I sincerely believe the Academy needs to fire Brett Ratner. Last week, Brett Ratner told the world that yes, he did “bang” Olivia Munn, but it was “before she was Asian” (an admission he made not while under questioning by Howard Stern but as a guest on a basic cable talk show). Ratner grew no less shy this weekend, according to Twitter and several...
I sincerely believe the Academy needs to fire Brett Ratner. Last week, Brett Ratner told the world that yes, he did “bang” Olivia Munn, but it was “before she was Asian” (an admission he made not while under questioning by Howard Stern but as a guest on a basic cable talk show). Ratner grew no less shy this weekend, according to Twitter and several...
Like a snake eating its own tail, Mark Harris, over at Grantland, suggests that as we wait out the lull (read: as we wait for the Big Oscar Movies to drop), perhaps it’s time to scrutinize the group we love to hate: So while we wait, perhaps it’s time to turn to the Academy itself. As Oscar-watchers, we all root for excellence to be rewarded. Sometimes...
Press release: Beverly Hills, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today issued regulations for how movies and achievements eligible for the 84th Academy Awards may be marketed to Academy members. The most notable change affects screening events that include filmmaker participation. Additional changes address digital delivery of movies to Academy members...
Jackie Weaver, Rooney Mara, Gerard Butler, Bradley Cooper, Vince Cassel, David Duchovny, John Hawkes – just some of the names invited to join the Academy – wow, does this mean they are actually evolving forward just a wee bit? Maybe. Russell Brand! Russell Brand! Russell Brand! This was Helen Mirren’s doing. Full release after the cut. ...