Prioritizing Diversity, Film Academy Will Widen Membership
The group invited more than 500 actors, directors and others to join. Left off the list was Karla Sofía Gascón, the first Oscar-nominated openly trans actor.
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Strength in Focus: A Conversation on Progress, Power, and Possibility
Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated artist Nick Jonas, the co-founder of Beyond Type 1, spoke about his journey with type 1 diabetes with our editor-in-chief.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Life and Nothing but, Beautifully
In her tender, funny feature directing debut, Eva Victor tells the story of a woman, the trauma that changed her and the life she kept on living.
‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve to Take On Next James Bond Film
Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this year that it had gained creative control over the Bond franchise after a family had held those duties for more than 60 years.
‘F1: The Movie’ Review: Brad Pitt Goes Zoom
In tanned, tousled form, the actor stars in a Formula 1 story about fast cars, last chances and pretty people by the director of “Top Gun: Maverick.”
How Much Do Celebrities Make From Fashion Deals?
And what’s in it for the brands? As the industry’s model for working with public figures shifts, the power dynamics are becoming increasingly unclear.
‘Afternoons of Solitude’ Review: Man Versus Bull
Albert Serra’s mesmerizing documentary about a bullfighter faithfully depicts a violent tradition and the specter of death that suffuses it.
‘Stealing Pulp Fiction’ Review: A Lowbrow Homage
A couple of loser cinephiles concoct a dumb heist plan, and hilarity is the last thing that ensues.
One Man on Why He Cheats
You learn things when you cheat. That doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Or that I recommend it.
‘Ponyboi’ Review: The Cost of Living Authentically
In this gritty film by River Gallo, an intersex character has to navigate New Jersey gangsters and double crosses.