Jul 29 Watch 9:31 Journalist's memoir portrays Maria Schneider's life beyond 'Last Tango in Paris' By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris.” The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But she was more than… Continue watching
Jul 14 Movie and TV stars join writers on the picket line in fight over the future of Hollywood By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudekis, Rosario Dawson and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades. Continue reading
Jun 30 Actor Alan Arkin, who won Oscar with 'Little Miss Sunshine,' dies at 89 By Associated Press Oscar winner Alan Arkin has died at age 89. The popular character actor was nominated three times for Academy Awards and finally won in 2007 as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the surprise hit "Little Miss Sunshine."… Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 8:44 Critics share the must-see films of the summer movie season By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet It's another summer of movies, with big blockbusters returning to theaters and some comedy and horror indie films too. But will that combination be enough to finally draw people back to theaters? Jeffrey Brown zooms in with two film critics… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 8:16 How intimacy coordinators ensure safety on theater and film sets By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, a new field has come to prominence in the film and theater industry, intimacy coordinators and directors. The role puts a focus on consent and safety for actors and the production team. Jeffrey… Continue watching
May 27 Cannes Film Festival closes with 'Anatomy of a Fall' awarded Palme d'Or By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Justine Triet's "Anatomy of a Fall" won the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a ceremony Saturday that bestowed the festival's prestigious top prize on an engrossing, rigorously plotted French courtroom drama that puts a marriage on… Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 6:48 'Below the Belt' highlights uphill battle for endometriosis treatment By Ali Rogin Endometriosis affects one in 10 people with uteruses over the course of their lifetime. But despite its debilitating symptoms, it can take years for doctors to correctly diagnose the disease. Ali Rogin speaks with Shannon Cohn, the director of “Below… Continue watching
Mar 12 Live updates: The 95th Academy Awards By Associated Press Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Oscars from The Associated Press — on the decidedly not red carpet, inside the Dolby Theatre and behind the scenes. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 1:33 The life of Frances Marion, a trailblazer for women in Hollywood By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific… Continue watching
Mar 12 How are Oscars winners decided? Here's how the voting process works By Associated Press The road to an Oscar winds through a long awards season, which finally culminates Sunday at the Academy Awards. We take you through the process of getting that golden statuette into a winner's hand. Continue reading