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Highlights From the 2025 Oscars: ‘Anora’ Wins Five Awards, Including Best Picture

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:17:20 +0000

Adrien Brody won best actor for “The Brutalist” and Mikey Madison best actress for “Anora.” Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won for best supporting actress and actor.

Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:08:17 +0000

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.

Paradise Season 2 Story Revealed By Sterling K. Brown After The Shocking Season 1 Twist

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:50:47 +0000

Paradise star Sterling K. Brown previews season 2's story after a first installment filled with twists. The new seriesreunites This Is Us creator Fogelman with Sterling K. Brown, who won an Emmy for his performance as Randall Pearson in the NBC family drama. Paradise proves to be something else entirely, beginning with the apparent murder of the U.S. President and then switching genres in the closing scene of episode 1.

The Handmaid's Tale Sequel Show Casts Its Young Protagonist With A Connection To Gilead

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:50:35 +0000

Hulu's upcoming series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, has cast the role of Daisy, a Canadian teenager with ties to Gilead. The spinoff is based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel of the same name, set 15 years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, and follows the perspectives of three women: Aunt Lydia, Agnes, and Daisy. The novel explores how Gilead’s regime is beginning to crumble from within, with these women playing crucial roles in its potential downfall.

Alexandra Already Naming Her Baby With Spencer In 1923 Season 2 Solves A Kevin Costner Yellowstone Mystery

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:50:18 +0000

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for 1923 season 2, episode 2.Alexandra Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer) has already named her unborn child in 1923 season 2, and it solves a massive mystery surrounding John Dutton III (Kevin Costner) in Yellowstone. There has been a longstanding mystery surrounding the Dutton family tree since Yellowstone season 2. There's a fairly clear line between James Dutton (Tim McGraw) in 1883 to John Dutton III in Yellowstone, but it's not clear exactly who John Dutton II's father was. Either Jack Dutton (Darren Mann) or Spencer's (Brandon Sklenar) child could be the missing link in the Dutton lineage, but there's no official confirmation yet.

"I Even Wondered": Severance Season 2's Popular Fan Theory About Miss Huang's Connection To Gemma & Mark Addressed By Star

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:49:41 +0000

This article contains SPOILERS for Severance season 2, episode 7, "Chikai Bardo."Severance star Dichen Lachman addresses the popular fan theory about Miss Huang's connection to Mark and Gemma. It's in Severance season 2, episode 7, "Chikai Bardo", that the Apple TV+ thriller unveils a lot about the character that Lachman plays. Both through painful flashbacks and scenes set more recently, it's revealed that Gemma has been severed several times seemingly in order for Lumon to perfect a sever on-demand service that rids people from ever having to experience anything unpleasant. But the flashbacks also zero in on another possibility that's related to Miss Huang (Sarah Bock).

Invincible Season 3 Episode 7 Trailer

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:45:53 +0000

The trailer for Invincible season 3, episode 7, airing Thursday, March 6 on Prime Video.

Rockstar Games Has Acquired Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Developer, Renamed To Rockstar Australia

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:45:18 +0000

Rockstar Games has acquired Video Games Deluxe, the developer of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, and has renamed the studio Rockstar Australia. The two studios have a history of collaboration, with Video Games Deluxe previously working with Rockstar on projects like the re-release of L.A. Noire and L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files. This merger is expected to support Rockstar’s ongoing development of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated for release later this year.

And the loser is … politics: why was this year’s Oscars so reluctant?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:40:51 +0000

Taking place in the middle of a chaotic time for the US and the world at large, this year’s ceremony was light on statements and devoid of the Trump word entirely

Twenty-two years ago, the last time Adrien Brody won the Academy award for best actor, film-maker Michael Moore accepted his own Oscar for Bowling for Columbine, a documentary about America’s obsession with guns, by offering a preview of sorts of his next feature, Fahrenheit 9/11. He decried then president George W Bush as “fictitious” (alluding to his fishy, supreme court-assisted election win a year and a half earlier) and excoriated the Bush administration for sending the United States to war with Iraq – just three days earlier, in fact – for “fictitious reasons”. It was received with a mixture of applause and boos, probably the most memorable moment of the night, give or take Brody planting a kiss on Halle Berry.

Two years later, when Fahrenheit 9/11 might have been similarly honored (and almost certainly would have been, as it became the highest-grossing non-music doc ever in the US, a record it still holds after two decades), Moore wasn’t on stage. Months earlier, he had decided not to submit his movie for consideration, nominally because he didn’t feel like he needed to steal focus from other, less widely seen docs, and also because he was negotiating an airing of the film on TV, which would scotch its eligibility anyway. By the time the Oscars rolled around, however, the presidential election Moore had hoped to affect with that television airing was long over; Bush won again, and maybe a documentary designed to prevent this from happening wouldn’t have seemed worth all the fuss, anyway. The administration’s worst policies were still in place, but protesting them seemed less urgent. Better to just put on a fun show.

Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:40:29 +0000

Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but Madison won for “Anora.”

Spider-Gwen Gets Her Very Own Iron Man Armor in Marvel's Wildest Redesign Yet

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:40:19 +0000

WARNING! Spoilers for Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #11Spider-Gwen may usually be a street-level hero, but her latest story has pulled her out of her comfort zone and into Marvel's vast multiverse, and she's sporting a new armored redesign to complement her cosmic upgrade. Gwen is officially trading her original vigilante costume for a high-tech space suit that would likely impress Iron Man if he ever saw it.

Taylor Swift Writes About More Than Just Relationships, & These 10 Songs Prove It

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:40:19 +0000

Taylor Swift has made a name for herself as the designated singer-songwriter for the heartbroken, but she's written about more than relationships in her career. Unfortunately, Swift's non-relationship songs are lesser known, and she's gotten a lot of criticism for writing so much about love. Oddly enough, it isn't uncommon for singers to sing and write about relationships; for some reason, when Swift does it, it tends to irk the public. Swift has responded to the criticism often, calling it sexist. In a 2014 interview, she pointed out that no one criticizes Ed Sheeran for doing the same thing.

If You're Just Getting Into Fantasy Books, Don't Skip These 10 Series

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:31:17 +0000

The fantasy genre contains a nearly limitless selection of exquisite book series, but some are far better equipped for newbies than others. Fantasy book series are known for being complex and long-winded, with massive worlds and magical systems that take thousands of pages to fully flesh out. It's no wonder that readers looking to explore the genre would feel intimidated. However, not every fantasy series requires such a commitment to become fully immersed.

I Can't Believe The Oscars Had A Surprise Deadpool Appearance After The Academy Totally Snubbed Deadpool & Wolverine

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:20:57 +0000

Deadpool & Wolverine did not receive any Academy Award nominations, but that did not stop one of the titular heroes from having his own Oscars cameo. Deadpool & Wolverine's ending brought about the end of Marvel's theatrical involvement in 2024, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe only having one movie that year. This meant that if any MCU movie was going to have a presence at the 2025 Academy Awards, it was going to be Deadpool & Wolverine.

Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:20:43 +0000

Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.

Every Ariana Grande Acting Role, Ranked From Worst To Best

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:15:07 +0000

Ariana Grande has been acting since she was a teen, but what are her best acting roles in movies and TV? We've ranked all of them right here.

Berlinale 2025 Review: KONTINENTAL '25, Between Docu-Essay and Dramedy, Romanian Punk Neorealism

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:02:01 +0000

Radu Jude's latest film continues his engagement with social critique in exploration of guilt, complicity, and systemic inertia while returning to the stripped-down aesthetics of his earlier works.

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The One Character That Connects Star Trek, MacGyver, And 12 Monkeys

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Connected universes through character cameos are nothing new, but one character has shown up on Star Trek, MacGyver, 12 Monkeys, and ... Impractical Jokers.

Where Was The Shining Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining may take place in Colorado, but that's not where the movie was shot.

Stream These 6 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in March

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:49:27 +0000

A great Park Chan-wook film and a hilarious British satire are among the great titles leaving for U.S. subscribers this month.

The K-Drama Based On One Of Agatha Christie's Most Beloved Novels

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:45:00 +0000

If you're a fan of Agatha Christie's mystery novels, you should check out this underseen K-drama inspired by her story, Nemesis.

Family Matters Was A Spin-Off Of A Classic ABC Sitcom

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Family Matters is one of the most memorable sitcoms of the '90s, but many forget it was a spin-off of the oddly forgotten series, Perfect Strangers.

Why You Should Be Worried About ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:29:14 +0000

(Plus: Why you should still be hopeful about the return of the MCU.) Continue reading…

Captain America: Brave New World Has Cleared A Very Low Bar At The Box Office

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:20:00 +0000

While Captain America: Brave New World won't go down as the MCU's lowest-grossing film at the box office, there's not much good news beyond that.

Adrien Brody breaks record for longest ever Oscar acceptance speech

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:16:28 +0000

The actor, who won for The Brutalist, spoke for five minutes and forty seconds, beating Greer Garson in 1943

Adrien Brody has broken the record for the longest ever Oscars acceptance speech.

The 51-year-old, who picked up his second best actor Oscar on Sunday, spoke for five minutes and 40 seconds, beating Greer Garson, who spoke for five minutes and 30 seconds when she accepted for Mrs Miniver in 1943.

Berlinale 2025 Review: TIMESTAMP, School During War in Ukraine

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:02:12 +0000

Kateryna Gornostai's powerful documentary considers how the Ukrainian war affects schoolchildren.

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Inside the 2025 Oscars, Including Which ‘Anora’ Win Made That Best Picture Success Imminent

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Inside the Dolby Theatre it was not clear that "Anora" director Sean Baker would make Oscars history — until he won one specific category.

Young Sheldon's Lance Barber Disagrees With One Missy Finale Complaint

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Fans of Young Sheldon weren't thrilled with how Missy was treated in the finale, but George Sr. actor Lance Barber disagrees with the criticism.

After Scandals, ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Nominated for 13 Oscars, Won 2

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:52:45 +0000

The Spanish-language musical from Netflix saw its grand hopes fizzle after derisive social media posts from its star resurfaced.

Sylvester Stallone Nearly Starred In A Disappointing Stephen King Crime Thriller

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:45:45 +0000

The early 2000s were rough on Sylvester Stallone, but they could've been even worse if he'd starred in this little-seen Stephen King adaptation.

Why Rene Russo Disappeared From Hollywood

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:30:21 +0000

Rene Russo's movie career took off in a big way in the 1990s, but as the 21st century rolled around, things changed. Here's why.

14 Phrases & Sayings That Only Exist Because Of Seinfeld

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:15:17 +0000

Not only is Seinfeld one of the best sitcoms of all time, but it's influenced pop culture with these phrases and sayings made popular by the show.

Fires, frocks and the president who must not be named: my very weird night in the Oscars cheap seats

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:08:32 +0000

After the horror of the LA wildfires and with the world in uproar, some had called for the show not to go on. But up in the mezzanine with the shouty hoi polloi, I saw that hope really does spring eternal here

Oscars 2025: Brody beats orchestra, Brits keep it classy and Kieran Culkin botches his big moment

It’s the calm before the storm of the 97th Academy Awards and the announcer, Nick Offerman, is rehearsing his lines on the auditorium’s PA system. He introduces the nominees and trails the potential stories. He says: “Conclave won six awards tonight, including best picture,” and then pauses a moment to allow this momentous result to sink in. Upstairs at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, the early arrivals have barely had time to get a drink in their hands. Now, all at once, they look stricken and cast nervous glances back and forth. Is Offerman joking, or has he just emitted white smoke by electing Edward Berger’s papal thriller? The Oscars don’t even start for another two hours and they worry they might already know how it ends.

Los Angeles has burned and the planet is in uproar, but the Oscars show must go on, for better or worse. For years, I reported on this event from afar, simultaneously loving it and hating it from my desk in London. But this felt like the right moment to view the gaudy circus up close, when its very existence hung in the balance briefly and at times the awards race threatened to veer into the ditch. Do the Oscars still matter? Should they have even happened at all? Where supporters see a beacon of hope, critics observe an unseemly bonfire of vanities.

Berlinale 2025 Review: PA-GWA / THE OLD WOMAN WITH THE KNIFE, Assassin Finds Herself Targeted

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:02:11 +0000

Min Kyu-dong's film stars Lee Hye-young in the story of an assassin who finds herself targeted after a botched hit.

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The Sopranos: The Hidden Meaning Behind Every Animal Explained

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:51 +0000

From the ducks in the pool to Tony's beloved horse Pie-O-My, The Sopranos featured many animals - and there was more to them than meets the eye.

Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Winners, From ‘Anora’ to ‘Flow’

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:51:40 +0000

Most of the awarded films, including the winner of best picture, can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to catch up.

The Longest Movie Franchise Of All Time Probably Isn't What You Think

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:45:33 +0000

What is the longest movie franchise of all time? It's not the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bud. In fact, one franchise has nearly 100 entries. We'll explain.

‘Gangs charged us $200 a night to shoot on their turf’: Walter Hill on making cult film The Warriors

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:07:43 +0000

‘It was on its way to becoming a smash hit. Then gangs in various parts of the country clashed outside cinemas – and they began pulling the film’

I thought Sol Yurik’s 1965 novel, The Warriors, would work well as a film but I told Larry Gordon [the producer]: “Nobody will ever let us make it. We’d have to shoot at night in New York, and it doesn’t lend itself to star casting.” I turned it down and went to do a western but the finance fell apart. Larry came back and asked if I was still interested.

Oscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:07:42 +0000

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.

Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:02:29 +0000

The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine

• Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best actress
• How Anora swept the Oscars

It was an unfamiliar sight for Russians watching state TV on Monday morning. For the first time since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, the Oscars made the news.

The state anchor devoted the tightly controlled news bulletin to Anora, the night’s runaway success, spotlighting its cast of Russian actors – chief among them best supporting actor nominee Yura Borisov, who earned global praise for his performance as a brutish yet unexpectedly sensitive Russian bodyguard.

Two-Time Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Starred In The Most Underrated Rian Johnson Movie

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Adrien Brody won Oscars for his roles in The Pianist and The Brutalist, but one of his best roles was in Rian Johnson's underrated movie The Brothers Bloom.

After ‘The Brutalist,’ a Few Predictions for the Next Big Architecture Movie

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:49:30 +0000

As “The Brutalist” heads into Oscar night with 10 nominations, Hollywood is clamoring for its next big architecture hit. Our illustrator has some ideas.

On the Ground at the Governors Ball 2025 Oscars Party

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:40:50 +0000

Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin and other winners celebrated at the official Academy Awards after-party.

2025 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Halle Berry, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:39:24 +0000

Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez arrived in season-defining style.

An Indie-Dominated Oscars Gives Us Hope for Film’s Future

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:34:53 +0000

Some of Sunday night's biggest winners, from "Anora" to "Flow" and "No Other Land," came from a "truly independent" background and mindset. Thank goodness for that.

The Best Dressed Men at the 2025 Oscars Skipped the Traditional Tuxedo

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:28:06 +0000

At last night’s Oscars the men who skipped the penguin suits stole the spotlight. Stylists and brands should pay attention.

Patrick Dempsey Won’t Be in ‘Scream 7’ After All

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:24:16 +0000

One returning ‘Scream’ character isn’t returning after all. Continue reading…

The 2025 Oscars Showed How To Do A Long Ceremony Right

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:20:39 +0000

The Academy made surprisingly good use of the runtime for the 2025 Oscars ceremony ... with one pretty glaring exception.

Every Penny And Leonard Engagement Scene In The Big Bang Theory, Ranked

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:39 +0000

Penny and Leonard made several attempts to get engaged on The Big Bang Theory, some more misguided than others. Join us as we rank every one of them.

The Fairy Tale Night of Sean Baker, Director of Dreams Gone Awry

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:04 +0000

Baker’s four Oscars for “Anora” are validation of his sensitive portrayals of people on the margins who always seem to come up short.