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entertainment21 hours ago

Directors Roundtable: Six Visionaries Reveal Craft, Fear, and the Drive to Make Movies

The Hollywood Reporter assembles six top filmmakers—James Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow, Ryan Coogler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Chloé Zhao and Joachim Trier—for a Directors Roundtable. They discuss their diverse approaches to storytelling, the influences that shaped them, how personal experiences feed their work, and tease upcoming projects, revealing that their work remains a form of therapy and a way to connect with audiences across genres and generations.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cinema#directors#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Top Films of 2024: A Curated List

In 2024, cinema has served as a powerful medium to inform, educate, and broaden horizons amidst global divisions and misinformation. The year's top films, selected by international critics, reflect a diverse range of themes and directors, with a notable presence of female filmmakers in the top ten. The winning film addresses love and societal prejudices, emphasizing feminist themes. The list includes a variety of genres and stories from around the world, showcasing cinema's ability to transcend cultural and political boundaries.

via British Film Institute|
#2024#cinema#directors
entertainment1 year ago

Israeli-Palestinian Doc 'No Other Land' Triumphs at IDA Awards

"No Other Land," a documentary by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, won Best Feature Documentary and Best Director at the 40th IDA Documentary Awards. The film, set in the West Bank, also received the Courage Under Fire Award for its challenging production conditions. It has been recognized at other major events, including the Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle. Despite its success, "No Other Land" lacks U.S. distribution but has been released theatrically elsewhere.

via Deadline|
#awards#directors#documentary
entertainment1 year ago

Cher Criticizes 'Mask' Director Peter Bogdanovich as 'Arrogant Pig'

In a recent interview, Cher criticized her "Mask" director Peter Bogdanovich, calling him "arrogant" and "a pig" due to his behavior on set. Cher recounted an incident where Bogdanovich dismissed her input and threatened to cut her from the film. Bogdanovich, who passed away in 2022, had previously described Cher as difficult to work with. Cher also mentioned her dislike for director Frank Oz, whom she worked with on "Mermaids." These revelations come as Cher promotes her new memoir detailing her Hollywood career.

via New York Post |
#cher#directors#entertainment
business1 year ago

"Match Group Expands Board with Two New Directors in Deal with Activist Investor"

Match Group adds two new directors, Laura Jones and Spencer Rascoff, to its board in a deal with activist investor Elliott Management, following a "constructive" dialogue resulting in an information-sharing agreement. Elliott, known for board shakeups at other companies, believes in Match Group's potential for value creation despite its struggles with leadership turnover and declining paying users. The exact size of Elliott's position and its specific plans for a turnaround remain unclear.

via CNBC|
#activist-investor#business#directors
businessfinance1 year ago

"Nvidia Insiders Cash In: Directors Sell $180 Million in Shares"

Two Nvidia directors sold about $180 million in shares as the stock continues to reach record highs, with Tench Coxe selling 200,000 shares and Mark Stevens selling 12,000 shares. The sales come amidst Nvidia's soaring stock rally, driven by optimism about its AI computing chips. Last month, other directors unloaded 99,000 shares after Nvidia's strong earnings report, with the stock now boasting a market value of $2.2 trillion.

via Yahoo Finance|
#businessfinance#chipmaker#directors
entertainment1 year ago

"The Overlooked Impact of One-Woman Myth in Oscars Outrage"

Variety looks back at the 15 biggest director snubs of the last 25 years, including notable omissions like Denis Villeneuve for "Dune," Kathryn Bigelow for "Zero Dark Thirty," and Ava DuVernay for "Selma." The list also includes Bradley Cooper for "A Star is Born," Baz Luhrmann for "Moulin Rouge!," and Peter Jackson for "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Despite the Academy's historical oversight, there has been some improvement in recognizing diverse talent, but there is still work to be done in acknowledging comedies, horror films, animated and documentary filmmakers.

via Variety|
#directors#entertainment#filmmakers
entertainment1 year ago

"Where to Watch: Oscar-Nominated Films for Movie Buffs in 2022"

The Oscar nominations have left many with a long list of movies to watch. Some of the nominated films include "American Fiction," "Anatomy of a Fall," "Barbie," "The Color Purple," "The Holdovers," and "Killers of the Flower Moon." These films have received nominations in various categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and acting categories. They are available to watch in theaters and on various streaming platforms.

via NPR|
#best-picture#directors#entertainment