How Judy Blume’s books became a hot commodity in Hollywood, 50 years later
When Mara Brock Akil was a little girl, she voraciously read Judy Blume. Looking back, she sees her obsession as the start of her becoming a writer. So when Akil ...
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With DEI under attack, David Oyelowo calls out Hollywood’s ‘performative’ politics
David and Jessica Oyelowo wear many hats — spouses, parents, actors, producers, directors, writers — and more often than not, they are filling these roles in tandem. But above all, ...
Demi Moore knew she was going to lose the Oscar to Mikey Madison
Demi Moore expected Mikey Madison to win the Academy Award for lead actress, she recently told Time magazine. “I don’t know why I knew, but I did,” Moore said in ...
After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar
After more than three decades of lobbying — and countless bruises and broken bones — Hollywood’s stunt community will finally be recognized at the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture ...
How ‘Black Mirror’s’ ‘USS Callister’ sequel became its ‘most ambitious’ episode yet
Warning: The following contains spoilers from the “Black Mirror” episode “USS Callister: Into Infinity.” There’s a reason “Black Mirror” is not known for ongoing stories, says its British creator Charlie ...
Adrien Brody, who promised brevity at the Oscars, sets record for longest speech
Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brodyclearly had plenty to say at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now, it seems his insistence to deliver a lengthy acceptance speech has paid off. ...
Hulu technical glitches mar Oscars’ streaming debut for many viewers
The Oscars’ streaming debut was marred by a series of Hulu glitches, leaving thousands of film fans unable to watch Conan O’Brien’s comedic antics, a “Wicked” musical performance by stars ...
Review: Conan O’Brien navigates the Oscars through song, dance and awards
Another year, another Oscars, 97th in a series, presented live from the Dolby Theatre, on the former site of the Hollywood Hotel, structurally indistinguishable from Oscars that were — pandemic ...
Oscar winner Adrien Brody got played off, twice. He finished his thoughts backstage
Adrien Brody flashed his status as a two-time Oscar winner to ward off the orchestral music that was nudging him to wrap up his lengthy acceptance speech Sunday evening. “Please ...
The Oscars pay tribute to first responders, who deliver some punchy lines
The Oscars wasn’t just about the best in Hollywood. The ceremony paused to pay special tribute to first responders and firefighters who battled the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires. Several ...
