Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Movies

Critics Choice Names Documentary Lifetime Achievement Award for DA Pennebaker, This Year’s Recipient is Frederick Wiseman

The Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award has been named for the late DA Pennebaker, who passed away August 1st at age 94. The Pennebaker...

(Listen) Macy Gray Sings “Hide the Hurt,” a Possible Best Song Nominee by Diane Warren from Darrell Hammond Doc “Cracked Up”

Lot of news here: Diane Warren has not one but two possible Best Song nominees this season. She already has 10 nominations, let's not forget. So...

3 Way Box Office Brawl This Weekend: Well-Reviewed “Downton Abbey,” “Ad Astra” vs. Panned Stallone “Rambo” Installment

Will bad review spoil the return of "Rambo"? Will good reviews and a movie star, Brad Pitt, propel "Ad Astra" to the top of the...

France Snubs Roman Polanski, Doesn’t Include His “Officer and a Spy” on Short List for Oscar Submissions

France has snubbed Roman Polanski. The French film academy has submitted a list of titles for their possible Oscar submissions and omitted Polanski's new "An...

Review: “Downton Abbey” Premieres in NY Like a Rock Concert with Fans Cheering Giddy, Happy Movie Reunion

We haven't had a night in New York like the premiere of "Downton Abbey" in some time. Glamorous and star packed the event at...

Jennifer Lopez Gets Career High Opening Weekend with “Hustlers” at Whopping $33.2 Million, Indie Studio Shines

"Hustlers" didn't need to drug its audience to get its money. No, it was just a good movie well marketed. And the result? A...

Jennifer Lopez Hustles at the Box Office: “Hustlers” Gives Enterprising Celebrity/Movie Star/Pop Singer Biggest Opening of Career

"Hustlers" is a hit. Last night (and including $2 million of Thursday previews) the comedy-drama took in $13 million. That's biggest opening ever for...

Box Office Disaster: All- Star “Goldfinch” Bombs with Just $870K on Friday Night, $2 Million Weekend for $50 Mil Film

You win some, you lose some. Warner Bros. learned this the hard way last night as "The Goldfinch" took in just $870,000 in over...