Arthur Harari

Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar received a standing ovation at Cannes, declaring Europe must not be subjected to Trump amidst growing censorship concerns. He emphasized artists' moral duty to speak out against threats to democracy, criticizing the Oscars for its apolitical stance and calling the US a "totalitarian regime" born from democracy.

As the Cannes Film Festival kicks off, 22 films vie for the coveted Palme d'Or, featuring masterpieces from acclaimed directors. However, the reduced presence of women filmmakers has stirred debate, leading critics to label the event as engaging in 'feminism washing.' Nonetheless, this year’s selection remains a vibrant mix of global stories and perspectives.

The ‘Soul of Asia’ section will make a comeback at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) with six films from the Asian continent.

Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' won 'Best Original Screenplay' at the BAFTA Film Awards. The film, starring Sandra Huller, follows a German writer accused of murdering her French husband. Their conflicted relationship is put on trial, with their blind son as a key witness.

The nominations for the 33rd Gotham Awards have been announced, kicking off the awards season in Hollywood. The diverse range of nominees includes films such as "All Of Us Strangers," "Beef," and "The Zone," as well as talents like Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck. The awards, which celebrate independent cinema, will take place on November 27 in New York City.

The 2023 Gotham Awards were held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, marking the beginning of the awards season. The event celebrated the best in film and television, with the presence of notable stars from the entertainment industry. "Past Lives" emerged as the Best Feature, while Charles Melton won Best Supporting Performance for "May December" and Lily Gladstone received accolades for her lead performance in "The Unknown Country." The awards embraced a gender-neutral approach to acting categories and allowed more diverse entries, including larger productions like "Barbie.

Jo Koy received backlash from netizens at the 81st Golden Globes for his 'big boobie' joke on Barbie and trolling Taylor Swift over her relationship with Travis Kelce. The event aimed to reclaim its status as the third most significant awards show of the year, but Koy's jokes fell flat and irked viewers. Koy's remark about Barbie being a plastic doll with big boobs earned him awkward reactions from the Barbie cast and Taylor Swift. Fans took to social media to slam the host for his distasteful remarks.

Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid unveiled the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. The announcement was broadcasted live on the Academy's social media platforms. The comprehensive list of nominees encompasses various categories, acknowledging exceptional accomplishments in the film industry. These nominations pave the way for the highly awaited awards ceremony, dedicated to honoring excellence in cinema.

"Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan's epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at Sunday's BAFTA film awards in London, delivering a serious statement ahead of next month's Oscars. The movie earned seven awards in total, including best film, best director for Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. Im the film, Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the US theoretical physicist often called the "father of the atomic bomb", who was haunted by the consequences of his creation.

First-time host Jo Koy presided over the telecast, which took place, as always, at the Beverly Hilton.

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominate the 2024 Golden Globe nominations. Other notable nominees include Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro,' Leonardo DiCaprio for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and Greta Lee for 'Past Lives.' The awards also recognize outstanding television achievements, with notable series like 'Succession' and 'The Crown' receiving nominations. Margot Robbie discloses a producer's request to adjust the release date of 'Barbie' due to the success of 'Oppenheimer.' The Golden Globes ceremony, which will introduce new categories, is set to take place on January 7, 2024.

The complete list of nominations for the ASTRA Awards 2024 has been unveiled, and Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara's Jawan has secured a spot in the Best International Feature category. Jawan will compete with Anatomy of a Fall (France), Concrete Utopia (South Korea), Fallen Leaves (Finland), Perfect Days (Japan), Radical (Mexico), Society of the Snow (Spain), The Taste of Things (France), The Teacher’s Lounge (Germany), and The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom) in the Best International Feature category. The winners of the ASTRA Awards will be announced on February 26, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Hollywood stars are preparing to dance the night away as box office smash "Barbie" leads nominees for Sunday's Golden Globes, the kickoff to the industry's glitzy awards season. The first big party in Tinseltown since contentious labor disputes last year, the Globes will honor the best of film and television according to roughly 300 entertainment journalists from around the world. "Barbie," the female-empowering doll adventure, tops the field with nine nominations. The movie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie is expected to claim the trophy for best film musical or comedy over "The Holdovers," "Poor Things" and others, according to experts polled by the Gold Derby website.