v A life-altering event gave Antonio Banderas the right outlook for 'Pain and Glory' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:00:28 -0500 Though Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain and Glory' is semi-autobiographical, its themes of reconciliation and forgiveness are universal, says Antonio Banderas. Full Article
v From controversial to awards darling, down the rabbit hole with 'Jojo' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:00:39 -0500 Taika Waititi's irreverent but humanist look at a boy in the Hitler Youth has been a major presence this awards season — for good and bad. Full Article
v Did you love the best picture nominees? Did you know you didn't see the whole film? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:30:45 -0500 Reasons for cutting scenes from a movie vary. Here's why 'Little Women,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Parasite' and others didn't keep everything they shot. Full Article
v 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Knives Out,' 'Schitt's Creek' win big at Costume Designers Guild Awards By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:15:32 -0500 Find out if your favorite film, TV show or commercial won at the 22nd CDGAs, which were hosted by Mindy Kaling. Also honored were Charlize Theron, Adam McKay, Michael Kaplan and Mary Ellen Fields. Full Article
v Brad Pitt's awards season charm offensive is in overdrive, and we are delighted By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:00:33 -0500 Brad Pitt has made many speeches this awards season. Without notes or a list of names to thank, his speeches have been sweet, sincere and funny. Full Article
v 'Ford v Ferrari' sound team captures revving engines, but not just any engines By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:30:55 -0500 The 'Ford v Ferrari' sound teams recorded 28 tracks' worth of period accurate Ferrari and Ford GT40 engines to add to the mix. Full Article
v Oscar-nominated live-action shorts: Tragedies, near-tragedies and soccer-loving kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:30:51 -0500 The five Oscar-nominated live-action shorts of 2020: 'Brotherhood,' 'Saria,' 'Nefta Football Club,' 'My Neighbors' Window,' 'A Sister.' Full Article
v Three anonymous Oscar voters share their super-secret ballots in key categories By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 15:00:56 -0500 Oscar voting is ending and a few motion picture academy members are ready to share their picks. Full Article
v The 2020 Oscar nominees for visual effects: Playing with ages, time and reality By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:00:54 -0500 "The Irishman," "1917," "The Lion King," "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," "Avengers: Endgame" — a rundown of the visual-effects Oscar finalists. Full Article
v The Oscars award the obvious contributions to film. The Envys dig deeper By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:30:19 -0500 Sure, the Oscars are exciting, but what about the film moments they don't celebrate? That's where the Envy Awards step in. Full Article
v Can '1917' follow the path of another one-shot movie, 'Birdman,' to Oscars glory? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 13:44:53 -0500 Filming his World War I epic "1917" like it was one unbroken shot, Sam Mendes has dazzled audiences and critics. Is a best picture Oscar next? Full Article
v Oscars 2020: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 15:12:02 -0500 From where and how to watch the ceremony to who and what is nominated, here's a complete guide to this weekend's Academy Awards. Full Article
v Calling all Oscar buffs: How will you do on this trivia quiz? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:11:59 -0500 Last movie to win best picture without any acting nominations? Last woman to win a screenplay Oscar? Take this Academy Awards trivia quiz and see how well you do. Full Article
v How I learned to stop worrying and ... ahem ... love the Oscars' best picture choice By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 08:00:54 -0500 We can't control what wins best picture at the Academy Awards. Can we control our emotions when our favorite movie doesn't win? Full Article
v How Netflix's 'I Lost My Body' turns animation on its head, with the story of a severed hand By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 09:30:58 -0500 The team behind Netflix's unique adult animated feature "I Lost My Body" celebrates their Oscar nomination, and redefining what's possible in animation. Full Article
v 'Hair Love' filmmakers on normalizing black hair and 'girl dads' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 10:30:39 -0500 "Hair Love" filmmakers Matthew A. Cherry and Karen Rupert Toliver discuss their animated short, which is nominated for a 2020 Oscar. Full Article
v Oscars 2020 preview: Five things to watch, from Joaquin Phoenix to Billie Eilish By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:00:08 -0500 What will Joaquin Phoenix say? What will Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe sing? Five questions ahead of the 2020 Oscars. Full Article
v McNamara: Our love-hate relationship with the Oscars only proves how much they matter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:00:19 -0500 I've spent 20 years covering the Oscars, and yes, they're splendid and ridiculous, flawed and inspirational. That's why they still matter. Full Article
v Feras Fayyad almost couldn't visit the U.S. because he's Syrian. Now he's going to the Oscars By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:30:24 -0500 "Did you know this is the 'Pretty Woman' hotel?" a publicist asked Dr. Amani Ballour. Full Article
v How many female directors have the recent best actor Oscar nominees worked with? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 12:00:15 -0500 The Times examined the filmographies of the last five years' worth of lead-actor academy award nominees to see how many female filmmakers they've worked with. Full Article
v How the more inclusive Spirit Awards recognize the true diversity in movies today By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 18:22:18 -0500 With little overlap with the Oscars, the 2020 Spirit Awards look to have a more diverse and inclusive group of nominees, setting their own standards. Full Article
v Oscars 2020: Cynthia Erivo brings bold, colorful looks to awards season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 14:44:11 -0500 Cynthia Erivo, Oscar-nominated for 'Harriet,' has been a sartorial surprise at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics' Choice Awards. Full Article
v Cynthia Erivo could be an EGOT winner at the Oscars. But does a Daytime Emmy win count? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 17:43:03 -0500 'Harriet' star Cynthia Erivo already has a Daytime Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. All that's left is Oscar — and she's nominated for two this year. Full Article
v 'Hair Love's' Matthew A. Cherry is the second Oscar-winning former pro athlete after Kobe Bryant By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 20:28:48 -0500 "Hair Love" writer-director-producer Matthew A. Cherry is the first former NFL player to win an Oscar. He is the second pro athlete to win after Kobe Bryant. Full Article
v 'Toy Story 4' wins animated feature, giving Pixar Oscar No. 10 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 20:34:06 -0500 No other studio has more than three wins in the category; no other franchise has collected two. Full Article
v Backstage at the Oscars: What you didn't see on TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 20:46:27 -0500 Join us backstage at the Academy Awards for behind-the-scenes bits with a jubilant Bong Joon Ho, an emotional Joaquin Phoenix, Billie Eilish, Spike Lee, Maya Rudolph and others. Full Article
v 'The Neighbors' Window,' a story of voyeurism and empathy, wins the live-action short film Oscar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 20:58:05 -0500 "The Neighbors' Window" starts as an exercise in vicarious living and ends up as an experience in experiencing lives together. Full Article
v Oscars 2020: Stars step out in sustainable looks by Louis Vuitton and Laura Basci By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 21:58:06 -0500 Kaitlyn Dever, Léa Seydoux and Oscar-winning director Elena Andreicheva are this year's ambassadors for Suzy Amis Cameron's Red Carpet Green Dress initiative. Full Article
v World War I adventure '1917' wins visual effects Oscar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 22:22:24 -0500 "1917," Sam Mendes' World War I adventure tops fellow best-picture nominee "The Irishman" along with three flashier contenders: "The Lion King," "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," "Avengers: Endgame." Full Article
v Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for 'Joker' alone By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 23:06:53 -0500 "Joker" isn't the movie I'd give Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for, but his greatness as an actor can't be denied. Full Article
v Joaquin Phoenix champions a big night for vegans at the Oscars By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:03:38 -0500 Joaquin Phoenix, who discussed animal cruelty in his acceptance speech, was one of several famous vegans at the Oscars, including Billie Eilish. Full Article
v Ava DuVernay, Sandra Oh and others celebrate 'Parasite's' historic Oscar win By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:29:57 -0500 Ava DuVernay, Olivia Munn and Jon M. Chu were among the celebs celebrating "Parasite's" historic win for best picture at the 2020 Oscars. Full Article
v Oscars 2020: Five major beauty moments on the red carpet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:57:41 -0500 From Janelle Monáe to Billie Eilish, bold beauty was the name of the game at Sunday's Oscars. Full Article
v At the Vanity Fair Oscar party, Jerry from 'Cheer' is cooler than Kim Kardashian West By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:33:11 -0500 Go behind the scenes of the Vanity Fair Oscar party, where Jerry Harris from "Cheer" was the big star and Julia Butters had eaten her turkey sandwich. Full Article
v Column: Netflix didn't win best picture, but 'Parasite' couldn't have triumphed at the Oscars without it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:46:10 -0500 More than film critics or a more international film academy, Netflix has proved that subtitles are a bridge, not a barrier. Full Article
v Oscars 2020: Our favorite Vanity Fair party looks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:03:37 -0500 Kate Hudson, along with Billy Porter, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Martha Stewart and more, brought standout style to Vanity Fair's annual Oscars affair. Full Article
v From '1917' to, yes, 'Parasite,' video games are even influencing prestige movies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:19:08 -0500 Oscar's big winner, 'Parasite,' and war tale '1917' show how interactive entertainment is shaping linear storytelling — often for the better. Full Article
v Natalie Portman defends her record after Rose McGowan calls her activism 'fake' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:47:55 -0500 Actress Rose McGowan called out Natalie Portman's Oscars cape that honored female directors, prompting Portman to defend her work made mostly with men. Full Article
v Leonardo DiCaprio surprises Jamie Foxx at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:49:35 -0500 Cynthia Erivo, Jamie Foxx, Louis Gossett Jr., Lena Waithe and HBO's 'The Wire' cast were honored at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors on Sunday. Full Article
v 12 TV shows you'll need to watch to get ready for this year's Emmys By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:07:49 -0500 Peak TV is still peaking, which means Emmy season has officially begun. Here are 12 shows you need to watch to get ready for this year's awards. Full Article
v Emmy voters' couches are about to get a workout: Coronavirus halts in-person FYC events By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:51:02 -0400 The Emmy Awards' "For Your Consideration" events will take place without an audience, owing to health concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Full Article
v Film academy considers Oscar eligibility rules change with coronavirus theater closings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:17:41 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic has shut down theaters, which may result in big changes for the Oscars. Full Article
v Emmy voting schedule and some eligibility rules shift due to COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:49:05 -0400 Emmy ceremony stays on schedule, but FYC events are banned, the period during which "hanging" episodes can qualify expands and the voting schedule pushes back. Full Article
v Cost overruns, delays, now coronavirus. Academy Museum chief Bill Kramer isn't fazed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:00:32 -0400 In his first in-depth interview as Academy Museum director, Bill Kramer talks budget, construction time lines and, most important, what you'll see inside. Full Article
v Sign of the times: 'Ford v. Ferrari' producer Peter Chernin will make Netflix movies now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:52:49 -0400 Peter Chernin, producer of the Oscar-nominated 'Ford v. Ferrari,' strikes a movie deal with Netflix. Full Article
v Easter egg hunts: 10 of the wildest hidden features on DVDs you may already own By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:00:42 -0400 Want to get some awesome added value out of movies you already own? Look for these neat tricks to find the Easter eggs hidden in popular DVDs. Full Article
v Pyramid house in Malibu sells to former Warner Bros. executive By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 15:58:31 -0400 Malibu's offbeat pyramid house has sold to a former Warner Bros. executive for $2.02 million. Full Article
v 'Baywatch' star David Chokachi sheds longtime Miracle Mile home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 16:26:51 -0400 Following 13 years of ownership, David Chokachi of 'Baywatch' fame has sold his Spanish-style home in the Miracle Mile area for $1.515 million. Full Article
v Damon Dash's former Beverly Hills villa seeks $5 million By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 16:45:54 -0400 In the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a Mediterranean-style villa once owned by entrepreneur Damon Dash is asking $4.995 million. Full Article
v Now that we're all DIYing fabric face masks, this sewing maven has you covered By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 From her sunny home studio in Glendale, Mimi G is building an online sewing empire, one stitch at a time. Full Article