Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Movies

The Pope Goes Hollywood: Pope Francis to Appear in First Feature Film, “Beyond the Sun”

Pope Francis is rockin' it again. His Holiness has agreed to appear in his first feature film, called "Beyond the Sun." He will play...

SAG Awards Four Main Prizes to Black Actors, Best Cast to Oscar Fave “Spotlight”

The SAG Awards were quick and painless, and surprising. In a good way. Four black actors won prizes, including Idris Elba (who won two--...

At the EDDIE’s: Steve Martin, J.J. Abrams, And the Lady Who Edited “E.T.” and “The Big Chill”

The unsung heroes of Hollywood, the Editors, had their due last night at the 66th annual Ace Eddie Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Usually...

Oscar Race Heats Up Tonight with SAG Awards, “Big Short,” “Mad Max” Win Editing Prizes

Tonight's SAG Awards are only two hours long, but they're going to be hot. The Oscar race is still all over the place, so...

Perfect PR: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Presidential, Er, Oscar Campaign Brings Him to the Pope

Leonardo DiCaprio's Presidential er Oscar campaign is in full force. Gone are the model girlfriends. Also gone is Helly Nahmad, Leo's BFF art dealer pal...

Oscars: Academy Announces First 11 Presenters-Performers, Including Lady Gaga and The Weeknd

The Academy has just announced the first 11 presenters of a long list scheduled for the February 28th show. Since I know you're wondering, 4...

Sundance Record Set as “The Birth of a Nation” Sells to Fox Searchlight for $17.5 Mil

When the dust -- or mud-- settled in Sundance today, a new sales record was set. Fox Searchlight has reportedly bought "The Birth of...

Oscars: Motion Picture Academy Answers Questions on New Rules, Reassures That Everyone Still Gets Screeners

AMPAS answers questions about the new rules at the Academy. It's funny-- I think a lot of people worried they wouldn't get free screeners...