The New York Times – Film:
The organization investigated whether an Oscars campaign for the “To Leslie” actress Andrea Riseborough had violated rules.
Category: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Andrea Riseborough’s Path to Surprise Oscar Nomination Is Scrutinized
The New York Times – Film:
Andrea Riseborough got the nod for the little-seen “To Leslie.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reviewing whether her A-list campaign violated rules.
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Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.
The New York Times – Film:
History, finances and practical concerns all played a role in preserving the movies being shown at To Save and Project.
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Sacheen Littlefeather and the Question of Native Identity
The New York Times – Film:
The actress, who died Oct. 2, became famous for a protest at the 1973 Oscars. Now a researcher and Littlefeather’s own sisters dispute her claims that she was Native American. Her defenders say Indian identity is a complex matter.
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After Hollywood’s Reckoning, a Fear It Was Short-Lived
The New York Times – Film:
The #MeToo movement led to increased diversity and representation in the entertainment industry, but now there is worry that it has begun to regress.
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Will Smith Film ‘Emancipation’ Will Be Released in December
The New York Times – Film:
Apple said the movie, Mr. Smith’s first since his infamous slap at the Oscars, would be in theaters on Dec. 2 and begin streaming on Dec. 9.
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Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Rejected Brando’s Oscar, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Film:
The actress was booed at the Academy Awards in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando’s behalf in protest of Hollywood’s depictions of Native Americans.
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Film Academy’s Museum Connects With Visitors in First Year
The New York Times – Film:
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures attracted about 20 percent more people than it expected since opening in September 2021. Now it needs to keep the momentum going.
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Academy Museum’s Show on Black Cinema Raises Questions About Who It’s for
The New York Times – Film:
“Regeneration” is a worthwhile look at stars and films, but it presents a tale of difficulty and triumph that doesn’t always engage with Hollywood’s history of racism.