Steven Spielberg’s Oscars exclusion and more
Unpacking “Jaws” 50 Years Later “Jaws,” the classic film, seems set to remain a cinematic mainstay even half a century from now. A new documentary from National Geographic, titled “Jaws @50: A Definitive Inside Story,” directed by Laurent Bouzereau, gives a detailed look at Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking 1975 shark thriller. It features rare archival clips […]
After 97 Years, Oscars Academy Finally Requires Voters to Watch All Nominated Movies
For 97 years, members of the Academy of Motion Pictures were allowed to vote for films they didn’t care about watching. This new rule, which monitors all movies in all categories voters vote for, will come into effect in time for 98th Academy Awards Ceremony Next March. “In procedural changes, academy members must watch all […]
Pamela Anderson joins Tennessee Williams play after Oscars snub
Return to the stage she goes to. Pamela Anderson is making a career pivot after snubbling an Oscar nomination for her acclaimed performance on “The Last Showgirl.” The 57-year-old will be appearing in the revival of the play “Caminorial” in Williams, Tennessee Williamstown Theatre Festival According to this summer Playville. Pamela Anderson at the 2025 […]
‘Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash | Oscars
New rules introduced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have caused something disturbing online to ensure that voters saw all the films in categories before they voted. A number of measures were announced by the Oscar governing body on Monday, including a provision that “academy members must watch all nominated films in […]
The Oscars to Finally Include ‘Best Stunt Design’ Category
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Thursday that the Academy Awards televised broadcast will ultimately be included in the “Best Stunt Design” category. The long-term category will debut in 2028 in time for the 100th Academy Awards for the film released in 2027. It marks the second new category and best […]
From the Oscars to Israeli detention: the attack on No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal – podcast | No Other Land
No other land won an Oscar earlier this month for its best documentary features. The film chronicles Masafa Yatta's West Bank community in order to resist being kicked out of the land by settler violence and the dismantling of Israeli forces. The film's two main characters, Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adora and Israeli filmmaker Yubal Abraham, […]
‘Anora,’ an adult film, won more Oscars than ‘The Godfather’
The 2025 Academy Awards seemingly hard to understand why Jason Whitlock from “Fearless” is, but it was carried over to the film “Anola,” which won the best photography, best director and best actress. “Are you teasing me? Is this porn? And I'm telling you it's something that went through my mind in the first hour […]
Oscars 2026: who might be up for next year’s main awards? | Oscars
IRight after this year's Oscar ceremony there is still a party going on, and with Anora, the film, which is a big winner, may progress through next weekend. But, stupidly, here we have the annual, too-stood predictions of who will play what role this time next year. We'll bet early, but don't blame us in […]
Hulu Apologizes for Tech Glitches During Streamed Oscars Telecast
Disney's subsidiary streaming platform Hulu apologised for the tech glitches and suspension during Oscar's TV stream on Sunday. During the Oscar Television on Sunday, several users took him to social media and complained that the live stream of the broadcast on Hulu had been inexplicably lost. The platform later apologised and condemned the issue regarding […]
Harvey Weinstein breaks silence on Adrien Brody mentioning his children in Oscars 2025 speech
Former film mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein shared his response to how he and his ex-wife Georgina Chapman's children are being referenced in Adrian Brody's long Oscar 2025 acceptance speech. Brody, 51, took to the Dolby Theatre performance on Sunday night and accepted his second award for his leading role in “The Brutalist.” After […]