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‘Oppenheimer’ takes early prizes as it aims for a record haul at the British Academy Film Awards
Atom-bomb epic “Oppenheimer” could smash records at the British Academy Film Awards if it makes good on its field-leading 13 nominations
Not sure what to watch on movie night? Ask an Oregon video store clerk
A few iconic video stores are still holding strong in the Northwest, keeping the movie rental dream alive for renters young and old. For OPB's At Work With series, we hear from a Portland video store clerk about what it's like to work in a movie lover's paradise.
Portland director Todd Haynes discusses new movie starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore
Todd Haynes is arguably Portland’s most celebrated director. His latest film is called “May December.” It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix.
‘May December’ showcases riveting performances in film based on Northwest teacher convicted of child rape
“May December,” by Portland director Todd Haynes, may be the most unsettling movie you’ll see all year. It’s set in Savannah, Georgia, with fictional characters, but the real-life scandal that inspired the story unfolded around the Seattle area.
As the money grows, Washington’s film and TV industry is taking root
While the writer’s strike is bringing major studio productions to a standstill, there are plenty of commercials and independent projects still underway in the Northwest.
Eugene film festival spotlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival in Eugene was created in 2006 to spotlight Asian American and Pacific Islander stories in Oregon. This weekend, the festival returns with a roster of new independent films, all celebrating AAPI experiences.
Edgy Portland film festival showcases underrepresented voices
Cine/SEEN is a new film festival aimed at spotlighting short films from BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women filmmakers. One of those films is "Crouching Comic" by filmmaker Alberta Poon and comedian Katie Nguyen.
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap
The academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct.
Will Smith apologizes: ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’
Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday’s Oscars, writing in a statement that he was “out of line” and “wrong.”
At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple’s feel-good ‘CODA’ triumphs
After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time.