her daughter, Louisa. So what did she wear every time she was nominated? Scroll through our Oscar dresses gallery below to see all of her different looks, colors and ensembles, beginning with her most recent nomination year.
Proving to be a true team player, Streep strutted her stuff on the red carpet every year she was nominated except for the 1991 ceremony, which she likely skipped because she was pregnant with her daughter, Louisa. So what did she wear every time she was nominated? Scroll through our Oscar dresses gallery below to see all of her different looks, colors and ensembles, beginning with her most recent nomination year.
- 7/25/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Is Meryl Streep the greatest film performer of all time? According to Oscar voters over the past five decades, that might just be the case with her record-shattering 21 nominations and three wins. But her filmography is filled with gems that didn’t get any awards buzz. Tour through our photo gallery of Streep’s 27 greatest performances ranked from worst to best.
Streep snagged her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for “The Deer Hunter” (1978) and picked up her first trophy in that category the very next year for “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979). She subsequently snagged two prizes in the lead category (“Sophie’s Choice” in 1982 and “The Iron Lady” in 2011) and competed 17 more times: Best Actress for “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” (1981), “Silkwood” (1983), “Out of Africa” (1985), “Ironweed” (1987), “A Cry in the Dark” (1988), “Postcards from the Edge” (1990), “The Bridges of Madison County” (1995), “One True Thing” (1998), “Music of the Heart” (1999), “The Devil Wears Prada...
Streep snagged her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for “The Deer Hunter” (1978) and picked up her first trophy in that category the very next year for “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979). She subsequently snagged two prizes in the lead category (“Sophie’s Choice” in 1982 and “The Iron Lady” in 2011) and competed 17 more times: Best Actress for “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” (1981), “Silkwood” (1983), “Out of Africa” (1985), “Ironweed” (1987), “A Cry in the Dark” (1988), “Postcards from the Edge” (1990), “The Bridges of Madison County” (1995), “One True Thing” (1998), “Music of the Heart” (1999), “The Devil Wears Prada...
- 6/17/2023
- by Christopher Rosen, Chris Beachum and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Since making his screen debut at age eight opposite his father, Lloyd Bridges, on TV’s “Sea Hunt,” Jeff Bridges has enjoyed an acting career that now spans a whopping 65 years. His resume mainly consists of film roles, but he has occasionally ventured back to the small screen, most recently as the star of “The Old Man.” Having already picked up Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performance on the FX series, he is naturally one of the strongest contenders for this year’s Best Drama Actor Emmy. If his likely bid results in a victory, the Best Actor Oscar winner will join a distinguished group of leading men who were lauded by the film and then TV academies.
Bridges earned his first and only Oscar 13 years ago for his portrayal of recovering alcoholic country singer Bad Blake in “Crazy Heart.” He had previously...
Bridges earned his first and only Oscar 13 years ago for his portrayal of recovering alcoholic country singer Bad Blake in “Crazy Heart.” He had previously...
- 5/26/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Broadway and film star Joel Grey and John Kander, composer of Cabaret, Chicago and more, will receive the 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains spoilers for "The Boys" season 3.
One childish, love-starved sociopath with all-powerful superhuman abilities is bad enough, but what if there were two of them and one was an actual child? That may be the direction "The Boys" season 4 is headed. As if to literalize the show's title, the very last image of "The Boys" season 3 was a boy smiling, and not just any boy, but Ryan Butcher (Cameron Crovetti), who is sort of like Superman's son if the horror-inspired Superman analog from "Brightburn" grew up to be a demagogue. In "The Boys," it's the murderous Homelander (Antony Starr) who serves as the Superman equivalent, but he also has a bit of Donald Trump in him, according to showrunner Eric Kripke, who has indicated that Ryan will be "a really important piece of the story" in season 4.
What makes Ryan's smile at the end of season 3 so unsettling...
One childish, love-starved sociopath with all-powerful superhuman abilities is bad enough, but what if there were two of them and one was an actual child? That may be the direction "The Boys" season 4 is headed. As if to literalize the show's title, the very last image of "The Boys" season 3 was a boy smiling, and not just any boy, but Ryan Butcher (Cameron Crovetti), who is sort of like Superman's son if the horror-inspired Superman analog from "Brightburn" grew up to be a demagogue. In "The Boys," it's the murderous Homelander (Antony Starr) who serves as the Superman equivalent, but he also has a bit of Donald Trump in him, according to showrunner Eric Kripke, who has indicated that Ryan will be "a really important piece of the story" in season 4.
What makes Ryan's smile at the end of season 3 so unsettling...
- 4/22/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
It’s a well-known fact that Meryl Streep is the most Oscar-nominated actor of all time, with 21 bids (and three wins) dating as far back as 1978. What many may not realize, however, is that her storied history with the film academy began after she had already clinched an Emmy for her lead performance on the NBC miniseries “Holocaust.” Indeed, she has won as many Emmys as she has Oscars, and she could soon nab at least a fourth TV trophy since her upcoming projects include Apple TV+’s “Extrapolations” and Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
Before she received her first Emmy, Streep made her small screen debut opposite John Lithgow in a 1977 installment of PBS’s “Great Performances,” entitled “Secret Service.” This was essentially a filmed stage play presented as a two-hour movie. Her first proper telefilm was “The Deadliest Season,” in which she portrayed the wife of...
Before she received her first Emmy, Streep made her small screen debut opposite John Lithgow in a 1977 installment of PBS’s “Great Performances,” entitled “Secret Service.” This was essentially a filmed stage play presented as a two-hour movie. Her first proper telefilm was “The Deadliest Season,” in which she portrayed the wife of...
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Every year, a lot of actors win awards on Oscar night, but the ones who most often win the evening are the young stars and starlets who get to walk the red carpet. Sometimes they even win Oscar gold too. With any luck, the young star of “The Florida Project” Brooklynn Prince will make a splash at this year’s ceremony, but here are some of the cutest kids of years’ past:
Jackie Cooper – “Skippy” (1930)
Jackie Cooper was nominated for Best Actor for his role in 1930’s “Skippy.” To date, he’s the youngest boy to ever be nominated in the Best Actor category. He lost to Lionel Barrymore, who thanked Cooper in his acceptance speech. But Cooper didn’t hear it: he fell asleep on Marie Dressler’s arm during the ceremony (which started after midnight) and no one wanted to wake him.
Shirley Temple – (1934)
Shirley Temple was the...
Jackie Cooper – “Skippy” (1930)
Jackie Cooper was nominated for Best Actor for his role in 1930’s “Skippy.” To date, he’s the youngest boy to ever be nominated in the Best Actor category. He lost to Lionel Barrymore, who thanked Cooper in his acceptance speech. But Cooper didn’t hear it: he fell asleep on Marie Dressler’s arm during the ceremony (which started after midnight) and no one wanted to wake him.
Shirley Temple – (1934)
Shirley Temple was the...
- 3/14/2023
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
With the 95th Annual Academy Awards upon us, we wanted to know what movie that has taken home the coveted Best Picture Trophy has been your favorite? We listed the winners all the way back to 1970, but if your favorite comes before that, such as Wings which won the first ever Best Picture trophy back in 1927 when it was called “Outstanding Picture” or perhaps All Quiet on the Western Front is more your cup of tea please hit the “Other” button and let us know in the comments section.
What is your favorite Best Picture winner?Coda (2021)Nomadland (2020)Parasite (2019)Green Book (2018)The Shape of Water (2017)Moonlight (2016)Spotlight (2015)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)12 Years a Slave (2013)Argo (2012)The Artist (2011)The King's Speech (2010)The Hurt Locker (2009)Slumdog Millionaire (2008)No Country For Old Men (2007)The Departed (2006)Crash (2005)Million Dollar Baby (2004)The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
What is your favorite Best Picture winner?Coda (2021)Nomadland (2020)Parasite (2019)Green Book (2018)The Shape of Water (2017)Moonlight (2016)Spotlight (2015)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)12 Years a Slave (2013)Argo (2012)The Artist (2011)The King's Speech (2010)The Hurt Locker (2009)Slumdog Millionaire (2008)No Country For Old Men (2007)The Departed (2006)Crash (2005)Million Dollar Baby (2004)The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
- 3/12/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
For only the eighth time ever and first time since 1978, multiple films have simultaneously received at least four Oscar nominations for acting. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which earned a collective total of 20 academy notices, are now the 39th and 40th films to have four or more of their performers recognized, and they could soon be added to the list of 25 films of this kind that scored at least one acting win. However, it is possible that one or both could follow the 13 other movies – including “The Power of the Dog” (2022) – that lost on all of their acting bids.
“The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” each ended up with one lead acting notice, for Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh, respectively. Farrell’s three nominated supporting cast mates are Kerry Condon, Brendan Gleeson, and Barry Keoghan, while Yeoh’s are Jamie Lee Curtis,...
“The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” each ended up with one lead acting notice, for Colin Farrell and Michelle Yeoh, respectively. Farrell’s three nominated supporting cast mates are Kerry Condon, Brendan Gleeson, and Barry Keoghan, while Yeoh’s are Jamie Lee Curtis,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A revolutionary, an alien, an actor in drag, a missing journalist and an alcoholic lawyer. It was a mixed bag of Best Picture nominees at the 55th Academy Awards ceremony, but in the end there weren’t a lot of surprises. The epic film with the most nominations won the most awards; however, a fantasy film that garnered a surprising nine nominations won the hearts of millions and cemented a place in film history. The Best Director and three of the four acting winners were first-time nominees, and the fourth acting winner was on a record-setting streak that would last decades, while a couple nominees were on losing streaks. The hosts were also a bit of a mixed bag, with Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor and Walter Matthau joining forces to steer the event. Let’s flashback 40 years to the ceremony on April 11, 1983.
The esteemed British filmmaker Richard Attenborough...
The esteemed British filmmaker Richard Attenborough...
- 3/3/2023
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
If you read our Gold Derby combined odds for Oscar Best Picture, you see that the race is over and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is about to be crowned at the Academy Awards on March 12. But the favorite doesn’t always win the horserace. Upsets happen. The longshot comes in. Jaws drop. Calculations go awry. Something that no one could see coming winds up coming in. Chaos reigns.
And we love it.
If there is anything we’ve learned, it’s that there are no guarantees. Films that the majority think should have won, don’t. That’s particularly true in hindsight. “Citizen Kane,” widely regarded as the finest film of the 20th century, lost. So did the film many consider to be Martin Scorsese’s best, “Raging Bull.” “Moonlight” beat “La La Land.” “Crash” upset “Brokeback Mountain.” “Shakespeare in Love” upended “Saving Private Ryan.” “Chariots of Fire” snared the trophy over “Reds.
And we love it.
If there is anything we’ve learned, it’s that there are no guarantees. Films that the majority think should have won, don’t. That’s particularly true in hindsight. “Citizen Kane,” widely regarded as the finest film of the 20th century, lost. So did the film many consider to be Martin Scorsese’s best, “Raging Bull.” “Moonlight” beat “La La Land.” “Crash” upset “Brokeback Mountain.” “Shakespeare in Love” upended “Saving Private Ryan.” “Chariots of Fire” snared the trophy over “Reds.
- 2/25/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
It’s easy to get caught up in awards season excitement as the Oscars approach – the glitz and glamour of the red carpet generating global talking points, memes and pub chatter for weeks on end.
But when it’s really broken down, the Oscars are essentially just a microcosm of Hollywood. It’s a depressing fact that films directed by previous winners have more chance of being nominated than those directed by newcomers.
Because of this, the best film in any given year almost never wins the evening’s most coveted prize – in fact, it’s sometimes not even nominated in the first place. The ceremony in 2021, which saw Parasite take home the top prize, was a rare exception.
Over the decades, there have been countless glaring omissions – films that were nominated but were beaten by far inferior films and classic films that failed to secure a single nomination.
As the 2023 Oscars approach,...
But when it’s really broken down, the Oscars are essentially just a microcosm of Hollywood. It’s a depressing fact that films directed by previous winners have more chance of being nominated than those directed by newcomers.
Because of this, the best film in any given year almost never wins the evening’s most coveted prize – in fact, it’s sometimes not even nominated in the first place. The ceremony in 2021, which saw Parasite take home the top prize, was a rare exception.
Over the decades, there have been countless glaring omissions – films that were nominated but were beaten by far inferior films and classic films that failed to secure a single nomination.
As the 2023 Oscars approach,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
The relationship between fathers and sons is complicated. It can be tough, tender, loving, combative, disappointing, violent, the stuff of Shakespearean and even Greek tragedy. It’s little wonder there have been countless films exploring fathers and sons including “East of Eden,” “Finding Nemo,” “Back to the Future,” “Field of Dreams,” “Nebraska,” “Fences,” “Beginners” and “Kramer vs. Kramer.”
One of the most indelible is Martin Ritt’s “Hud,” which celebrates its 60th anniversary. And time hasn’t diminished the power of this unapologetic drama starring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal and Brandon De Wilde.
Newman had played characters of questionable morality such as his Oscar-nominated turn “Fast” Eddie Felsen in 1961’s “The Hustler,” but he had never played anyone quite like Hud, the ultimate heel who never met a bottle of booze he wouldn’t drink or a married woman he didn’t seduce. Living on a cattle ranch in a tiny,...
One of the most indelible is Martin Ritt’s “Hud,” which celebrates its 60th anniversary. And time hasn’t diminished the power of this unapologetic drama starring Paul Newman, Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal and Brandon De Wilde.
Newman had played characters of questionable morality such as his Oscar-nominated turn “Fast” Eddie Felsen in 1961’s “The Hustler,” but he had never played anyone quite like Hud, the ultimate heel who never met a bottle of booze he wouldn’t drink or a married woman he didn’t seduce. Living on a cattle ranch in a tiny,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Adam Driver has been in films that have made audiences cry, including Marriage Story. Ironically, his character in the Noah Baumbach film, Charlie, admits to crying at movies. It’s funny to think of the Girls actor watching movies and crying himself in real life. But it happens! Discover which three movies Driver has admitted to crying over.
Adam Driver as Charlie Barber | Netflix Robert Redford’s ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ make Adam Driver cry
“Basically the entire cast of Ordinary People is so brilliant,” Driver told W Magazine in 2015. According to the actor, Judd Hirsch’s acting is so “unsentimental.” In the film, alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts to die by suicide, but returns home after a stay in a psychiatric hospital. There, he tries to reconnect with his mother (Mary Tyler Moore) and his emotionally wounded father (Donald Sutherland) with the help of his psychiatrist,...
Adam Driver as Charlie Barber | Netflix Robert Redford’s ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ make Adam Driver cry
“Basically the entire cast of Ordinary People is so brilliant,” Driver told W Magazine in 2015. According to the actor, Judd Hirsch’s acting is so “unsentimental.” In the film, alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts to die by suicide, but returns home after a stay in a psychiatric hospital. There, he tries to reconnect with his mother (Mary Tyler Moore) and his emotionally wounded father (Donald Sutherland) with the help of his psychiatrist,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Awards season always turns up note-worthy moments: showstopping outfits, witty speeches or egregious faux-pas are instantly turned into memes and circulated endlessly on social media.
In 2021, one moment in particular captivated viewers worldwide, and that was watching eight-year-old actor Alan Kim – dressed in a tuxedo – tear up while accepting a Critics Choice Award for his scene-stealing part in the critically acclaimed film Minari.
After a successful season, however, which included a Bafta nod, the young star was eventually shut out of the Oscars. It was a shame – in a year of history-making nominations for the Academy Awards, seeing Kim recognised would have been the cherry on top.
But it was always a long shot. Child actors are a welcome but infrequent inclusion at the Oscars – their rarity though, does make every instance especially memorable.
In the run-up to next month’s ceremony, here is a list of the 13 youngest stars...
In 2021, one moment in particular captivated viewers worldwide, and that was watching eight-year-old actor Alan Kim – dressed in a tuxedo – tear up while accepting a Critics Choice Award for his scene-stealing part in the critically acclaimed film Minari.
After a successful season, however, which included a Bafta nod, the young star was eventually shut out of the Oscars. It was a shame – in a year of history-making nominations for the Academy Awards, seeing Kim recognised would have been the cherry on top.
But it was always a long shot. Child actors are a welcome but infrequent inclusion at the Oscars – their rarity though, does make every instance especially memorable.
In the run-up to next month’s ceremony, here is a list of the 13 youngest stars...
- 2/7/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Film
When it comes to winning an Oscar, the key is usually a good narrative.
The young upstart bursting onto the scene with a sparkling debut performance. The faded star staging an unlikely comeback. The hell-bent Method actor transforming themselves completely in service of their craft.
While the decision of who wins is often down to the arbitrary notion of “momentum” and whoever ran the most effusive behind-the-scenes campaign, many talented actors have often found themselves falling just short – losing out to a more romantic narrative.
Sometimes, actors have accrued a whole handful of Oscar nominations without ever once winning.
For every serial winner like Daniel Day-Lewis or Frances McDormand, there’s a Willem Dafoe or Glenn Close: great actors who haven’t yet been given their due by the Academy.
Here’s a breakdown of all the living actors who have been nominated multiple times – but have never taken home an award.
The young upstart bursting onto the scene with a sparkling debut performance. The faded star staging an unlikely comeback. The hell-bent Method actor transforming themselves completely in service of their craft.
While the decision of who wins is often down to the arbitrary notion of “momentum” and whoever ran the most effusive behind-the-scenes campaign, many talented actors have often found themselves falling just short – losing out to a more romantic narrative.
Sometimes, actors have accrued a whole handful of Oscar nominations without ever once winning.
For every serial winner like Daniel Day-Lewis or Frances McDormand, there’s a Willem Dafoe or Glenn Close: great actors who haven’t yet been given their due by the Academy.
Here’s a breakdown of all the living actors who have been nominated multiple times – but have never taken home an award.
- 2/5/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
When it comes to winning an Oscar, the key is usually a good narrative.
The young upstart bursting onto the scene with a sparkling debut performance. The faded star staging an unlikely comeback. The hell-bent Method actor transforming themselves completely in service of their craft.
While the decision of who wins is often down to the arbitrary notion of “momentum” and whoever ran the most effusive behind-the-scenes campaign, many talented actors have often found themselves falling just short – losing out to a more romantic narrative.
Sometimes, actors have accrued a whole handful of Oscar nominations without ever once winning.
For every serial winner like Daniel Day-Lewis or Frances McDormand, there’s a Willem Dafoe or Glenn Close: great actors who haven’t yet been given their due by the Academy.
Here’s a breakdown of all the living actors who have been nominated multiple times – but have never taken home an award.
The young upstart bursting onto the scene with a sparkling debut performance. The faded star staging an unlikely comeback. The hell-bent Method actor transforming themselves completely in service of their craft.
While the decision of who wins is often down to the arbitrary notion of “momentum” and whoever ran the most effusive behind-the-scenes campaign, many talented actors have often found themselves falling just short – losing out to a more romantic narrative.
Sometimes, actors have accrued a whole handful of Oscar nominations without ever once winning.
For every serial winner like Daniel Day-Lewis or Frances McDormand, there’s a Willem Dafoe or Glenn Close: great actors who haven’t yet been given their due by the Academy.
Here’s a breakdown of all the living actors who have been nominated multiple times – but have never taken home an award.
- 2/5/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
(Welcome to Best Actor Ever, an ongoing series where we explore the careers and performances of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen.)
At the outset of the 1980s, five years after earning her Mfa from the Yale School of Drama in 1975, Meryl Streep had been nominated for two Oscars and won one (Best Supporting Actress for "Kramer vs. Kramer"). By the end of the decade, she had six more nominations to her name, and a Best Actress win for "Sophie's Choice." Though her penchant for flawlessly adopting a new accent with seemingly every role had begun to feel like something of a stunt, few could deny that each character felt fresh and fully realized. She became these women.
But who was Meryl Streep? Which of her characters most closely resembled the New Jersey-born daughter of an artist and a pharmaceutical executive? No one, not even her directors, could say for sure.
At the outset of the 1980s, five years after earning her Mfa from the Yale School of Drama in 1975, Meryl Streep had been nominated for two Oscars and won one (Best Supporting Actress for "Kramer vs. Kramer"). By the end of the decade, she had six more nominations to her name, and a Best Actress win for "Sophie's Choice." Though her penchant for flawlessly adopting a new accent with seemingly every role had begun to feel like something of a stunt, few could deny that each character felt fresh and fully realized. She became these women.
But who was Meryl Streep? Which of her characters most closely resembled the New Jersey-born daughter of an artist and a pharmaceutical executive? No one, not even her directors, could say for sure.
- 1/19/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Meryl Streep has officially checked into the Arconia. The three-time Oscar winner will join the Season 3 cast of “Only Murders in the Building,” the starring trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez announced on social media.
On Twitter, Martin shared a cast photo featuring “The Devil Wears Prada” actress. “The filming of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has begun! A cast to dream of,” the veteran actor wrote.
The official Hulu account replied, “It is an Honor to have Meryl in our building!”
Gomez later shared a longer Instagram clip of the cast hanging out on set, where Streep popped up from behind the couch after Rudd teased that the season could certainly “get a little bit better.” In the video, Streep adjusts a pillow for Martin and asks Short if he needs anything, to which the latter replies, “Just the tea that I had asked for half an hour ago.
On Twitter, Martin shared a cast photo featuring “The Devil Wears Prada” actress. “The filming of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has begun! A cast to dream of,” the veteran actor wrote.
The official Hulu account replied, “It is an Honor to have Meryl in our building!”
Gomez later shared a longer Instagram clip of the cast hanging out on set, where Streep popped up from behind the couch after Rudd teased that the season could certainly “get a little bit better.” In the video, Streep adjusts a pillow for Martin and asks Short if he needs anything, to which the latter replies, “Just the tea that I had asked for half an hour ago.
- 1/17/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
The universe is bigger than you realize, and so are the Oscar-nom possibilities. The nomination period for AMPAS members runs from Jan. 12-17, which means voters will be casting ballots prior to the reveal of noms from key guilds such as BAFTA and the WGA. That poses some tantalizing questions about how Academy voters will approach this year’s crop.
Will the box office dictate the Oscars?
The three highest-grossing films of 2022 — “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Top Gun: Maverick” — are feasibly in the running for best picture nods. Since the start of modern box office tracking in 1977, the Oscars have never nominated all three of the year’s top-grossing films. Only twice have they recognized the top two: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “On Golden Pond” in 1981 and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Tootsie” in 1982.
That said, five highest-grossing films have won best picture:...
Will the box office dictate the Oscars?
The three highest-grossing films of 2022 — “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Top Gun: Maverick” — are feasibly in the running for best picture nods. Since the start of modern box office tracking in 1977, the Oscars have never nominated all three of the year’s top-grossing films. Only twice have they recognized the top two: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “On Golden Pond” in 1981 and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Tootsie” in 1982.
That said, five highest-grossing films have won best picture:...
- 1/13/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Of the three former film acting Golden Globe winners currently in the running for the Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actor award, only Taron Egerton (“Black Bird”) has a chance to set a new record as the youngest man to ever be honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for both big and small screen work. This distinction has been held since 1988 by Robin Williams, who was 28 when he won Best TV Comedy Actor for “Mork & Mindy” and 36 when he clinched his first Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor trophy for “Good Morning, Vietnam.” Egerton, who won the same film award for “Rocketman” in 2020, would displace Williams by a margin of more than three years.
On Apple TV+’s “Black Bird,” Egerton plays James Keene, an incarcerated drug dealer who agrees to work a confession out of serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser) in exchange for a shorter sentence.
On Apple TV+’s “Black Bird,” Egerton plays James Keene, an incarcerated drug dealer who agrees to work a confession out of serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser) in exchange for a shorter sentence.
- 1/6/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association handed out its awards on Sunday (December 11) and “Tar” was the big winner, claiming four awards including Best Picture in a tie with “Everything Everywhere All At Once”. “Tar” also picked up both the directing and writing awards for Todd Field and star star Cate Blanchett shared the gender-neutral leading performance award with Bill Nighy (“Living”).
The California critics were the second precursor prize to be heard from (the Gotham crowd announced on Dec. 2). Just how much influence does Lafca have on the last group to be heard from: the motion picture academy which will reveal the Oscar winners 91 days from now on March 12, 2023?
Over the course of its 47-year history, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards has predicted only 11 winners of the Best Picture Oscar. Three of those came in the first five years of its existence while another three were in the last six.
The California critics were the second precursor prize to be heard from (the Gotham crowd announced on Dec. 2). Just how much influence does Lafca have on the last group to be heard from: the motion picture academy which will reveal the Oscar winners 91 days from now on March 12, 2023?
Over the course of its 47-year history, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards has predicted only 11 winners of the Best Picture Oscar. Three of those came in the first five years of its existence while another three were in the last six.
- 12/11/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Stepping into the shoes of two-time Golden Globe-winning director Steven Spielberg is a tough task, but it’s one that Gabriel Labelle has nonetheless adroitly accomplished. The rising star is now close to being recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association himself thanks to his performance in “The Fabelmans,” which Spielberg co-wrote and directed as a roman à clef based on his own childhood. At 20, Labelle is the youngest hopeful in this year’s Best Film Drama Actor Golden Globe race, and would indeed be the category’s youngest nominee ever.
The title of all-time youngest Best Film Drama Actor contender has been held since 1982 by Timothy Hutton, who was 21 when he was nominated for “Taps” against eventual victor Henry Fonda (“On Golden Pond”). Until then, the distinction had belonged to 1964 nominee Stathis Giallelis. Hutton also still holds the record for youngest Best Film Supporting Actor winner, which he achieved...
The title of all-time youngest Best Film Drama Actor contender has been held since 1982 by Timothy Hutton, who was 21 when he was nominated for “Taps” against eventual victor Henry Fonda (“On Golden Pond”). Until then, the distinction had belonged to 1964 nominee Stathis Giallelis. Hutton also still holds the record for youngest Best Film Supporting Actor winner, which he achieved...
- 12/10/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A movie like “The Woman King” was on Viola Davis’ wish list for a long time before it eventually made its way to the screen.
Released in September, the groundbreaking action epic stars Davis as General Nanisca, the leader of an all-female group of warriors charged with protecting the Kingdom of Dahomey. The film is inspired by real events that took place in the mighty African state during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Oscar-winning actor, her co-star Thuso Mbedu and director Gina Prince-Bythewood sat down with TheWrap to discuss their individual journeys to “The Woman King” and the uphill battle they faced in getting it made.
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Released in September, the groundbreaking action epic stars Davis as General Nanisca, the leader of an all-female group of warriors charged with protecting the Kingdom of Dahomey. The film is inspired by real events that took place in the mighty African state during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Oscar-winning actor, her co-star Thuso Mbedu and director Gina Prince-Bythewood sat down with TheWrap to discuss their individual journeys to “The Woman King” and the uphill battle they faced in getting it made.
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‘The Woman King’ Cast on the Long ‘Fight’ to Make Their Blockbuster
“It’s been on my radar to do a film where I can use my body as a part of creating a character, and then create this rich sort of emotional life and journey,...
- 12/9/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
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