Category: Festivals
Emerald Fennell Dives Into Her “Sticky, Sexy, Complicated & Funny” ‘Saltburn’ Love Story [Interview]
Emerald Fennell Dives Into Her “Sticky, Sexy, Complicated & Funny” ‘Saltburn’ Love Story [Interview]

There is no need for anyone to delicately dance around the reactions to “Saltburn.” Director and screenwriter Emerald Fennell is well aware her follow-up to the Oscar-winning “Promising Young Woman” is, for lack of a better phrase, somewhat polarizing. In…

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Danielle Brooks And Taraji P. Henson Are ‘The Color Purple’s’ Potential Oscar Glory
Danielle Brooks And Taraji P. Henson Are ‘The Color Purple’s’ Potential Oscar Glory

On Thursday night, Oscar season was in full swing and Hollywood was, dare we say, busy. Among the numerous events and screenings was a press and industry reception for “The Holdovers” in Century City. Todd Haynes’ “May December” had its…

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Ludwig Göransson Has Five More Grammy Noms And An Oppenheimer Oscar In Sight
Ludwig Göransson Has Five More Grammy Noms And An Oppenheimer Oscar In Sight

Give him another few decades and Ludwig Göransson may surpass the legendary John Williams in overall Grammy nominations. The Swedish-born composer, songwriter, and music producer has not even turned 40 and already has 14 Grammy nominations in just six years.…

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Back, Back, Back Again As Oscars 2024 Host
Jimmy Kimmel Is Back, Back, Back Again As Oscars 2024 Host

After a slight uptick in ratings for the 95th Academy Awards, it wasn’t a surprise when The Academy announced this afternoon that Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th ceremony. Kimmel will join an impressive group of at least…

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Steven Spielberg Wants Martin Scorsese To Work With Robert De Niro At Least Three More Times
Steven Spielberg Wants Martin Scorsese To Work With Robert De Niro At Least Three More Times

LOS ANGELES – On Monday night, two of history’s greatest filmmakers sat across from each other on stage for a conversation about one of this year’s Best Picture contenders. When those directors just happen to be Steven Spielberg and Martin…

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Samy Burch Wrote ‘May December’ To Get An Agent And May End Up An Oscar Nominee [Interview]
Samy Burch Wrote ‘May December’ To Get An Agent And May End Up An Oscar Nominee [Interview]

There are many stories of overnight success in Hollywood. But, for the most part, it’s often a long slog to get that big break. Samy Burch, the screenwriter of the acclaimed new melodrama “May December,” is a textbook example of…

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Barbie Soundtrack Sneakily Dominates 2024 Grammy Nominations
Barbie Soundtrack Sneakily Dominates 2024 Grammy Nominations

Yes, SZA earned nine 2024 Grammy nominations for her seminal album “SOS” and Taylor Swift got her annual six or more nods, but a certain movie soundtrack shocked in its performance. The “Barbie” soundtrack earned 12 nominations overall including a…

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The Iron Claw Jumps Into The Best Picture Ring As SAG Unleashes The Actors
The Iron Claw Jumps Into The Best Picture Ring As SAG Unleashes The Actors

As news broke that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP had come to an agreement and Hollywood would finally be heading back to work again, Harris Dickinson and Zac Efron were walking the red carpet of the premiere of their latest film, “The…

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Zone of Interest And Anatomy Of A Fall Top 2023 European Film Awards Nominations
Zone of Interest And Anatomy Of A Fall Top 2023 European Film Awards Nominations

If you’re searching for a proven precursor for the International Film Oscar race or even potential Best Picture nominees, look no further than the European Film Awards. Recent Best Film winners include Academy Award favorites such as “Triangle of Sadness,”…

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WGA Awards Move To April, Sundance To Honor Christoper Nolan
WGA Awards Move To April, Sundance To Honor Christoper Nolan

The decade of crazy award season schedules continues. After two years of COVID-related delays and virtual ceremonies, 2023 finally felt somewhat back to normal. Now, the long WGA and SAG strikes are affecting the 2024 calendar even after the former…

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David Hemingson On Writing For Paul Giamatti, Channelling His Boarding School Experiences & More
David Hemingson On Writing For Paul Giamatti, Channelling His Boarding School Experiences & More

After 25 years of writing in Hollywood, David Hemingson is having a moment. A writer and producer on television shows such as “Just Shoot Me!,” “American Dad,” the cult favorite “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23,” and, “Whiskey Cavalier,”…

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Mark Ronson Reveals How ‘Can You Feel The Kenergy’ Was Born
Mark Ronson Reveals How ‘Can You Feel The Kenergy’ Was Born

By the time you read this, the world will probably know what songs Warner Bros. has decided to submit from “Barbie” for Original Song Oscar consideration. And there is an embarrassment of riches. There is the Dua Lipa song of…

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