CNN Takes Us to ‘The Movies’ This Weekend
The legacy of movies released in the 1980s runs deep and wide, from Oscar-winning pictures like “Ordinary People,” “Amadeus” and “Terms of Endearment” to blockbusters including “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Back to the Future,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Fatal Attraction,” “Flashdance” and “Risky Business” to teen-centric titles like “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Say Anything,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles.” Perhaps that’s...
Amy Poehler, Issa Rae Honored at 2019 Women in Film Annual Awards Gala
“The stats are crap and the glass ceiling is still hella thick.” Actress Xosha Roquemore didn’t mince many words as she hosted the 2019 Women in Film Annual Gala which celebrates female achievements in the entertainment industry while also acting as an unofficial sort of state of the union. Among the night’s honorees were two creators who’ve each blazed a unique trail in comedy on television, Amy Poehler and Issa Rae. The event,...
Bruce Springsteen and Martin Scorsese Talk Faith, Family, Mean Streets and E Street
E Street Band fans will rejoice in the news Bruce Springsteen broke in a candid conversation with Martin Scorsese Sunday night that kicked off Netflix’s series of Emmy FYC events on a soundstage at Hollywood’s Raleigh Studios. The two men, whom most would agree remain at the top of their respective fields of music and movies after decades in the public eye, spoke after a screening of “Springsteen on Broadway.” The special was shot...
Academy Awards Make History with Diverse Wins and Memorable Performances
The 91st annual Academy Awards will go down in the history books for a number of reasons. For the first time in 30 years there was no host. “Green Book” took the best picture crown when just about everyone predicted that “Roma” would win. Olivia Colman scored the best actress award against all odds, when again, everyone thought Glenn Close was going to win, as she had swept every other industry honor leading up to the big night. Rami...
Last Stop Before Oscars: Glenn Close Reigns at the Costume Designers Guild Awards
It was time. Women have hosted the majority of this season’s awards shows. Alicia Keys at the Grammys. Aisha Tyler at the Directors Guild Awards. Chelsea Peretti at the Writers Guild Awards. Sandra Oh (with Andy Samberg) at the Golden Globes. But no matter how skillfully they handled their shows or how many of their jokes landed, none can be compared to Kate Walsh when it comes to a very specific aspect of the job—what they wore....
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