Feb 20 Watch 6:43 Exhibit chronicles rich history of independent Black cinema By Jeffrey Brown, Mary Fecteau Film buffs will frequently cite "Citizen Kane" or "Gone with the Wind" as early classics. But a new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors who have a rich history of their… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 8:00 Jeffrey Wright on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'American Fiction' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Jeffrey Wright has had one of the most varied and distinguished acting careers of any American actor in recent decades. While best known in supporting roles, he’s now received his first Oscar nomination as the lead in “American Fiction.” The… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 5:14 Oscar nominations spark controversy with snubs of Barbie's Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet When the Academy Award nominations were announced, Barbie was among the ten films on the list for Best Picture. But many were surprised the nominations for Best Director did not include Barbie director Greta Gerwig and the film's star Margot… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 8:17 Critics recommend their must-see movies of 2023 By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Over the holidays, you might have some time to catch up on new films at home or to venture to the theaters. To help guide us on the best ones to add to your list, Jeffrey Brown speaks to two… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 8:14 George Clooney discusses the true story behind his new film 'The Boys in the Boat' By Stephanie Sy, Anne Azzi Davenport, Madison Staten "The Boys in the Boat” is an improbable story of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the meaning of true grit at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Now the New York Times bestselling book has been adapted… Continue watching
Dec 21 10 films picked by critics as the best of 2023 By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet 2023 was both a challenging year and a great year for Hollywood and films. Here are some of the top picks from Justin Chang and Linda Holmes. Continue reading
Dec 13 'Apollo 13' and '12 Years a Slave' among 25 films picked for National Film Registry preservation By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press This year's selections for the National Film Registry include the sci-fi sequel "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," the Disney animated classic "Lady and the Tramp," and the searing, Oscar-winning "12 Years a Slave."… Continue reading
Dec 11 'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations, with 'Oppenheimer' close behind By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film. Continue reading
Nov 11 John Bailey, cinematographer who led film academy at start of #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81 By Associated Press John Bailey, a cinematographer who worked on films ranging from “Ordinary People” to “Groundhog Day” and presided over the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the initial #MeToo reckoning, died Friday at 81. Continue reading
Jul 23 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer' make box office history on highly anticipated opening weekend By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press “Barbenheimer” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend. Continue reading