He and his brother Vittorio made films, including “Padre Padrone,” that mixed neorealism with a lyrical, almost magical sense of storytelling.
Category: Movies
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Julia Roberts, Ice Spice, and Others Party Before the Oscars
Stars descend on the scene, and the biggest fashion brands in the world get into the action with as many events as people can possibly attend in one short weekend.
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Oscars 2024 Winners: Updating List
The list of winners for the 96th Academy Awards.
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On Oscars Carpet, Red Pins Planned to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza
Artists4Ceasefire asked many attendees to wear red lapel pins that also represent a call for increased humanitarian aid and the release of “all hostages.” Which stars will wear them remains to be seen.
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A New Film at SXSW Warns of the Potential Harm of Microplastics
At SXSW, a documentary traces the arc of plastics in our lives, and highlights evolving research of the potential harm of its presence in our bodies.
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These Oscar Snubs Still Rile Up Our Readers
You can’t forgive the Academy for passing up “Brokeback Mountain” or omitting Amy Adams in “Arrival,” among other oversights that still sting.
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The Worst Oscar Snubs, According to Times Film Fans
We asked staffers in Culture and Books about the snubs from years past that still bother them, and they had some things to say.
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Inside the World of People Placing Bets on Oscar Winners
Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars.
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The Oscar Awards Columnist Shares What His Job Is Like
Kyle Buchanan shares why stamina is paramount during Hollywood awards season and how he approaches interviews with media-shy (and media-savvy) celebrities.
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Oscars Quiz: Test Your Movie Knowledge
The Oscars are Sunday. It’s been a busy awards season filled with Barbies and biopics. Now that we’re nearing the end, let’s see how much you know.
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At the Oscars, Many Hopefuls May Take on the Classic Tuxedo
As so many Oscars hopefuls do, it is time to make friends with the tuxedo.
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9 Musicians Who Play a Role in This Year’s Oscars
Hear songs by Dua Lipa, Jarvis Cocker and yes, Bradley Cooper.