Feb 14 Ivan Reitman, producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75. Continue reading
Feb 11 Former 'Cheer' star pleads guilty in child pornography case By Don Babwin, Associated Press Jerry Harris, former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of receiving child pornography and soliciting sex from minors that could keep him in prison for decades. Continue reading
Feb 09 A quick guide on how to watch the Oscar nominees By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Besides a trip to a nearby theater, there are several ways to digitally buy, rent and stream this year's top Oscar nominees. Continue reading
Feb 08 'The Power of the Dog' leads Oscar nominations with 12 nods, including best picture By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywood’s top honors. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 6:00 'Being the Ricardos' actor Javier Bardem on pushing for broader Hollywood representation By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem has never shied away from challenging roles, including in his latest film "Being the Ricardos." Jeffrey Brown spoke to him as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jan 30 Asghar Farhadi's new film grapples with the idea of heroes By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who has won two Oscars for his films “A Separation” and “The Salesman,” may find himself with a third. Continue reading
Jan 10 Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Even though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream. Continue reading
Jan 06 Peter Bogdanovich, director of 'Paper Moon,' dead at 82 By Lindsey Bahr, Jake Coyle, Associated Press Peter Bogdanovich, the ascot-wearing cinephile and director of 1970s black-and-white classics like “The Last Picture Show” and “Paper Moon,” has died. He was 82. Continue reading
Jan 06 Sundance cancels in-person film festival due to virus surge By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The cancellation of an in-person Sundance is a huge blow to an independent film industry that has struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 14 'Pink Flamingos,' 'Selena' join Star Wars film in National Film Registry By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include an epic Star Wars and Lord of the Ring films, projects starring Jennifer Lopez and the late Cicely Tyson along with films that took on racially motivated violence against people of… Continue reading