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"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - 1d -
'The Brutalist' tops New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Carol Kane, Adrien Brody win acting prizes
Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actorABC News - 1d -
“Camera Girl” Features Steamy Nights Preserved on Polaroid Film
Polaroid photos capturing the fugitive spirit and some famous faces of New York’s 1980s club scene are the focus of a new book, “Camera Girl.”The New York Times - 5h -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - 1d -
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It's time for the best movies of the yearABC News - 3h -
In defense of criticism: A theater critic asks what good does it do in an upside-down world
A theater critic reflects on his profession at a time when its very survival seems on the line and champions a return of critical thinking.Los Angeles Times - 34m -
Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’
Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon
Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.ABC News - 1d -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - 1d -
Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...CBS News - 1d -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters
President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.The New York Times - 5h -
Dinesh D’Souza, ’2000 Mules’ Director, Acknowledges the Film Was Flawed
The director, Dinesh D’Souza, who is facing a lawsuit over the documentary, admitted that an analysis used to make claims about election fraud that were later debunked had been faulty.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Harm to children was part of the point’: a harrowing film on US family separations
Errol Morris’s bleak documentary Separated has gained in relevance since it premiered with more ‘state-created orphans’ to come under a second Trump administration. He thought he was working in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?
Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival
Sean Penn has blasted the organizers of the Oscars of being cowards who, in effect, limit the kind of films that can be funded and madeABC News - 21h -
2,000 Mules director apologizes to man falsely accused of voter fraud in film
Dinesh D’Souza admits analysis in film that alleged massive 2020 voter fraud scheme based on ‘inaccurate information’. Conservative film-maker Dinesh D’Souza has issued a rare apology for his ...The Guardian - 1d -
How an untested screenwriter became Luca Guadagnino's ace film collaborator
Playwright Justin Kuritzkes won Italian director Luca Guadagnino over with his 'Challengers' script and proceeded to collaborate with him again on 'Queer.'Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - 1d
