Arts Jan 19 Watch 6:48 Director Sarah Polley on the significance of her new film ‘Women Talking’ A new film is getting Oscar buzz for its standout acting performances and unusually deep exploration of sexual violence. Sarah Polley's “Women Talking” opens nationally on Friday. Jeffrey Brown sat down for a conversation with the director for our arts… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Arts Nov 07 Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host for the third time The late-night talk show host will preside over the ceremony in March, the show’s producers said Monday. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Nation Oct 03 Sacheen Littlefeather, activist and actor who declined Brando Oscar, dies The actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando's 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of how Native Americans had been portrayed on screen has died. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Arts Apr 01 Oscars producer says LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith at the award show Chris Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea, Will Packer said. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Mar 22 ‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler is now invited to present at Oscars By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. The gesture came two days after Zegler posted on social media that she had not been… Continue reading
Feb 23 Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast By Jake Coyle, Associated Press To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. 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 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
Sep 26 Tony Awards and TV special hope to be the jab Broadway needs By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Sunday's show has been expanded from its typical three hours to four, with Audra McDonald handing out Tonys for the first two hours and Leslie Odom Jr. hosting a “Broadway’s Back!” celebration for the second half, including the awarding of… Continue reading