The actor who plays the malevolent emperor in the new film actually brought an element of the saga to life once before. Remember “Weapon of Choice”?
Category: Movies
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And the Oscars Carpet Color Goes … Back to Red
Following the surprise of last year’s champagne-hued rug, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled a bright red one on Wednesday at the Dolby Theater.
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‘Ricky Stanicky’ Review: Best Fiends Forever
In this slapdash, off-color comedy directed by Peter Farrelly, three buddies use the same imaginary friend as an excuse to get them out of binds.
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How Much Say Should Families Have in Biopics?
The Oscars slate this year is packed with films rooted in historical events and biographies. How much influence should the subjects have?
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Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ and More
In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their Academy Award-nominated films.
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If You See Only One Beaver Movie This Year …
The makers of “Hundreds of Beavers,” a mostly wordless indie comedy, have been touring the country and holding energetic screenings, complete with appearances by the star species.
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‘Barbie’ Ruled the Box Office, but 2023 Was Tough for Women in Hollywood
The number of top films with actresses in leading roles was the lowest in a decade, and women have been joining the film academy at a considerably slower rate.
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‘Barbie’ | Anatomy of a Scene
Greta Gerwig, the co-writer and director of “Barbie,” narrates this musical sequence, including Ryan Gosling’s performance of the song “I’m Just Ken.”
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‘Dune: Part Two’ Gives Sci-Fi-Obsessed Silicon Valley a Reason to Party
In a season of layoffs and cutbacks, techies seized on the second installment of the Denis Villeneuve-directed science-fiction epic by taking over movie theaters.
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Why Is There No Oscar for Best Choreography?
Imaginative dance abounds in Hollywood, but its creators remain unheralded at awards time.
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Wanted: Writers for Awards Show Jokes. Must Be Skilled at Diplomacy
Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the bits are awkward.