The New York Times – Film:
The stalemate is in its fifth month, and talks between the union and the Hollywood studios resumed for the first time since August.
Author: Nicole Sperling
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Confusion in Hollywood as Some Productions Are Allowed to Continue
The New York Times – Film:
The striking actors’ union is granting waivers to some projects not affiliated with the major studios, but questions persist about who qualifies and why.
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The SAG-AFTRA Union Could Strike in Hollywood This Week
The New York Times – Film:
If actors go on strike when their deal with studios ends on Wednesday, it will be the first time they and the writers have been out at the same time since 1960.
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Oscars’ Best Picture Hopefuls Must Spend More Time in Theaters
The New York Times – Film:
To be eligible for the academy’s top prize, films will need to have an initial theatrical run of a week in one of six U.S. cities, and then expand to other cities across the country.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicole Holofcener on the Absurdity of Everyday Life
The New York Times – Film:
The star and director share a sensibility that comes through in their new film, “You Hurt My Feelings,” about a small thing that rocks a marriage.
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How the Last Writers’ Strike Changed Things Onscreen
The New York Times – Film:
The impact included promising shows that lost their audiences, films rushed into production with flimsy scripts and turbocharging reality programming.
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Hoping to Draw Moviegoers and Filmmakers, Amazon Heads to Theaters
The New York Times – Film:
The streaming company released Ben Affleck’s “Air” on 3,500 movie screens this week, and it plans to open 10 to 12 films theatrically every year.