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'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations

Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” got a leading five nominations, including best feature, from the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Dec 5, 2023 9:31 AM Read more >

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn’t make something from the heart, it shows. The films that work best, and are most loved, he's found, are the ones that the directors really meant.

Dec 5, 2023 8:23 AM Read more >

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn’t make something from the heart, it shows. The films that work best, and are most loved, he's found, are the ones that the directors really meant.

Dec 5, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

20 years after 'Sideways,' Paul Giamatti may finally land his first best actor Oscar nomination

NEW YORK (AP) — When Paul Giamatti made “Sideways” with Alexander Payne, he stayed in a little house in the middle of a large vineyard. At the end of a day of shooting, he would drive home in darkness, with the California hills around him.

Dec 4, 2023 3:27 PM Read more >

Tributes for Quebec film 'visionary' Daniel Langlois; four suspects detained in death

MONTREAL — Tributes are pouring in for celebrated Quebec businessman and philanthropist Daniel Langlois after he and his partner were found dead in the Caribbean island nation of Dominica last week.

Dec 4, 2023 12:34 PM Read more >

Toronto-born filmmaker Charles Officer, chronicler of Black Canadian life, dies

Toronto-born filmmaker Charles Officer, an expert chronicler of Black Canadian life, has died. The Black Screen Office, which he co-founded, confirmed the death Monday and touted Officer as a gifted storyteller.

Dec 4, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé ,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.

Dec 3, 2023 12:03 PM Read more >

Review: In concert film 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Beyoncé’s concert film, she describes her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to set design, the superstar had a hand in everything production-related to ensure her stadium tour exceeded expe

Dec 1, 2023 8:08 AM Read more >

Eddie Murphy wants 'Candy Cane Lane' to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come

NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Murphy has fond childhood memories of gathering with his family in Brooklyn and being wrapped in the wonder of the season as they watched classic holiday movies .

Nov 30, 2023 1:39 PM Read more >

'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by New York film critics

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese's “Killers of the Flower Moon” has been named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle.

Nov 30, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >