Category: Actors and Actresses

Academy Won’t Rescind Andrea Riseborough’s Best Actress Nomination

The New York Times – Movies:
The organization investigated whether an Oscars campaign for the “To Leslie” actress Andrea Riseborough had violated rules.
Cindy Williams’s 6 Best Moments Onscreen

The New York Times – Movies:
Her comedic work in “Laverne & Shirley” was career-defining. But the actress had other chops, too. Here’s a look at some of her best work and where to see it.
Andrea Riseborough’s Path to Surprise Oscar Nomination Is Scrutinized

The New York Times – Movies:
Andrea Riseborough got the nod for the little-seen “To Leslie.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reviewing whether her A-list campaign violated rules.
Which Sundance Movies Could Follow ‘CODA’ to the Oscars?

The New York Times – Movies:
Jonathan Majors in “Magazine Dreams” and Teyana Taylor in “A Thousand and One,” among others, could make the journey from Park City to the Dolby Theater.
Sylvia Syms, Versatile British Actress, Is Dead at 89

The New York Times – Movies:
In a career that began in the 1950s, she had roles that ranged from the lead in the movie “Teenage Bad Girl” to Margaret Thatcher and the Queen Mother.
Sylvia Syms, Versatile British Actress, Is Dead at 89

The New York Times – Movies:
In a career that began in the 1950s, she had roles that ranged from the lead in the movie “Teenage Bad Girl” to Margaret Thatcher and the Queen Mother.
‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont: Film’s Master Storyteller of Youth

The New York Times – Movies:
At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
Andrea Riseborough Can’t Believe She Was Nominated for an Oscar, Either

The New York Times – Movies:
A social media campaign by some famous friends netted the star of “To Leslie,” a little-known microbudget indie, her first Oscar nomination.
Austin Butler on His Oscar Nomination: ‘I Wish Lisa Marie Was Here Right Now’

The New York Times – Movies:
The “Elvis” star said his best actor nomination capped an emotional few weeks: “It’s been a roller coaster lately.”
Michelle Yeoh Hopes Her Oscar Nomination Shatters ‘That Frigging Glass Ceiling’

The New York Times – Movies:
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star said she was “bursting with joy” but “a little sad” that previous Asian actresses hadn’t been recognized.
Winning a BAFTA? Just One of Joanna Scanlan’s Career Surprises.

The New York Times – Movies:
Last year, the British actress won for “After Love,” a melodrama she led after years of comedic roles and only getting her first acting job at 34.
India’s Love Story With ‘D.D.L.J’ Is Still Strong After 27 Years

The New York Times – Movies:
‘D.D.L.J.,’ which a Mumbai theater has shown nearly every day since 1995, encapsulates a society in churn, with the choices afforded by economic opportunity clashing with tradition.