Alex Carter 
It’s quite intriguing that the creative couple, Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, who have worked together for many years in the film industry and are also married, have often referred to their latest work, “Drive-Away Dolls”, as “trashy” in various interviews. This might be their way of acknowledging inspiration from the likes of John Waters, … Read more
The Village Theater, a historic cinema located in Westwood, Los Angeles, and favored by many movie enthusiasts, is now under the administration of a new management team which includes some of Hollywood’s biggest names. This Wednesday, a group of directors led by Jason Reitman announced that they have finalized a deal to take over the … Read more
Santa Fe, New Mexico — Over two years have passed since the fatal incident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of the film “Rust,” yet the question of accountability for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ accidental death remains unanswered. The initial court hearing related to the “Rust” shooting incident is set to commence this week in a Santa … Read more
It’s a bold move to kick off the continuation of your long-awaited sci-fi saga from the perspective of an unborn child, but “Dune: Part Two” does exactly that, following a brief introduction. The floating fetus, we learn, communicates with its mother and brother not through the usual baby kicks, but through fully formed telepathic sentences … Read more
Successfully delivering profound emotional impact in a shorter format is a unique challenge, yet the 2024 Oscar nominees for live-action shorts have tackled this obstacle head-on, exploring heavy-hitting themes that primarily revolve around the concept of life and death. ‘Knight of Fortune’ In the debut directorial effort from Danish filmmaker Lasse Lyskjær Noer, ‘Knight of … Read more
The Oscar-nominated short documentaries this year unravel narratives of struggle and empowerment, shedding light on how we grapple with the intricacies of life. They propose solutions for what’s damaged, amplify voices that have been overlooked, and honor unsung heroes. ‘A to Z of Banned Books’ Sheila Nevins, despite the title of her film, prefers using … Read more
The animated short films nominated for an Oscar this year, while featuring narratives about children, are definitely crafted with an adult audience in mind. These artistically unique and emotionally profound films explore themes such as the devastation of war, the consequences of political suppression, and the human confrontation with mortality. ‘Correspondence with a Pig’ “Correspondence … Read more
On March 10, the Dolby Theater in Hollywood will host the 96th Academy Awards, where almost two dozen categories of outstanding talent will be honored. However, as we’ve observed at The Envelope throughout the years, not every remarkable performance, significant trend or breathtaking scene receives the recognition it deserves. That’s why we make it a … Read more
Nisha Pahuja’s poignant documentary, “To Kill a Tiger,” provides an unsparing examination of a father’s relentless pursuit of justice after his 13-year-old daughter is kidnapped and sexually assaulted by three men in a remote Indian village. Pahuja, the director behind the 2012 News & Documentary Emmy-nominated documentary, “The World Before Her,” describes the process of … Read more
LONDON — It’s official: “Oppenheimer,” the latest work from Christopher Nolan, is the film to watch at this year’s Oscars, as indicated by its success at the 77th British Academy Film Awards. The film snagged the best film and director awards at the event, held for the second consecutive year at London’s … Read more
