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• Film academy to conduct 'review' after Andrea Riseborough's surprise Oscar nod
  The announcement, which does not mention Riseborough by name, comes amid scrutiny of the campaign that landed her a nod for little-seen 'To Leslie.'
• For film lovers, Sundance matters as much as ever. Here are 19 (more) reasons why
  Mark Olsen and Justin Chang reflect on the return to an in-person Sundance — and (at least) 19 films to keep any eye on in 2023.
• Yes, Rita Ora and director Taika Waititi are married. She's finally singing about it
  Singer Rita Ora confirms she and director Takai Waititi are married. She also channeled their romance in her new single, "You Only Love Me."
• He hates the phrase 'boys will be boys.' So his Oscar-nominated movie fights back
  Filmmaker Lukas Dhont and star Eden Dambrine explain how Belgian Oscar nominee 'Close' finds drama in society's limited definitions of 'masculinity.'
• 'A Thousand and One' and 'Going to Mars' win top prizes at Sundance
  The Sundance Film Festival announced their 2023 awards on Friday, with 'A Thousand and One' and 'Going to Mars' winning top U.S. jury prizes.
• Review: Stirring Italian film 'Nostalgia' evocatively revisits the past
  Pierfrancesco Favino's sensitive portrayal of a middle-aged man returning to Naples after decades away anchors director Mario Martone's absorbing, finely tuned drama "Nostalgia."
• Review: 'Cairo Conspiracy' mixes religion and politics in a compelling thriller
  Filmmaker Tarik Saleh explores the tensions between religion and politics in the twisty thriller 'Cairo Conspiracy,' winner of best screenplay at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
• Review: Terrific dramatic thriller 'Man in the Basement' may remind you of people you know
  Philippe Le Guay's "The Man in the Basement" effectively infuses the tenant-from-hell genre with deeper meaning via a Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist.
• Review: Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel create sparks in 'Shotgun Wedding'
  Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel stare down a 'Shotgun Wedding' on Prime Video; Bob Odenkirk ponders a "Life Upside Down"; a French diplomat's reputation is smeared in "Kompromat."
• Review: Deon Taylor's pandemic thriller 'Fear' prioritizes style over scares
  Deon Taylor, contemporary Hollywood's chief purveyor of the mid-budget adult thriller, overstuffs his latest movie, 'Fear,' with so many ideas, it fails to generate any scares of its own.
• Review: Bring tissues to the Oscar-nominated 'Close,' but also a little skepticism
  Lukas Dhont's artful tearjerker, nominated for the Academy Award for best international feature, prettifies a hard-hitting subject.
• Review: Featuring a comedy dream cast, Kenya Barris' 'You People' eventually loses its edge
  Kenya Barris takes his brand of cultural satire to feature length in the Netflix comedy "You People," starring Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
• Randall Emmett, Ambyr Childers settle domestic violence restraining order dispute
  On Thursday, the two sides notified a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge that they had reached a confidential settlement agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed.
• Andrea Riseborough's 'To Leslie' heads back to theaters after best actress Oscar nod
  Indie drama 'To Leslie,' which made only $27,000 in its first theatrical run, heads back to cinemas after star Andrea Riseborough's surprise Oscar nomination.
• Review: Brandon Cronenberg's weird and wonderful 'Infinity Pool' is a unique ride
  Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgård in director Brandon Cronenberg's 'Infinity Pool,' mixing identity crisis and body horror at an exclusive resort.
• The Razzies rescind nomination for child actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong after uproar
  The Razzies take back their worst-actress nomination of 'Firestarter' star Ryan Kiera Armstrong after facing backlash for nominating a child actor.
• Commentary: It's not just the Oscars that fail Black women. It's the entire awards ecosystem
  From critics groups to the guilds to the Academy Awards, Hollywood's highest honors continue to overlook Black women — eight years after #OscarsSoWhite.
• Jeremy Renner was trying to save his nephew when he was run over by a snowplow
  When Jeremy Renner was crushed by a snowplow on New Year's Day, the actor was trying to save his adult nephew, according to a sheriff's report.
• How to watch every best picture winner from 1960 through 1969
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'The Apartment' and 'West Side Story.'
• How to watch (almost) every Best Picture winner from 1927 through 2022
  From 'Wings' to 'CODA,' here's our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize.
• How to watch every Best Picture winner from 1930 through 1939
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'It Happened One Night' and 'Gone With the Wind.'
• How to watch (almost) every Best Picture winner from 1940 through 1949
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'Casablanca' and 'The Best Years of Our Lives.'
• How to watch every best picture winner from 1950 through 1959
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'All About Eve' and 'On the Waterfront.'
• How to watch every best picture winner from 1970 through 1979
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'The Godfather' and 'Rocky.'
• How to watch every Best Picture winner from 1980 through 1989
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'Terms of Endearment' and 'Rain Man.'
• How to watch every best picture winner from 2000 through 2009
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'Chicago' and 'No Country for Old Men.'
• How to watch every best picture winner from 2010 through 2019
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'Birdman' and 'Parasite.'
• How to watch (almost) every Best Picture winner and nominee of the 2020s
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including "Nomadland" and "CODA."
• How Andrea Riseborough pulled off that shocking Oscar nomination
  The actor received a groundswell of support from A-listers for her role in the otherwise little seen "To Leslie."
• How to watch every best picture winner from 1990 through 1999
  Our guide to streaming the winners of the Academy Awards' top prize, including 'Forrest Gump' and 'Titanic.'
• All the 2023 best picture Oscar nominees ranked, from worst to best
  Best picture is the only Oscars category that uses a preferential ballot, where voters rank all 10 nominees. Here's how our critic would rank them.
• 'Everything Everywhere' cast and crew visited Monterey Park on eve of Oscars noms: 'This is not the time to stay away'
  On the eve of their 11 Oscar nominations and a record year for Asian acting nominees, cast and crew of best picture nominee 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' gathered in Monterey Park to show their support.
• Snub of Black performances in 2023 Oscar nods has some declaring #OscarsSoWhite again
  The 2023 Oscar nominations did not include any for Black performers in a leading role. Many point to the snubs of Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler.
• Jamie Lee Curtis' reaction to her first Oscar nod is so pure: 'No filters. No fakery'
  Jamie Lee Curtis — the self-appointed 2023 awards season cheerleader — shares photos of her gleeful reaction to her first Oscar nomination.
• How Andrea Riseborough earned a surprise 2023 Oscar nomination for 'To Leslie'
  A star-studded social media campaign helped the addiction drama 'To Leslie' and its star, Andrea Riseborough, get 2023 Oscars recognition Tuesday.
• 'Everything Everywhere' stars rejoice as film leads Oscar nominations: 'Make art that leads us to heal each other'
  'Everything Everywhere All at Once' scores a leading 11 Oscar nominations as Asian actors make history.
• The Oscar best picture nominees just made history. Surprisingly, it's for their box office
  In nominating two billion-dollar smashes in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' the Oscars hope to draw in a broader audience.
• Oscar nominations 2023: All the snubs and surprises
  Oscar nominations bring surprises, including Andrea Riseborough, Ana de Armas and Brian Tyree Henry; and snubs of Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis.
• Jordan Peele's 'Nope' is shut out of 2023 Oscar nominations despite buzz and acclaim
  Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' starring Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya, was a critical and commercial success. But the Oscars snubbed it Tuesday morning.
• 2023 Oscar nominations overlook women directors
  Female filmmakers Sarah Polley, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Charlotte Wells were shut out of the best director field in Tuesday's Oscar nominations.
• Austin Butler thanks 'clairvoyant' Vanessa Hudgens for setting him on the road to 'Elvis' Oscar
  The first-time Oscar nominee opens up about his former partner, mourning Lisa Marie Presley and why Elvis still matters.
• John Williams makes Oscars history as oldest nominee
  At 90 years old, the 'Fabelmans' composer set a new record as the awards' oldest nominee in any category.
• Angela Bassett makes Marvel history with her Oscar nomination
  'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's' Angela Bassett is a 2023 Oscar nominee for supporting actress — and the first actor nominated for an MCU project.
• Here's the full list of 2023 Oscar nominees
  Here are the nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards in all categories, announced live Tuesday from the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills.
• Julian Sands' family breaks silence as search for 'beloved' missing actor continues
  Julian Sands is one of the two hikers who went missing in the San Gabriel Mountains. The actor's family has released a statement as the search continues.
• Zoe Saldaña is first actor to star in four films that broke $2 billion at box office
  Zoe Saldaña's work on blockbuster film franchises including 'The Avengers' and 'Avatar' just earned her a cool box-office distinction.
• How to watch Tuesday's Oscar nominations announcement
  Want to watch live as the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards are announced Tuesday? Set your alarm and read this story.
• Commentary: Oscar or not, Paul Mescal makes screen acting look natural again
  The most authentic performance of the year may not get an Oscar nomination. But if you care about acting, you should see Paul Mescal in 'Aftersun.'
• Congrats (?) to 2023's top Razzie nominees: 'Blonde,' Pete Davidson, Tom Hanks
  Andrew Dominik's 'Blonde' leads the Razzie nominees with eight nominations. Tom Hanks, Pete Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly also cleaned up this year.
• The Independents: We're following a year in the life of 7 Sundance filmmakers
  To commemorate next year's 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, we're spending 12 months looking at the lives of 7 members of this year's class.
• Chris Evans asks Jeremy Renner: Hey, tough guy, did anyone even check on the snowplow?
  After Jeremy Renner shared a health update about his recent accident, co-star Chris Evans cheekily inquired about the well-being of his snowplow.
• Sundance: As 'Cat Person' ruins a viral sensation, 'Eileen' makes a stir of its own
  Our film critic considers two literary adaptations, of Kristen Roupenian's story and Ottessa Moshfegh's novel, that arrive at very different outcomes.
• Brandon Cronenberg breaks down 'Infinity Pool,' the most disturbing film at Sundance
  The filmmaker details the bad vacation that inspired his hallucinatory freakout starring Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgård, in theaters Friday.
• Psychological thrillers 'Fair Play' and 'Magazine Dreams' jolt Sundance competition to life
  Film critic Justin Chang examines two Sundance films that draw blood: Chloe Domont's 'Fair Play' and Jonathan Majors vehicle 'Magazine Dreams.'
• 'People are terrified': Inside the premiere of Sundance's surprise Brett Kavanaugh doc
  Seven key takeaways from Friday's Sundance Film Festival premiere of Doug Liman's 'Justice' and the Q&A that followed.
• Her new thriller takes on the male ego. She hopes it starts fights in the parking lot
  Showing at Sundance, Chloe Domont's feature debut, 'Fair Play,' stars Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich as a couple who come undone under professional pressure.
• Can you feel Hilaria Baldwin's pain? Alec Baldwin's wife has blunt message for media
  After Alec Baldwin learned he would face involuntary manslaughter charges, wife Hilaria Baldwin wore a sweatshirt with a less-than-subtle message.
• Review: COVID-19 gets the horror treatment in "Sick"; "Kids vs. Aliens" is sweetly scruffy
  Peacock's "Sick," co-written by "Scream's" Kevin Williamson, offers a terror take on COVID-19; "Kids vs. Aliens" on VOD; "The Fabelmans" come home and more VOD offerings.
• Our film critic picks 6 movies to make time for at this year's Sundance Film Festival
  The first in-person Sundance since 2020 is about to begin. Our critic has some early recommendations, including 'The Eternal Memory' and 'Mami Wata.'
• Oscars nominations 2023: Final predictions for all 23 categories
  Here is our full list of Oscar predictions, including possible snubs and surprises. And a word of warning: Watch out for 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
• With the Alec Baldwin charges, what will happen to the production of 'Rust'?
  Actor Alec Baldwin will face criminal charges in the accidental, on-set fatal shooting of a cinematographer. What now for 'Rust'?
• Review: There's no saving Jesse Eisenberg 'When You Finish Saving the World'
  Jesse Eisenberg's 'When You Finish Saving the World,' starring Finn Wolfhard and Julianne Moore, feels caught between social satire and a sensitive indie.
• Review: Rugby romance 'In From the Side' struggles with deeper issues
  Multitasking filmmaker Matt Carter's 'In From the Side' brings a lusty love story to the rugby pitch but fails to make the central relationship worth caring about.
• Review: 'Chess Story' makes masterful moves in taut update of a Stefan Zweig novel
  Oliver Masucci is riveting as a Viennese man outmaneuvering his Nazi captors in the intricate period drama 'Chess Story,' directed by Philipp Stölzl.
• Review: Your guide to 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond'
  "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond" will totally confuse the uninitiated, but may amuse fans.
• Review: Reimagined Chinese legends power the visual marvel 'New Gods: Yang Jian'
  A new cinematic universe - built of old legends - bursts with creativity in the gorgeously animated "New Gods: Yang Jian."
• Review: 'Beautiful Beings' balances the brutality and tenderness of teen adolescence
  Raw emotion makes up for a lack of an overarching vision in the Icelandic film about four wayward young boys.
• 'Rust' charges met with mixed reaction: sympathy and hate for Alec Baldwin
  While cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family praised criminal charges against 'Rust' star Alec Baldwin and the film's armorer, the industry was mum.
• What's next for Alec Baldwin after 'Rust' criminal charges
  Facing criminal charges in the shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust,' Alec Baldwin is likely to see his damaged career erode even further.
• Key question at Alec Baldwin's criminal trial: Is he to blame for Halyna Hutchins' death?
  The charges expected against Alec Baldwin in the shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins demonstrate the challenges of involuntary manslaughter prosecutions.
• Alec Baldwin and weapons handler to be charged with manslaughter in deadly 'Rust' shooting
  More than a year after "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the film's set near Santa Fe, star-producer Alec Baldwin and the movie's armorer are being charged in her death.
• Alfonso Cuarón could reunite with Iñárritu and Del Toro at Oscars with 'Le Pupille'
  Alfonso Cuarón joins the Oscar conversation as producer of a very atypical Christmas film about a rebellious girl at a strict boarding school in the 1940s.
• Review: 'Missing' turns up more terrors in tech and true crime
  The thrilling franchise follow-up "Missing" updates the formula of 2018's "Searching" to further examine the role tech plays in our daily lives.
• Indie film is at a crossroads. And Sundance is full of 'canaries in the coal mine'
  As the film festival returns in person for the first time since 2020, organizers, filmmakers and executives reflect on its role in a changing culture.
• John Larroquette confirms he was paid in weed to narrate 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre'
  'It was a favor,' John Larroquette said of participating in the slasher classic 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre.' His new project is a 'Night Court' reboot.
• Prosecutors to reveal if Alec Baldwin will be charged in 'Rust' shooting tomorrow
  Catastrophic mistakes on the low-budget western led to the accidental shooting death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on a ranch near Santa Fe.
• Jeremy Renner is out of the hospital and watching himself on TV at home with family
  Actor Jeremy Renner is out of the hospital weeks after he was hospitalized with serious injuries from a snow-plowing accident.
• The 'Goonies' house will soon become a fan haven, thanks to a Kansas businessman
  Kansas businessman Behman Zakeri purchased a home featured in 'The Goonies' for more than $1.6 million in December. Here's what he plans to do with it.
• Channing Tatum plans to remake 'Ghost' and take on the Patrick Swayze role himself
  Channing Tatum, whose production company owns the rights to 'Ghost,' plans to remake the iconic movie — with a few changes along the way.
• 'Munich,' 'Lincoln,' 'The Fabelmans' — look for DP Janusz Kamiński on a Spielberg set
  How 'Schindler's List' launched one of the all-time great director-cinematographer collaborations. 'He loves, genuinely loves, making movies, and that's it,' Janusz Kamiński says of Steven Spielberg.
• These 'difficult actors' said 'RRR' couldn't be done. Their director proved them wrong
  N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan open up about unifying Indian cinema, breaking into Hollywood and director S.S. Rajamouli's obsessive attention to detail.
• Gina Lollobrigida, film star who conquered Italy, Hollywood and the world, dies at 95
  Gina Lollobrigida, the high-spirited actor who had dual careers in Hollywood and Europe and who for many embodied sultry glamour, has died at 95.
• Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson bow out of awards show after contracting COVID-19
  Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson both scored Critics Choice Award nominations for their work in 'The Banshees of Inisherin.'
• 'Wakanda Forever's' deep dive into the underwater culture of Talokan
  Production designer Hannah Beachler got a crash course in Mesoamerican history. Then she took it into the future.
• James Cameron makes effects-heavy global blockbusters. But the acting? It's pure
  With state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge performance capture, the 'Avatar' movies appear to challenge actors in ways that have nothing to do with acting. Not so, the director says.
• How 'M3GAN' turned a 10-year-old David Guetta and Sia hit into spooky murder-doll music
  The Times spoke with 'M3GAN' music supervisor Andrea von Foerster and composer Anthony B. Willis about the hilariously scary tunes in the horror-camp classic.
• Six top producers reveal how they got the job done for their Oscar-contending films
  The forces behind 'Avatar,' 'Banshees,' 'Elvis,' 'Maverick' and more take us behind the scenes on the making of their films.
• 'Cheerleader' Jamie Lee Curtis has COVID-19 and will bow out of awards events
  Jamie Lee Curtis, whose Golden Globes reaction shot with Michelle Yeoh went viral, has to sit out some awards events due to COVID-19.
• Watch Darren Criss lead a star-studded 'Spirited' singalong to kick off Oscar race
  David Foster, Diane Warren and more joined composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul at Criss' Hollywood piano bar as the original song race heats up.
• Ezra Miller gets probation in Vermont booze theft after pleading guilty to trespassing
  'The Flash' star Ezra Miller avoided jail time Friday in Vermont after a burglary charge was cut to misdemeanor trespassing. The actor pleaded guilty.
• Review: 'The Drop' doesn't always work as a comedy, but it has the ring of hard-won truth
  Hulu has the comedy "The Drop," "Candy Land" serves up '70s-style exploitation, Nicolas Cage stars in a western and "She Said" lands on Peacock
• Review: No, movies are not empathy machines — and the brilliant 'Saint Omer' shows why
  Stunningly acted by Guslagie Malanda and Kayije Kagame, Alice Diop's quietly spellbinding courtroom drama will represent France in the Oscar race for best international feature.
• 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominations show love for 'Wakanda Forever,' 'Abbott,' Beyoncé
  'Wakanda Forever,' 'Abbott Elementary,' Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led Thursday's NAACP Image Awards nominations.
• Review: 'Skinamarink' takes viewers on a dark, disturbing journey to the edge of oblivion
  An immersive horror movie that demands to be seen in a theater, director Kyle Edward Ball's 'Skinamarink' drops the viewer into a disorienting exploration of a darkened house.
• Commentary: A critic does therapy with Phil Stutz, go-to shrink for Jonah Hill and other stars
  An encounter with Dr. Phil Stutz, the subject of 'Stutz,' the Netflix documentary Jonah Hill made about his beloved Hollywood therapist.
• Inside the tale of a real-life child killer so intense it made its director faint
  'I had given birth to a monster,' filmmaker Alice Diop tells The Times. 'And the baby monster became a film called "Saint Omer."'
• Now that the actors, directors and producers have spoken, what movie will win the Oscar?
  The Producers Guild announced its slate of 10 nominees Thursday, the day after the Directors Guild and Screen Actors Guild weighed in. Here's a look at the best picture Oscar race, running down the films that the PGA honored.
• Rita Wilson's song for 'A Man Called Otto' continues conversations she couldn't let end
  The film is a comedy, but its deeper themes are what drove the actor-singer-songwriter-producer to make it — as well as her original song ' 'Til You're Home.'
• Review: 'House Party,' a blast from the past that should have remained there
  A reboot of the popular 1990 comedy starring Kid 'n Play, 'House Party' stars Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole as would-be event promoters 'borrowing' LeBron James' mansion.
• Even when all is quiet, sound brings forth the emotions of World War I
  The film used letters from those at war -- and their metaphorical descriptions of the sounds -- to be aurally authentic yet not pinned to "scientific" accuracy.

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• ‘Infinity Pool’ and the Battle for an R Rating
  The story of how an extreme horror movie with an orgy scene fought off an NC-17 label involves a film-board whisperer, minuscule cuts and talk of a new rating.
• Sundance Film Festival 2023: Standout Movies
  Dramas about couples (“Cat Person”) and families (“A Thousand and One”) tackle complex lives; documentaries on Judy Blume and Nikki Giovanni entertain.
• ‘A Thousand and One’ and Nikki Giovanni Documentary Win at Sundance Film Festival
  Other prizes go to “Scrapper,” about a British girl and her estranged father, and “The Eternal Memory,” about a Chilean couple coping with Alzheimer’s.
• Mia Hansen-Love and the Hazy Line Where Real Life Ends and Art Begins
  The French director translates her experiences into critically lauded dramas like “One Fine Morning,” about her father’s death and her own new love.
• ‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont: Film’s Master Storyteller of Youth
  At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
• For the First Time Ever, I’m Optimistic About Women in the Movie World
  It’s not just the volume and range of films centered on female characters. It’s also a shift in consciousness that has made feminist concerns mainstream.
• Five Action Movies to Stream Now
  From funny former spies to upbeat flights of anarchy, this month’s action picks look toward the gentler side of the genre.
• ‘Close’ Review: This Boy’s Life
  Friendship and tragedy go hand in hand in Lukas Dhont’s delicate, Oscar-nominated drama.
• ‘You People’ Review: Guess Who’s Going to Roscoe’s
  Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy are among the stars in this prickly-charming generational Netflix comedy, the feature directing debut of Kenya Barris.
• ‘Kompromat’ Review: Escape From Siberia
  In this thriller, a French diplomat takes to the road after being falsely imprisoned by Russian authorities.
• ‘Remember This’ Review: A Stark Portrait of Resilience
  This film, featuring a captivating performance from David Strathairn as the Polish resistance fighter Jan Karski, is a straightforward adaptation of the play of the same name.
• ‘Cairo Conspiracy’ Review: There Are No Angels
  The election of a grand imam is the backdrop for this tense drama of innocence and corruption set at an esteemed Islamic university.
• ‘Nostalgia’ Review: Leave Now and Never Come Back
  The Italian director Mario Martone creates an expressive, economic depiction of crime and longing in this drama about a man coming home to Naples.
• ‘The Mission’ Review: A Substantial Service Undertaking
  Teenagers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints travel to Finland for missionary service in this documentary that offers limited insight.
• ‘Maybe I Do’ Review: Lukewarm Liaisons
  Looking at the seasoned cast — Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy — you might think you want to see this movie. Hold that thought.
• ‘Filmmakers for the Prosecution’ Review: Exposing Third Reich Atrocities
  Jean-Christophe Klotz’s documentary retraces the steps of two men tasked with gathering evidence for the Nuremberg trials.
• ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Body Trouble
  A wealthy writer succumbs to the lure of consequence-free violence in this artfully potent blend of horror and science fiction.
• ‘Shotgun Wedding’ Review: ‘Die Hard’ With Refreshments
  A destination wedding becomes a high-stakes hostage situation in this action-heavy film.
• ‘The Man in the Basement’ Review: The Occupation of Paris
  This nebulous French thriller tracks the unraveling of a Jewish family that accidentally sells their storage cellar to an antisemitic conspiracy theorist.
• ‘Life Upside Down’ Review: Lotharios, Unmasked
  Couples try to navigate relationships in lockdown in this pandemic satire.
• Sundance, Once a Hotbed for Film Deals, Tries to Find Its Footing
  The kind of independent movies that the festival showcases have struggled at the box office, spurring worries about what the market would be like this year.
• ‘Zeros and Ones,’ ‘Juliet, Naked’ and More Streaming Gems
  Looking for something different to stream? We have options for you.
• ‘Geographies of Solitude’ Review: Exploring a Wild Island
  Part nature film, part biographical portrait, this experimental documentary takes its cues from its setting, an island off mainland Nova Scotia.
• Andrea Riseborough Can’t Believe She Was Nominated for an Oscar, Either
  A social media campaign by some famous friends netted the star of “To Leslie,” a little-known microbudget indie, her first Oscar nomination.
• Austin Butler on His Oscar Nomination: ‘I Wish Lisa Marie Was Here Right Now’
  The “Elvis” star said his best actor nomination capped an emotional few weeks: “It’s been a roller coaster lately.”
• Ke Huy Quan Says His Oscar Nomination Is ‘So Unbelievably Surreal’
  After mounting a major career comeback and losing his health insurance, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” actor said the news was surreal.
• Where to Stream 2023 Oscar Nominees: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Elvis’ and More
  Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.
• Angela Bassett Nearly Missed Her Oscar Nomination for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
  The sleepless actress had trouble with the television, but tuned in just as her category was being unveiled. “I’m glad I showed up on time,” she said.
• Michelle Yeoh Hopes Her Oscar Nomination Shatters ‘That Frigging Glass Ceiling’
  The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star said she was “bursting with joy” but “a little sad” that previous Asian actresses hadn’t been recognized.
• 2023 Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Viola Davis, ‘Avatar’ Sequel and More
  It’s a record-setting year for performers of Asian descent. In the actress race, there’s room for Andrea Riseborough but not Viola Davis or Danielle Deadwyler.
• ‘RRR’ Picks Up Oscar Nomination for Best Song
  The Indian spectacular has become a word-of-mouth smash hit in the United States — in theaters, no less.
• Here are the nominees for best picture.
• Here are the nominees for best director.
• Here are the nominees for best actress.
• Here are the nominees for best actor.
• Here are the nominees for best supporting actor.
• Here are the nominees for best supporting actress.
• Oscar Nominees 2023: See the Full List
  The complete list of Academy Award nominees for 2023.
• What will be nominated? Our expert makes his predictions.
• ‘Room’ Will Be Staged on Broadway, Starring Adrienne Warren
  Emma Donoghue adapted the show from her best-selling 2010 novel; she also wrote the screenplay for the 2015 film.
• Edward Pressman, Film Producer Who Bet on Unsung Talent, Dies at 79
  He took on Oliver Stone, Terrence Malick, Kathryn Bigelow and other directors just starting out. His name was on “Hoffa,” “American Psycho,” “Conan the Barbarian” and many more films.
• ‘The Wandering Earth II’ Review: It Wanders Too Far
  The audacious sequel to Frant Gwo’s 2019 sci-fi blockbuster follows survivors working to avert planetary disaster, but it loses much of the glee of its predecessor.

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• What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing
  Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, and more.
• An Israeli documentary challenges a narrative of what happened in one Palestinian village in 1948
  An Israeli documentary examines what happened to one seaside Palestinian village in the 1948 war.
• Get these Sundance 2023 movies on your radar now
  The Sundance Film Festival returned in-person to Park City, Utah, this year, and with more submissions than ever. NPR's Aisha Harris screened nearly 20 films — these are her favorites.
• An adolescent friendship fractures in the Belgian Oscar hopeful, 'Close'
  The social forces are pervasive but subtle in Lukas Dhont's Close — no overt bullying or homophobia, just internalized pressures on still-developing psyches.
• As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact
  The composer has been lauded for decades over his deeply affective music; director Alejandro González Iñárritu, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and more join us to explain why.
• Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above — a crane operator in Beirut
  NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely, will be released on Netflix Feb. 1.
• Has the screenlife format of the new thriller 'Missing' gone stale by now?
  The new movie Missing is the latest iteration of a format called "screenlife," in which the plot develops solely through devices and screens.
• Oscar nominations: 'Everything Everywhere' scores 11, no women for best director
  Nominations for this year's Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once racked up nods in almost every category, including Best Picture.
• Encore: Actress Andrea Riseborough on her new movie, 'To Leslie'
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• The list of nominations for 2023 Oscars
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• Morning news brief
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