‘The Jinx − Part Two’ Further Explores a Murderer’s Motivations

When “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” ran on HBO in early 2015, it became not only a pop-cultural touchstone but it changed the shape of true crime television. Durst’s caught-on-audiotape confession to being a killer created sensational headlines and captivated audiences for months. Now, even with Durst dead, there is much more to the story, as chronicled by director Andrew Jarecki and executive producer Zac...

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‘Oppenheimer’ Hammers the Oscars Competition But ‘Barbie’s’ Ken Steals the Show
Mar11

‘Oppenheimer’ Hammers the Oscars Competition But ‘Barbie’s’ Ken Steals the Show

There was nothing that could stop the steamroller that was Oppenheimer from rolling through the 96th annual Academy Awards Sunday and picking up seven trophies out of its 11 nominations, including of course the big one, best picture. The Oppenhomies, as they have taken to calling themselves during this awards season also picked up best director for Christopher Nolan, best actor for Cillian Murphy and best supporting actor for Robert...

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‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Score Top Trophies at the ACE Eddie Awards
Mar07

‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Score Top Trophies at the ACE Eddie Awards

When iconic director John Waters is one of your honorees and your awards are hosted by drag queen Nina West, you know it’s going to be a day to remember. That was certainly the case at the 74th annual ACE Eddie Awards held at UCLA’s Royce Hall Sunday afternoon. The American Cinema Editors awards also cemented “Oppenheimer’s” status as the top film of the season, as editor Jennifer Lame, ACE took the top prize for Best Edited Feature...

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‘Oppenheimer, ‘Weird’ and ’Spider-Man’ Win Top Cinema Audio Society Awards
Mar04

‘Oppenheimer, ‘Weird’ and ’Spider-Man’ Win Top Cinema Audio Society Awards

“Oppenheimer” takes the top film prize at the CAS Awards Hear, hear. It’s all about the sound at the Cinema Audio Society, and it is crystal clear. The 60th CAS Awards honored those who create the absolute best sound in film and on television in ceremonies Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom, hosted by comedian Tom Papa. “Oppenheimer” continued its nearly unbeatable awards season streak by taking...

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‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ Reign at SAG Awards
Feb26

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ Reign at SAG Awards

The 30th annual SAG Awards were notable for a number of reasons in addition to the fact that they are an extremely reliable indicator of which actors will take home statuettes at the Oscars on March 10. For the first time ever, the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards were live-streamed on Netflix, exponentially increasing the global reach and impact of the ceremonies, which were hosted by Idris Elba on Saturday night. As award shows have...

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