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Tiny Desk, Big Blues: Generations Collide in Sinners Concert
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Tiny Desk, Big Blues: Generations Collide in Sinners Concert

NPR’s Tiny Desk features Sinners stars Buddy Guy and Miles Caton performing as the film’s Sammie Moore, with Guy kicking off the set by delivering two blues classics—“Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues” and “Hoochie Coochie Man”—before Caton joins for the Sammie-centric numbers “Travelin’” and “I Lied to You.” The duet showcases cross-generational chemistry, underscores the movie’s Oscar-nominated soundtrack buzz, and celebrates legacy as Black History Month closes.

Sinners Breaks Oscar Nominations Record as BAFTA Night Is Marred by Racism
entertainment2 days ago

Sinners Breaks Oscar Nominations Record as BAFTA Night Is Marred by Racism

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners becomes the most-nominated film in Oscar history with 16 nominations (including best film and director), while BAFTA night is overshadowed by a racist on-stage remark. The film blends Southern Gothic horror with Black history, faith, and music, featuring Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson’s score and the song I Lied to You, with Miles Canton portraying Sammie; it is distributed by Warner Bros.

Coogler on Sinners, Oscars Milestones, and the Weight of Black Filmmaking
entertainment2 days ago

Coogler on Sinners, Oscars Milestones, and the Weight of Black Filmmaking

Coogler discusses Sinners and its record Oscar nods, framing his work as the true reward and stressing mentorship from Spike Lee and John Singleton, the importance of community through Proximity Media, and the need to stay focused amid representation stats. He reflects on the historic moment for Black filmmakers, his joint nomination with wife Zinzi Evans, therapy and family as anchors, and teases future projects including Black Panther 3 and an X-Files-inspired series.

Warner Bros Demands BBC Cut After BAFTA Slur Incident
entertainment4 days ago

Warner Bros Demands BBC Cut After BAFTA Slur Incident

Warner Bros. pressed BAFTA within minutes of an involuntary racial slur directed at stars at the BAFTA Film Awards, asking that the moment be cut from the BBC broadcast; BAFTA apologized and the BBC removed the footage from iPlayer amid competing accounts from Penny Lane TV and gallery staff, while Warner Bros. sought further talks with the BBC, though no meeting materialized.

Sinners Sets BAFTA Record as Most Decorated Black-Directed Film
entertainment5 days ago

Sinners Sets BAFTA Record as Most Decorated Black-Directed Film

At the BAFTA Film Awards 2026, Warner Bros.' Sinners became the most decorated film by a Black director, winning Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Best Supporting Actor for Wunmi Mosaku, and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson, among 13 nominations. The film eclipses Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave as the most decorated Black-directed film; BAFTA has yet to honor a Black filmmaker with Best Director, while One Battle After Another won Best Film.

Bafta 2026: One Battle After Another tops nominations as London ceremony nears
entertainment6 days ago

Bafta 2026: One Battle After Another tops nominations as London ceremony nears

The 2026 Bafta Film Awards in London are led by One Battle After Another with 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also strong; Timothée Chalamet is a frontrunner for best actor and Jessie Buckley is tipped for best actress. The ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming at the Royal Festival Hall, airs in the UK on BBC One/iPlayer from 19:00 GMT (the ceremony starts at 17:00 before broadcast) and in the US on E! at 20:00 ET. The Baftas also highlight UK talent in categories like Outstanding British Film and Best British debut, and Dame Donna Langley will receive the BAFTA Fellowship.

PTA Clinches DGA, Boosting Oscar Hopes for One Battle After Another
entertainment20 days ago

PTA Clinches DGA, Boosting Oscar Hopes for One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Directors Guild Award for One Battle After Another, marking a major lead in Oscar season after wins at Gotham, Critics Choice and Golden Globes. The DGA win positions him as a favored Best Director contender, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners as the main challenger after its 16 Oscar nominations. The DGA ceremony also honored first-time director Charlie Polinger and documentary filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov.

Baftas crown One Battle After Another with 14 nods as Sinners and Hamnet follow
entertainment1 month ago

Baftas crown One Battle After Another with 14 nods as Sinners and Hamnet follow

Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads the Bafta nominations with 14 nods, followed by Sinners (13) and Hamnet and Marty Supreme (11 each). The awards emphasize UK talent with extra categories and six-slot acting ballots, and Alan Cumming will host the ceremony on February 22. Some Oscar-nominated performers were omitted at Bafta, while others like Jesse Plemons and Odessa A’Zion earned Bafta nods; KPop Demon Hunters was ineligible due to its Netflix release.

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack
film1 month ago

BAFTA 2026 Nominations: One Battle After Another Leads the Pack

Deadline reports BAFTA Film Awards nominations for 2026, led by Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with 14 nominations (including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay), followed by Sinners with 13 (notably Best Director and Original Screenplay). Hamnet and Marty Supreme are close with 11 each. The lineup includes first-time nominees like Michael B. Jordan in the Best Actor category, with Ryan Coogler and Chloé Zhao among the Best Director contenders. The ceremony takes place on February 22, 2026, with the full nominations list detailed in the piece.

One Battle After Another Tops BAFTA Nominations Race
entertainment1 month ago

One Battle After Another Tops BAFTA Nominations Race

Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads the BAFTA film nominations with 14, followed by Sinners on 13 and Hamnet and Marty Supreme on 11 each. Hamnet sets a record as the most-nominated film directed by a woman (Chloé Zhao), underscoring ongoing gender-balance debates in directing. DiCaprio also ties the all-time Bafta leading-actor record with seven nominations, while Paul Mescal earns a Supporting Actor nod; Jessie Buckley tops Best Actress chatter for Hamnet. The ceremony airs in February with Alan Cumming hosting.

Oscars 98th Nominations Spark Record-Setting Stats and Surprises
entertainment1 month ago

Oscars 98th Nominations Spark Record-Setting Stats and Surprises

The 98th Academy Awards nominations bring a wave of records and trivia: “Sinners” leads with a historic 16 nominations, the most ever, while “One Battle After Another” claims 13 nominations—marking the first year with two films reaching 13+ nominations. Josh Safdie earns four nominations in a single year, and for the third time all five Best Director nominees are also up for writing. Timothée Chalamet becomes the youngest to be nominated for Best Actor and Best Picture in the same year, Emma Stone achieves a similar acting/producing overlap, and Leonardo DiCaprio ties the record for the most Best Picture appearances. Horror nominations hit a new high with 27, and numerous Best Picture/Director records surface, including posthumous nominations, non-English-language contenders, and a surge in women directors. Neon breaks previous patterns by having multiple Best Picture nominees, while other stats touch on producers, international features, and seasonal release patterns.

Sinners and One Battle After Another Lead Early 2026 Oscar Predictions
entertainment1 month ago

Sinners and One Battle After Another Lead Early 2026 Oscar Predictions

AwardsWatch kicks off the 2026 Oscar season with its first winner predictions, led by Sinners’ record 16 nominations and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another as the likely Best Picture frontrunner. The piece maps early bets across major categories, including Best Director (Anderson), acting for lead and supporting roles, and key crafts (editing, design, score, and more), while noting that Sinners and One Battle After Another are expected to dominate multiple races. It also flags potential wins for Frankenstein, Hamnet, Sentimental Value and others in craft categories, and promises deeper breakdowns in future Frontrunner Fridays as guilds and BAFTA results could still shift the outcomes.