Television Upfronts in New York City
What a difference a year makes. At last year’s upfront presentations in New York City, just as the networks and streamers were rebounding from the pandemic, along came another shutdown. It was the WGA’s writers strike, which the actors honored before they too voted to walk off the job later last summer. This year, talent and of course content was king once again as advertisers, ad buyers and media got their first looks at what’s...
The Score for ‘Challengers’ Movie: Love-All
Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O’Connor star in Challengers Smashing it. That’s what director Luca Guadagnino does in his new film set in the world of tennis, Challengers. It’s a different spin on the classic love triangle tale. Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, with a dazzling script written by Justin Kuritzkes and a driving score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers follows the trio from their early...
‘The Jinx − Part Two’ Further Explores a Murderer’s Motivations
When “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” ran on HBO in early 2015, it became not only a pop-cultural touchstone but it changed the shape of true crime television. Durst’s caught-on-audiotape confession to being a killer created sensational headlines and captivated audiences for months. Now, even with Durst dead, there is much more to the story, as chronicled by director Andrew Jarecki and executive producer Zac...
‘Oppenheimer’ Hammers the Oscars Competition But ‘Barbie’s’ Ken Steals the Show
There was nothing that could stop the steamroller that was Oppenheimer from rolling through the 96th annual Academy Awards Sunday and picking up seven trophies out of its 11 nominations, including of course the big one, best picture. The Oppenhomies, as they have taken to calling themselves during this awards season also picked up best director for Christopher Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert...
‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Score Top Trophies at the ACE Eddie Awards
When iconic director John Waters is one of your honorees and your awards are hosted by drag queen Nina West, you know it’s going to be a day to remember. That was certainly the case at the 74th annual ACE Eddie Awards held at UCLA’s Royce Hall Sunday afternoon. The American Cinema Editors awards also cemented “Oppenheimer’s” status as the top film of the season, as editor Jennifer Lame, ACE took the top prize for Best Edited Feature...
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