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90 Years Old and Still Young

As the 79th Venice International Film Festival begins on Wednesday, August 31st, this Italian event is regaining prominence due to two key factors. The first is that it has consistently (especially…

Mohammed Rouda 02 Sep 2022

FILE - An Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 21, 2015. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Academy CEO Bill Kramer Looks To Future of the Oscars

Bill Kramer has been thinking about the future of the Oscars since he was named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences earlier this summer. The former head of the Academy Museum of…

AP 26 Aug 2022

Will Smith and Jessica Chastain: The Stars of “Slap” Night

A week after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, Hollywood was still abuzz with activity until the “King Richard” star resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which…

Majalla 08 Apr 2022

Riz Ahmed as Ruben in “Sound of Metal.” (TNS)

Riz Ahmed is The First Muslim Nominated for Lead Actor Oscar

Riz Ahmed made history as the first Muslim nominated for the Oscar for best actor with the recognition for his role in “Sound of Metal.” Actor Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win…

Mark Olsen 15 Mar 2021

Joaquin Phoenix: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Oscar Front Runner

Joaquin Phoenix was born as Joaquin Rafael Bottom to John Lee Bottom and Arlyn Bottom in Rio Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 28, 1974. His parents were ardent followers of the…

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