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
Mar 11 Watch 7:34 Why Hollywood is still falling short in representation of women in film By Jeffrey Brown, Winston Wilde, Satvi Sunkara In some ways, Sunday’s Academy Awards mark big advances in diversity. Last year, more top movies starred women of color than in the previous 16 years. But there are still notable gaps, particularly for women behind the camera. Rebecca Sun,… Continue watching
Feb 25 Africa's largest film festival offers hope amid years of strife in Burkina Faso By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection. The weeklong FESPACO that opens Saturday in violence-torn Burkina Faso's capital goes beyond that to also offer hope, and a symbol of endurance. Continue reading
Feb 19 'All Quiet on the Western Front' wins 7 awards, including best picture, at 2023 BAFTAs By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Antiwar German movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building the somber drama’s momentum as awards season rolls toward its climax at next month’s Oscars. Continue reading