Oscars
Angh Did Not Take India’s Oscar Slot. The Academy’s Rule Says “In Addition To”
A Konyak-language debut from Nagaland won TIFF's Platform Prize and was reported as seizing an Oscar slot India had already given to another film. The Academy's rule says the word 'addition' and nobody quoted it.
September 21, 2026 5:24 pm
Martin McDonagh Has Never Won a Golden Lion, and One Live Report Still Says He Just Did
A report published five days ago says Wild Horse Nine won the Golden Lion at Venice. It did not. Martin McDonagh has never won a Golden Lion, and the article is still up with no correction.
September 21, 2026 8:02 am
TIFF Just Closed Voting on Its Most Predictive Award and Will Never Tell You the Score
Voting for TIFF's People's Choice Award closed at 4am. The festival has never published a single vote total in fifty-one editions — and the Oscar statistic attached to the prize counts films that did not win it.
September 18, 2026 6:18 am
Warner Bros. Lost a Fortune on The Bride! and Signed Its Director Again Three Months Later
Maggie Gyllenhaal is presiding over the Venice jury this week. Six months ago her second film, The Bride!, opened to $7 million and a C+ CinemaScore on a budget somewhere between $80 and $90 million. Warner Bros. absorbed it and then, three months later, bought her the next one.
September 14, 2026 1:30 am
A Film About Refusing a Fortune Premieres at TIFF, and Nobody Can Say What the Fortune Was
I Play Rocky premieres at Toronto on 12 September — a film about a broke actor refusing to sell his script at any price. Sylvester Stallone says he had nothing to do with it and was never consulted. Peter Farrelly says he asked permission in person at the Beverly Hills Hotel and got it. And nobody can say what the money was.
September 13, 2026 1:25 am
Venice Picks Its Golden Lion Saturday, and the Frontrunner Story Falls Apart on Inspection
Venice awards the Golden Lion on Saturday. Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine is being written up everywhere as the frontrunner, on the strength of a standing ovation nobody can source and an awards conversation about a different prize entirely — while two films in the same competition are rated higher.
September 12, 2026 1:20 am
Tarantino Called Black Hawk Down the Best Film of the Century. Ridley Scott Says No.
Quentin Tarantino called Black Hawk Down the best film of the 21st century. Nine months later, Ridley Scott was asked whether he agreed and said: "No." Then: "I wonder what he was on, because whatever it is, I want some."
September 6, 2026 1:10 am
‘Unlike Anything You’ve Seen’: Matt Damon hypes his next movie with the Daniels
Matt Damon has confirmed his next project will be a collaboration with Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
July 26, 2026 12:51 am
Geena Davis at 70: Six Must-See Films Streaming Now
Geena Davis marks her 70th birthday with a legacy of unforgettable roles. From comedy to action, discover six standout films you can stream today that showcase her remarkable range.
January 26, 2026 10:12 am
Will Smith’s Unexpected Pick for Best Film Ever
Will Smith stuns fans by naming a classic war epic as his all-time favourite film, and opens up about his admiration for Humphrey Bogart and the legendary Casablanca.
January 26, 2026 7:13 am
Kevin Costner’s Childhood Crash Into Walt Disney at Disneyland
Kevin Costner shares the unforgettable moment he collided with Walt Disney as a child at Disneyland, revealing how his love for the American West has shaped his career and life.
January 26, 2026 4:11 am
Why Philip Seymour Hoffman Was Paul Thomas Anderson’s Favourite Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson once called Philip Seymour Hoffman the best actor he ever worked with. Discover what made Hoffman’s performances so unique and why his legacy still resonates.
January 25, 2026 8:11 am
Val Kilmer Names His Top Two Comedy Films Ever
Val Kilmer opens up about the two comedies he always turns to for a laugh, sharing how these films have left a lasting impression on him. Discover which classics made his list and why.
January 25, 2026 7:58 am
Amanda Seyfried: Why Chasing Oscars Isn’t Her Priority
Amanda Seyfried opens up about her views on awards, career choices, and what really matters for lasting success in acting. Her candid take challenges the usual Hollywood narrative.
January 25, 2026 4:03 am
Don Cheadle Faces Up to His Most Divisive Roles
Don Cheadle opens up about his infamous Ocean’s Eleven accent and the controversy around Crash, sharing why he stands by his choices despite criticism and what he really thinks about sparking tough conversations.
January 25, 2026 3:26 am
Oscar Shock: Anime Blockbusters 'Demon Slayer' and 'Chainsaw Man' Miss Out
Two of 2025’s most celebrated anime films were left off the 2026 Oscars shortlist, leaving fans stunned. Find out which titles missed out and why the decision has sparked such a reaction.
January 24, 2026 5:11 am
Oscars 2026: Park Chan-wook’s Snub Sparks Outrage
Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller No Other Choice was left out of the Oscars, despite critical praise. What’s behind the Academy’s decision, and does it reveal a deeper issue with how awards are handed out?
January 24, 2026 4:00 am
Oscar 2026 Shockers: The Most Surprising Snubs Ranked
The 2026 Oscar nominations have left fans stunned as several acclaimed films and performances were left out of major categories. From overlooked blockbusters to missing star turns, here’s what didn’t make the cut.
January 24, 2026 3:40 am
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