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Delroy Lindo Breaks Silence on BAFTA Slur, Thanks Support at NAACP Event
entertainment1 hour ago

Delroy Lindo Breaks Silence on BAFTA Slur, Thanks Support at NAACP Event

Delroy Lindo publicly addressed the racial slur hurled at him and Michael B. Jordan at the BAFTA Awards, thanking supporters at the NAACP Impact Awards and noting the incident’s turn toward unity. The controversy over the broadcast’s handling of the slur drew criticism from figures like Jamie Foxx and contributed to a BAFTA jury member’s resignation, with Lindo emphasizing community resilience and positivity amid negativity.

via NBC News|
#bafta-awards#delroy-lindo#entertainment
Davidson: BAFTA vowed to edit swearing, but outbursts still aired
entertainment3 days ago

Davidson: BAFTA vowed to edit swearing, but outbursts still aired

activist John Davidson says BAFTA told guests that any swearing would be edited from the broadcast, but his Tourette’s-related onstage outbursts still appeared on air; he criticizes BAFTA and the BBC for not adequately controlling sound and the ceremony’s coverage, pointing to inconsistencies like a later edit of another speaker’s line and calling for stronger safeguards when events involve Tourette’s.

via Vulture|
#baftas#delroy-lindo#entertainment
BAFTA Surprises Could Recast the Oscar Race
entertainment1 month ago

BAFTA Surprises Could Recast the Oscar Race

BAFTA’s 2026 nominations deliver five pivotal moments that could tilt the Oscar race: Kate Hudson’s Best Actress nod boosts her campaign alongside the other frontrunners; Amy Madigan’s Best Supporting Actress chances are hurt by BAFTA’s omission; Delroy Lindo was snubbed by BAFTA despite an Oscar nod, complicating his path; KPop Demon Hunters was excluded from BAFTA’s Animated Feature lineup, opening room for other contenders at the Oscars; Chase Infiniti earns a Rising Star nomination, adding a wildcard to the endgame as One Battle After Another and Sinners duel for Best Picture. Gold Derby’s odds still favor One Battle After Another for Best Picture, with Sinners a distant challenger.

via Gold Derby|
#bafta#delroy-lindo#entertainment
BAFTA Snub Reframes Oscars Talk as AMPAS Tightens Voting Rules
entertainment1 month ago

BAFTA Snub Reframes Oscars Talk as AMPAS Tightens Voting Rules

BAFTA's nominations push Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another to the Oscar forefront with 14 nods, while Delroy Lindo’s snub highlights ongoing BAFTA–Oscar dynamics. Amy Madigan’s work in Weapons is noted amid the chatter, and a new AMPAS rule requiring members to confirm they’ve watched all nominated titles could reshape voting. The changes add a layer of unpredictability to the race as SAG/BAFTA results continue to influence final Oscar outcomes.

via Variety|
#ampas#amy-madigan#bafta
London-born Delroy Lindo rises as Spike Lee’s Oscar hopeful and secret weapon
movies1 month ago

London-born Delroy Lindo rises as Spike Lee’s Oscar hopeful and secret weapon

London-born actor Delroy Lindo earned a surprise Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination, part of a record 16-nod haul for his project, underscoring his long-running, career-boosting collaboration with Spike Lee and his evolution from a memorable face to a belated leading man. The piece also traces his Windrush-era roots, his ambivalent view of the UK, and his ongoing interest in Black British stories that span stage and screen.

via The Guardian|
#da-5-bloods#delroy-lindo#movies
Delroy Lindo Nets First Oscar Nod at 73, Capping a Long Run of Snubs
celebrity1 month ago

Delroy Lindo Nets First Oscar Nod at 73, Capping a Long Run of Snubs

Delroy Lindo, 73, earned his first Oscar nomination for Sinners, a milestone that ends a decades-long run of acclaimed work punctuated by notable snubs (including Spike Lee’s Malcolm X in 1992 and Da 5 Bloods in 2020). He told Entertainment Weekly he was “profoundly disappointed, frankly” by past Oscar chatter, but he and Spike Lee persisted. Sinners leads with 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Original Screenplay, while Lindo’s nomination caps a career that also features roles in Crooklyn, Clockers, Inside Man, Get Shorty and The Cider House Rules.

via The Daily Beast|
#celebrity#da-5-bloods#delroy-lindo
Delroy Lindo Breaks Through with Historic Oscar Nod for Sinners
entertainment1 month ago

Delroy Lindo Breaks Through with Historic Oscar Nod for Sinners

Delroy Lindo earned a shock Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Black vampire horror Sinners, marking the 73-year-old actor’s first Academy nod after decades of acclaimed work and notable Spike Lee collaborations; the piece praising his nuanced, emotionally charged performance—highlighted by a harrowing monologue about injustice—while noting Mescal’s non-nomination, framing Lindo’s recognition as a rare, well-deserved moment for Black cinema.

via Yahoo|
#delroy-lindo#delta-slim#entertainment
Delroy Lindo lands his first Oscar nomination at 73 for Sinners after candid snubs talk
entertainment1 month ago

Delroy Lindo lands his first Oscar nomination at 73 for Sinners after candid snubs talk

Delroy Lindo earned his first Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor) at age 73 for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a milestone he discussed after previously expressing profound disappointment over past snubs; the nomination comes as Sinners enjoyed strong awards-season buzz and global box office success, with Coogler and critics praising Lindo’s performance.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#delroy-lindo#entertainment#oscars
"The Last of Us" Season 1: Performance, Adaptation, and Emotional Impact.
television2 years ago

"The Last of Us" Season 1: Performance, Adaptation, and Emotional Impact.

Bella Ramsey's performance in the season finale of HBO's The Last of Us was stunning, particularly in two key scenes where they portrayed Ellie's childlike delight and wise resolve, as well as her emotional reaction to Joel's admission of attempted suicide. Delroy Lindo in UnPrisoned, Riley Keough in Daisy Jones & the Six, Adam Scott in Party Down, and Michelle Forbes in Star Trek: Picard also delivered standout performances this week.

via TVLine|
#adam-scott#bella-ramsey#delroy-lindo