‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Score Big at the Golden Globes
Jan05

‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Score Big at the Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist win the marquee film trophies at the Golden Globe Awards The rehabilitation of the Golden Globes continued in pretty good form after last year’s disastrous hosting job by Jo Koy– and previously the group’s exposed racism and corruption– with host Nikki Glaser bringing some comedic sparkle to the CBS and Paramount+ telecast. Fresh off her success at the Tom Brady roast, Glazer mildly roasted...

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Chalamet IS Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Dec28

Chalamet IS Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’

A full three days after seeing A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan songs – especially “Like a Rolling Stone” – are still running through my head. It’s a tribute to the power of the film directed and co-written by James Mangold (with Jay Cocks) which traces Dylan’s journey from being, yes, a complete unknown to having the world at his feet in just four short years beginning in the early 1960s. When news broke about Timothée Chalamet...

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‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each
Dec12

‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each

Awards season came into clearer focus today with the announcement of the film nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Two already highly-acclaimed films dominated the board: Wicked and Conclave, with each earning 11 nominations, followed by 10 nods for Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez.  The Brutalist racked up nine nominations. Conclave was nominated for Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble, with Ralph Fiennes recognized...

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Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Dec10

Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television

Moments of joy, pride, tears and laughter marked the ceremonies at the 7th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during a gala evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh, awards were handed out in 14 categories to industry talents including Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, John David Washington, Wendell Pierce, Malcolm D. Lee, Jharrel Jerome, Natasha Rothwell, Kris...

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Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations
Nov09

Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations

Beyoncé is now the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Her 11 nods for the 67th Grammy Awards to be held Feb. 2 bring her career total to 99, zooming ahead of her husband Jay-Z, with whom she’d been tied at 88 nominations. Her nominations include those in top categories like album of the year for “Cowboy Carter,” along with record and song of the year, for her chart-topping “Texas Hold ‘Em. Perhaps this year, the Carter family...

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