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Oscar Nominee Reveals Role Helped Her Save Stabbing Victim

The star used her on-set knowledge to save the man’s life.

Martha McHardy

Amy Adams
ANY OTHER IDEAS?

6-Time Oscar Nom Reveals X-Rated SNL Short She Refused to Do

Amy Adams said she was “keenly aware” of her young fans.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Javier Bardem in "Cape Fear."
DREARY DO-OVER

Oscar-Winner’s Thriller Is TV’s Worst Movie Remake Yet

Apple TV’s “Cape Fear” series features big stars—but lacks any suspense, originality, or purpose.

Nick Schager

HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) Director Francis Ford Coppola, winner of Best Achievement in Directing for "The Departed" Martin Scorsese, directors Steven Spielberg and Geoge Lucas pose in the press room during the 79th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 25, 2007 in Hollywood, California
TRIUMPHANT RETURN

Spielberg Remakes Film He Gave Up for ‘Schindler’s List’

The legendary director traded away this script to win his first directing Oscar.

Owen Mason-Hill

Amy Adams
DARE TO BE STUPID

What Is a Weird Al Song Doing in Amy Adams’ Dog Mom Movie?

“Nightbitch,” in which Adams plays a mom who turns into a dog, was already strange and bizarre. Then a Weird Al Yankovic needledrop really turned up the volume on the oddity.

Barry Levitt

Ron Howard and JD Vance
‘THAT WAS THEN’

Ron Howard Reckons With His Role in Elevating JD Vance

The director behind the film adaptation of Vance’s best-selling memoir says he’s “surprised and disappointed.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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Glenn Close and JD Vance
‘LADY WITH A CAT’

JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Mamaw Glenn Close Is Not a Fan

The actress played Vance’s grandmother in the film adaptation of his book ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ but has steered clear of criticizing him—until now.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Cole Escola and James Scully in Oh, Mary!
SHOWGIRLS

Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Officially a Mother Summit

The hit play features Cole Escola as a former first lady who is desperate wannabe cabaret star. No wonder A-list actresses are crawling to see it.

Henry Chandonnet

A photo illustration of J.D. Vance and a production still of Hillbilly Elegy.
MAKE AMERICA STREAM AGAIN

The ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Film Is as Bad as Everyone Said It Was

With Vance on the MAGA ticket, the 2020 adaptation of his memoir is one of the most–watched movies on Netflix. So a lot of people are learning the same thing: The film is trash.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration showing Gwyneth Paltrow, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Taraji P. Henson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah performing at the Oscars.
SING YOUR HEART OUT

The 11 Greatest Times Actors Sang at the Oscars

Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance is the most anticipated Oscars moment this year. But he’s far from the first actor to show off his singing chops during the ceremony.

The Daily Beast

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MY FAVORITE OSCARS MOMENT

The Academy Doesn’t Deserve Amy Adams’ Oscar-Worthy Talent

That Adams still hasn’t won an Oscar is egregious, so we revisit a happier awards moment for the actress: her charming performance from “Enchanted” at the 2008 ceremony.

Fletcher Peters

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