What does it mean to be ‘Best Picture’?
“Best Picture” is a massive concept that is not properly captured by the rules and logistics in place because it transcends them.
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Shared visions, conflicts in ‘A Fantastic Woman’: An interview with Sebastián Lelio and Daniela Vega
While they may disagree on how the film is experienced, they seem to have found a genuine rallying point around the limitlessness of their protagonist.
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The specter of Casey Affleck’s past ruined ‘A Ghost Story’ for me
We cannot separate abusive artists from the art they create — in order to hold them accountable, we must condemn their actions and acknowledge their impact
Content warning: sexual violence When watching movies, we bring much more than popcorn and M&M’s — we bring our experiences, both consciously and subconsciously, and they inform our perception of each film we watch. David Lowery’s “A Ghost Story” is built on the premise of this intimate cinematic exchange that
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The best worst movies on Netflix
For every “Wonder Woman” or new “Spider-Man,” throw in a “Sharknado” or “Twilight” movie every now and then. It keeps things interesting.
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“Moonlight” and the sadness label
Between midterms and fears about health insurance, safety and deportation, entertainment becomes a refuge.
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Film noir classic ‘The Third Man’ returns to screen
“The Third Man” is a classic black-and-white film that suggests that not everything is black and white. Its allure lies in its exploration of human uncertainty and the ambiguous nature of human motive. First released in 1949, the esteemed British film-noir movie earned a series of accolades, including the 1949
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‘Two Days, One Night’ profoundly explores job insecurity, co-worker animosity
“Two Days, One Night” features French actress Marion Cotillard, who is hunched, apathetic and convincingly vulnerable. Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, the writers and directors of the film, transform Cotillard from the beauty found in “Inception” and “The Dark Night Rises” to a dysfunctional mother, unable to keep her life together.
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Live blog: The 86th Academy Awards
The 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles will begin at 5:30 p.m. PST. Daily Cal Arts & Entertainment staff members Lynn Yu and Taran Moriates bring you the latest updates from the ceremony.
Academy Award nominee describes challenges faced by Latin American performers
Acclaimed Mexican actor Demián Bichir stopped by campus Thursday afternoon to discuss challenges that Latin American actors face in Hollywood as well as to encourage undocumented students to continue striving toward their dreams.
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ArCATypes: And Best Speaker goes to …
Every year, dozens of these ceremonies pop out metal mini statues like popcorn — which would seem to devalue the act of being honored. But these ceremonies all culminate in the Oscars, which provides the ultimate form of career justification in the most widely consumed storytelling medium today.
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