‘The Brutalist’s Lol Crawley Wins British Society Of Cinematographers’ Feature Film Award

The Brutalisthas taken home the top prize at the 69thBritish Society of Cinematographers Awards in London. Benedict Spence won the international TV prize for his photography of the Netflix dramaEric. In the BSC Club category Jon Muschamp was victorious for his short filmBookyville. The BrutalistUniversal Pictures The Bert Easey Technical Award was won by the lenses rehousing company True Lens Services (TLS). The BSC John Alcott Memorial Award was awarded to Milan Krsljanin....

February 2, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Jared Clark

Cate Blanchett & Guy Maddin On The Experience of Artistic Flow, The Late David Lynch’s ‘Eraserhead’ & Their Paths Into The Film Industry — Rotterdam

I never, ever thought I could work in the film industry, said Blanchett. I was resigned happily to having a career in the theater. But I loved watching films, and I had such an eclectic taste. Cate Blanchett and Guy MaddinIFFR I think its the benefit of growing up with four Australian terrestrial channels. Our teacher treated us like adults. She also cited the work of Jane Campion as a huge inspiration for her....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Andrea White

Cate Blanchett Talks Launching Displacement Film Fund During A “Really Turbulent Time” — Rotterdam

Blanchett emphasized how the fund will approach projects with an open mind and let the filmmakers voices shine through. That has always surprised and moved me and has really altered the cause of my life, added Blanchett. I think the first challenge for me was that no one wants to hear this. Displacement Film Fund panellists (left to right) include Waad Al-Kateab (credit: Sharbel Kanoun), Cate Blanchett (credit: Renato Campora), Koji Yanai (credit: Chiyoe Sugita), Tamara Tatishvili (credit: Elene Mikaberidze) and Jonas RasmussenIFFR/Andreas Omvik...

February 1, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Lauren Martinez

Defense Department To Boot NBC News, New York Times And Other Media From Workspaces As Part Of New Rotation; Trump-Friendly Outlets To Get Spots

The other outlet,HuffPost, leans left. Hegseth has denied the allegations. He was confirmed in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie. Pete HegsethPhoto by Win McNamee/Getty Images NPR will continue to report with vigor and integrity on the transformation this Administration has promised to deliver. The HuffPost did have a press pass for the Pentagon, but did not ask for a designated workspace. OAN continues to seek similar access extended to other national television news outlets operating daily in Washington, DC....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Jamie Becker

Dylan O’Brien Pic ‘Twinless’ Becomes Second Movie To Be Pulled From Sundance Streaming Site Due To Piracy

This is the second movie on the fests portal to be pulled after online leaking. TheMazerunnerandHigh Roadactor Dylan OBrien plays twin brothers Rocky and Roman. He befriends Roman in a twin grieving therapy circle, pining for his late lover. (L-R) Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney in ‘Twinless’Greg Cotten/Courtesy Sundance Institute Theres some spicy sex scenes inTwinless,however, there were also spoiler scenes leaked. Dramatic and a Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting for OBrien....

February 1, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Melissa Cooper

From The Creator Of ‘The Jinx’ Comes Shocking Expose Of Alabama Prison Conditions: “The System Is Really In Free Fall” – Sundance

He looked like an alien. The film, which is expected to air on HBO later this year, just premiered at theSundanceFilm Festival. The system is really in free fall. ‘The Alabama Solution’HBO Documentary Films The filmmakers interviewed Alabamas attorney general Steve Marshall, and their documentary includes many clips of Republican Gov. Kay Ivey speaking to the federal lawsuit. Neither Marshall nor Ivey appeared willing to acknowledge problems in the states prison system....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Angela Butler

Guy Pearce Doesn’t Care For His ‘Memento’ Performance: “Nails On A Chalkboard”

Although millions of fans might disagree,Guy Pearceisnt particularly fond of his performance in 2000sMemento. Im having an existential crisis, he toldThe Times. I watchedMementothe other day and Im still depressed. Guy Pearce in ‘Memento’ (2000)Courtesy Everett Collection Im s in that movie. But while it was playing I realized I hate what I did. Yet I watchedMementoand realized Im bad in a good movie. Guy Pearce in ‘Memento’ (2000) F....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Kristina Nichols

Issa Rae Says ‘Insecure’ Fans Have Asked For Finale Reshoot: “People Are Really Mad”

In anew interview withPeople, theBarbiestar admitted she knows that people are really mad about how the show concluded. I had to just post because I got hacked this morning. Unfortunately, I fell for whatever phishing scams and now cant get into my account. Issa RaeHBO And I dont even use it. I got hacked on Twitter. And somebody was like, Ill help you if you give me three more seasons of Insecure....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Mrs. Tracey Johnson MD

Karla Sofía Gascón Posts Lengthy Apology, Defends Tweets “That Without Background Only Appear Hateful”: “I Am Not Racist”

I have a lot to learn in this world, this being my main flaw. I only venture to learn and be a better person every day. (Some of the tweets in question were made more recently, in 2020.) Karla Sofía GascónPhoto by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP I will never support wars, religious extremism or oppression of races and peoples. All as long as I dont win anything and sink. All my life I have fought for a better world....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jerry Mills

Ken Martin Elected Chair Of Democratic National Committee

Martin OMalley received 44 votes, Faiz Shakir received two and Jason Paul received one. DNC members were meeting at National Harbor, MD. At one candidate forum, Martin said that I dont rub elbows with billionaires or Hollywood elites. Ken MartinPhoto by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for One Fair Wage Republicans have a 43% favorable and 45% unfavorable.

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Ariel Lopez

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars To Perform L.A. Tribute During Grammys

With many in Los Angeles impacted by the recent devastating wildfires, this weekends 67thGrammy Awardsis paying tribute. As previously announced, the telecast will help raise additional funds to support Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts. The show also help raise additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts. Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga are set to perform a tribute to Los Angeles at the 67th Grammy Awards.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Park MGM Las Vegas

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Whitney Bradshaw

Reese Witherspoon Shares Update On Prime Video Prequel Series ‘Elle’

But theyre killing it, and now its a really hard decision, she concluded. The project is in addition toanother spinoff serieshailing fromGossip Girlduo Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Not to mention, theres thelong-gestatingLegally Blonde 3, with Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor set to write. Reese Witherspoon in ‘Legally Blonde’Everett Collection

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Christine Anderson

The Duffer Brothers Admit That ‘The Boroughs’ Shares DNA With ‘Stranger Things’ As They Preview 2 New Series For Netflix

Netflix pushed back at that description and the link between the two shows. Only unlikeStranger Things, its set in a retirement community, so thats something different. This time our misfits are a little on the older side. (L-R) Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer speak onstage during Next On Netflix 2025 Los Angeles at The Egyptian Theatre HollywoodAmy Sussman/Getty Images for Netflix They ride golf carts, not bikes. Weve seen the first three episodes, and were really pumped about it....

February 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Penny Smith