This post was updated March 4 at 8:43 p.m. Brick by brick, “The Brutalist” cemented its place in cinematic history. The post-war epic starring two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody as architectural visionary László Tóth claimed three Academy Awards at Sunday’s 97th annual Oscars ceremony. Read more...
Photo: Lol Crawley smiles while holding an Academy Award. On Sunday, he won the Oscar for Best Cinematography for his work on “The Brutalist.” (Courtesy of Getty Images)
This post was updated March 4 at 8:33 p.m. The Academy’s 97th annual gold statue gala returned to the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night. The night opened with a tribute to Los Angeles’ legacy as a beacon of film history in recognition of the recent wildfires. Read more...
Photo: Producer Samantha Quan accepts the Academy Award for Best Picture alongside the cast and crew of “Anora.” The film took home five Oscars at the 97th annual ceremony Sunday. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/The Academy)
From capes to coffins, costume designer Linda Muir is resurrecting Count Orlok’s wardrobe for the silver screen. Renowned for her collaborations with director Robert Eggers on “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” Muir has earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design for her work on “Nosferatu.” The black-and-white 1922 horror classic has transformed into a vibrant dark fantasy, adding color to a colorless world with a reimagined wardrobe. Read more...
Photo: Lily-Rose Depp plays Ellen in “Nosferatu.” The film is nominated for Best Costume Design at this year’s Academy Awards. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Look by look, Arianne Phillips is piecing together Bob Dylan’s evolution from “A Complete Unknown” to a cultural icon. Celebrated for her work on renowned films such as “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” and her collaboration with musical legend Madonna, Phillips has earned her fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown.” The musical biopic, which follows the emergence of icon Bob Dylan onto the folk music scene, relies heavily on its visual storytelling, with the costume department playing an integral role in depicting Dylan’s journey of self-discovery. Read more...
Photo: Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the musical biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The film is nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Costume Design. (Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures)
The use of artificial intelligence has breached the world of filmmaking, devaluing the role of artistic expression and creativity within film. As films increasingly incorporate forms of generative AI into their filmmaking processes, controversy and debates on the value of AI in film continue to surface. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 27 at 10:43 p.m. The Academy eagerly awaits to fete this year’s sublime innovations. Bringing the gold back to the Dolby Theatre, the 2025 Academy Awards will once again celebrate cinema’s most acclaimed works Sunday. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 27 at 7:24 p.m. Lisy Christl faithfully brought Vatican vestiges to the silver screen. Edward Berger’s political thriller “Conclave,” which captures clashing ideologies and personalities amid the voting process for the next Catholic pope, is nominated for eight Academy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, including Best Picture. Read more...
Photo: Ralph Fiennes clasps his hands together in a still from the 2024 drama film “Conclave.” The film will be up for eight Academy Awards on Sunday, including Best Picture. (Courtesy of Focus Features)
