Monthly Archives: February 2022

The Screen Actors Guild Awards happened on Sunday night, and a couple of big wins might have implications for the rest of the awards year.

The scene: a high school cafeteria. The subject: the Oscars’ decision to deliver eight prizes prior to the live awards ceremony.

Sarah McCammon speaks with filmmaker Jason Green about his new documentary “Finding Fellowship,” which tells the story of how three racially segregated churches in rural Maryland merged.

Peter Dinklage stars in the new movie “Cyrano,” Joe Wright’s musical version of Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac.”

Kellerman died of heart failure at her home in Los Angeles, her publicist said. She had a career of more than 60 years in film and television.

Peter Dinklage aches with unrequited love in this musical retelling of the famous Cyrano de Bergerac story. Cyrano isn’t always the most graceful retelling, but it’s hard not to admire its conviction.

The National frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser wrote the lyrics, and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner scored the movie.

The presentation and speeches of those eight winners will be edited and featured during the three-hour live broadcast. They’ll receive their awards before the telecast starts.

A look at the would-be blockbusters and prestige pictures Hollywood has in store as the weather warms and audiences come out of pandemic hibernation.

Two new books about a legendary silent film comic — Dana Stevens’ Camera Man and James Curtis’ Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker’s Life — give fans new reason to revisit Keaton’s work.

A look at the would-be blockbusters and prestige pictures Hollywood has in store as the weather warms and audiences come out of pandemic hibernation.

Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel says that film studios increasingly need Chinese audiences to break even — which can result in self-censorship. His new book is Red Carpet.

Two new books about a legendary silent film comic — Dana Stevens’ “Camera Man” and James Curtis’ “Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker’s Life” — give fans new reason to revisit Keaton’s work.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: The Secret History, a Futurama reboot and more.

Bardem didn’t set out to become an actor; instead he wanted to be a painter. He’s now up for for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. Originally broadcast in 2011.

The Belgian drama Playground unfolds at a school where 7-year-old Nora watches her brother being bullied. The Chadian film Lingui, the Sacred Bonds centers on a mother whose teen daughter is pregnant.

Trumbull, who brought otherworldly landscapes to life pioneered physical, not digital, effects that catapulted audiences into hyperspace and became Hollywood’s go-to guy for sci-fi imagery.

Hollywood special effects wizard Douglas Trumbull has died. He brought to life the impossible landscapes in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner.

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the New Mexico set of the film in October, is suing the actor and the movie’s producers for wrongful death, attorneys say.

This is the first time three women will emcee the annual movie awards telecast. It will be on ABC on March 27.

She’s the first woman to score a Disney animated feature, and a history-making Oscar nominee. But most importantly, Franco is a drummer, who brings a jam-band attitude to a by-the-book industry.

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to author Scott Meslow about his new book From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy.

Film director and producer Ivan Reitman, who tickled moviegoers’ funny bones with such ’70s and ’80s smash comedies as Ghostbusters, Meatballs, Stripes and Kindergarten Cop, has died.

Reitman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His movies often blended elements of comedy, horror and drama — a mix that was tricky to perfect.

Valentine’s Day reminds us we can relearn and redefine what it means to love and be loved. So, we offer some books, songs, and movies about passion, devotion, and relationships to take on the journey.

Kelsey Snell speaks with actor Grace Kaufman about “The Sky is Everywhere,” a colorful new film exploring themes of grief and loss.

We’re diving into the wonderful world of rom-coms — tackling everything from what the definition should be, why they were great (and sometimes not so great), and what a modern one looks like.

How the first-time actress took on her role in the Academy Award nominee for Best Picture.