Jonathan Majors is having a moment in Hollywood
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor Jonathan Majors who has been BUSY. He’s in a superhero movie, the “Creed” boxing franchise, and an art film that has critics buzzing about a possible Oscar.
What ‘Succession’ and ‘Cocaine Bear’ have in common (other than cocaine)
There’s an art to knowing when a story is over. The creators of the film Cocaine Bear (just 95 minutes long) and the show Succession (which will end after the upcoming fourth season) understand this.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been banned from making movies or leaving Iran
Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is banned from making movies or leaving Iran. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi about the work he manages to produce despite government restrictions.
This tender Irish drama proves the quietest films can have the most to say
A withdrawn 9-year-old spends the summer with two distant relatives in this Oscar-nominated film. The Quiet Girl’s main character may be unassuming, but there’s nothing insignificant about this film.
Jonathan Majors is ready to be a critical darling
Actor Jonathan Majors is already part of the conversation for next year’s Oscars. Ayesha Rascoe looks at how his career has taken off, with two big movies out now and another on the way.
Harvey Weinstein will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after LA sentence
Once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, the 70-year-old former film producer will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.
A look back at Oscar nominee Angela Bassett’s long, distinguished career
Angela Bassett has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It’s a landmark in a long, distinguished career that began in the 1980s.
‘Oscar Wars’ spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy
From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in a new book.
Producer Dede Gardner has 2 best picture Oscars. Will she add to the total?
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins and actresses including Frances McDormand talk about working with Dede Gardner who, with her Plan B Entertainment partners, is up for two Oscars for Women Talking and Blonde.
What happens when a director’s camera is pointed at their own families?
Over the years, documentaries about celebrities have proven to be the most popular films of the genre. But some filmmakers are facing unfamiliar territory when their families are involved.
A peek at some of the movies coming out this spring
Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February, but here’s a selective peek at the laughs, tears and action Hollywood has in store before Memorial Day.
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