The New York Times – Film:
The American “Club Kid” and Spanish “Black Ball” are among the most likely to impress academy voters, while Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem also stood out.
Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)
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Rex Reed, Film Critic Known for Acerbic Reviews, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Film:
He fawned over Old Hollywood stars and sparred with Frank Sinatra. Nora Ephron marveled at his ability to get his subjects to say the things they did.
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Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for
The New York Times – Film:
The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking.
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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Director’s Oscar Is Found After Airline Lost It
The New York Times – Travel:
Pavel Talankin, a co-director and star of the documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” was told by T.S.A. agents that his Academy Award could be used as a weapon.
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Dean Tavoularis, Oscar-Winning Production Designer for Coppola, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Film:
He worked on 13 Francis Ford Coppola films, including “The Godfather” trilogy and “Apocalypse Now,” and recreated the Las Vegas Strip for “One From the Heart.”
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Luis Puenzo, Director of Oscar-Winning Argentine Film, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Film:
“The Official Story,” set during Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship, won the country its first Academy Award for best foreign language film, in 1986.
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‘The Interview’: Violence Shaped Charlize Theron. It Doesn’t Define Her.
The New York Times – Film:
The Oscar-winning actress on pain, healing and becoming an action hero.
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Most Stylish Stars of the 2026 Awards Season: Teyana Taylor, Odessa A’Zion and More
The New York Times – Film:
Whether loud or quiet, formal or relaxed, the awards season attire of these eight individuals was surprising, delightful and worn with ease.
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Valerie Perrine, Screen Siren Who Won Critical Acclaim, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Film:
Known early on for skin-baring temptress roles, she later earned rave reviews, a Cannes award and an Oscar nomination for her performance in the Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny.”