Gregg Kilday
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Peter Bogdanovich, Oscar-Nominated Director and Champion of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 82
Peter Bogdanovich, the Oscar-nominated writer-director of The Last Picture Show whose career, despite early hits like What's Up, Doc? and Paper Moon, failed to live up to the example of those like Orson Welles and John Ford he so lionized, has died. He was 82. → Read More
"The Greatest Improviser I've Ever Known": A Mini-Oral History of Diana Ross in 'Lady Sings the Blues'
"It's not particularly true, but I think you'll enjoy it," said Billie Holiday of the biography adapted into the biopic of the same name, which catapulted singer Ross into an Oscar-nominated movie star, Berry Gordy's assistant Suzanne de Passe into a producer and Billy Dee Williams into the "Black Clark Gable." → Read More
How to Produce the 93rd Oscars: 7 Modest Proposals
Operating under once-in-a-century pandemic protocols, the Academy Awards face formidable obstacles. So here’s two cents' worth of advice on what’s needed — think Tom Hanks and Super Bowl-like ads of coming attractions. → Read More
Oscars: Blurring the Line Between Fact and Fiction With Narrative Films and Docs
While such narrative features as 'Nomadland' and the docu-comedy 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' lean into reality, this season's docs 'Collective,' 'My Octopus Teacher' and 'The Mole Agent' play more like dramatic inventions. → Read More
Will the 93rd Oscars Be More Than Just a Footnote?
This season’s admirably diverse Academy Awards are poised to make history, but given all the pandemic’s disruptions, the class of 2020 may also carry an asterisk. → Read More
The Oscars Faces Another Ratings Decline as Movies Become More Niche
Films don’t necessarily enjoy the dominance they once had. Just as big novels gave way to more specialized literary fiction, titles like 'Nomadland' and 'Minari' are likely to have more limited appeal. → Read More
Oscars: Do Awards-Season Latecomers Like 'The Father' and 'French Exit' Have an Advantage?
While other awards hopefuls have been streaming for months, Sony Pictures Classics is betting its two films can still get plenty of attention with their 11 o'clock bids. → Read More
From 'The Trial of Chicago 7' to 'Judas & the Black Messiah': The Overlapping Themes of This Year's Award Contenders
Whether due to coincidence or deeper cultural shifts, there's a genuine dialogue among a number of awards hopefuls as they debate the politics of the '60s, the role of Black artists and even the metaphor of the organ grinder and the monkey. → Read More
Oscar's Old Boys Club: Are the Doors About to Open to Female Directors?
The Academy's helming branch has traditionally resisted welcoming women, but with talents like Chloé Zhao, Regina King and Emerald Fennell receiving awards buzz, that could change. → Read More
Can Borat Crash the Oscars a Second Time Around?
'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' may not be quite as funny as the 2006 original, but by confronting Trump’s America, Sacha Baron Cohen has raised the stakes. → Read More
Sundance Films Could Find an Easier Path to the Oscars Thanks to the Pandemic
Films that debut with a splash in Park City don't always make the year long trek to the Academy Awards — but this year could be different. → Read More
Golden Globes: Can a Musical Like 'Hamilton' or 'The Prom' Beat Out a Comedy?
Song-and-dance movies once dominated the hybrid category, but in recent years they've been few and far between, presenting a challenge for films like 'Eurovision Song Contest.' → Read More
Will Oscar Voters Take a Cue From Critics' Picks?
While awards season may be getting off to a slow, COVID-delayed start, the main critics group in New York and L.A. haven't waited to bestow their accolades. But, lacking an overwhelming consensus, they may not have as much impact as they have had in the past. → Read More
Oscar Contenders Worry Screening by Streaming Does Their Films an Injustice
With theaters shuttered, voters have started watching this year's awards contenders online, but filmmakers worry at-home distractions and laptop viewing could diminish the impact of movies — and influence voting choices. → Read More
Why the Oscars Should Expect a Mean Tweet From Trump
The presidential contest may have been decided, but that doesn't mean politics is over. Awards contenders — from 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' to 'One Night in Miami' — are full of blue state agendas and red state critiques. Even Borat could crash the party. → Read More
Why Bela Lugosi's Family Donated Iconic Dracula Cape to Academy Museum
The late actor's family shares why they decided to bid farewell to the Count Dracula artifact. → Read More
Why Bela Lugosi's Family Donated Iconic Dracula Cape to Academy Museum
The late actor's son and granddaughter share the reason they decided to bid farewell to the signature costume. → Read More
'Princess of the Row' Wins Audience Award at Method Fest
Aaron Schimberg's 'Chained for Life' was named best film. → Read More
Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Connie Britton, Adam Brody Join 'Promising Young Woman' Cast
Bo Burnham, the writer-director of 'Eighth Grade,' Alison Brie and Adam Brody have joined the cast of the thriller 'Promising Young Woman,' starring Carey Mulligan as a medical-school dropout who is haunted by a tragedy in her past and leads a double life at night. → Read More
Sienna Miller Drama 'American Woman' Picked Up by Roadside Attractions, Vertical Entertainment
Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment have acquired Jake Scott’s drama 'American Woman,' starring Sienna Miller, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Paul and Amy Madigan. → Read More