Two minor quakes hit Los Angeles Sunday night, and I like to think that they were cosmically connected. The second earthquake was a small rattler (3.9) centered in the San Fernando Valley, just north of where the first quake hit inside the Dolby Theater when “Anora” won best picture. A pleasurable romp about an exotic … Read more
About a month after Bianca Censori caused a commotion for posing on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in a completely sheer minidress, another woman with ties to Ye arrived in a similarly nearly naked look to Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party on Sunday. This time, it was Julia Fox, who previously dated the rapper … Read more
This month’s noteworthy Netflix departures in the United States include a chilling indie, a South Korean classic, two honest-to-goodness great popcorn flicks and a very funny skewering of England’s most famous family. (Dates reflect the first day titles are unavailable and are subject to change.) ‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’ (March 15) Stream it here. … Read more
Just six weeks ago “Emilia Pérez” got 13 Oscar nominations, more than any other film this year. Its lead actress, Karla Sofía Gascón, made history by becoming the first openly trans actor to be nominated and the film, a musical about a Mexican cartel boss, was seen as a real contender to win the Academy … Read more
ImageAdrien Brody, with his best actor statuette, for “The Brutalist.” Zoe Saldaña, who won best supporting actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” Conan O’Brien, who hosted the ceremony. Paul Tazewell, the “Wicked” costume designer, with his Oscar. Kieran Culkin, holding his statuette, with his manager Emily Gerson Saines. From left, Sean Baker and Samantha … Read more
Whoever won the prize for best director on Sunday night was going to receive a first directing Oscar, but no nominee has labored as a filmmaker more single-mindedly for a longer time than Sean Baker, the creative force behind “Anora.” By winning the Oscars for director, original screenplay, film editing and best picture (as a … Read more
If you wish to fully grasp Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars suit, you may do better to consult a food reporter rather than a fashion critic. They might be able to tell you the outfit was a shade of French butter. Or was it egg yolk? Perhaps just lemon? Whatever the tint of his monochrome look, Mr. … Read more
The 2025 Oscars were a night to remember, filled with glitz, glamour, and plenty of surprises. Here are some of the highlights from the big night: “Oppenheimer” wins big. Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic took home the coveted award for Best Picture, as well as several other major awards, including Best Director for Nolan and Best … Read more
Most Gravity Defying Opener: ‘Wicked’ When it was announced that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo would perform at the Oscars, it was assumed they would sing something from “Wicked,” the film for which they were both nominated. They did, of course. It would be silly to pass up that opportunity. But the women also paid … Read more
Morgan Freeman honored Gene Hackman at the Academy Awards on Sunday, opening the telecast’s in memoriam segment by saying that the film community had “lost a giant.” Last week, Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their home in New Mexico. In recent days, the question of how they died … Read more