Ben Carson launches exploratory committee
READ: How to party like a conservative The move indicates Carson is right on track with stated plans to formally announce his bid in May. He’s made a number of…
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Mo’Nique Debunks Lee Daniels’ ‘Blackball’ Comments: ‘There Were No Demands’
Earlier this week, Lee Daniels clarified comments Academy Award winner Mo’Nique made claiming that the director told her she had been “blackballed” in the years following her 2010 Oscar win…
‘McFarland, USA’ Director On Why It Was Important To Not Make A ‘White Savior Movie’
‘McFarland, USA’ follows the true-story of coach John White and his all-Latino track team, who despite being newcomers to the sport overcome obstacles to become champions. But director Niki Caro…
Lee Daniels On Mo’Nique Being ‘Blackballed’ In Hollywood: ‘You Gotta Play Ball’ (VIDEO)
Mo’Nique caused quite a stir recently after publicly claiming that director Lee Daniels said she had been “blackballed” in Hollywood since winning her 2010 Oscar for her role in “Precious.”…
Polanski Questioned at Extradition Hearing in Poland
Dariusz Mazur, a judge presiding over the case in the regional court in Krakow, complied with the film director’s lawyers’ request that the hearing be closed to the public. The…
Senate Intel Chair Closes Doors More Tightly On Public Oversight
WASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday quietly held its annual worldwide threats hearing entirely behind closed doors for the first time in years, underscoring chairman Richard Burr’s intention…
Oscars 2015: Passionate Speeches, but Few Surprises
“Life is full of surprises,” is how Pawel Pawlikowski, the Polish-born director of “Ida,” put it at the Oscars on Sunday night. And he was one of them. Mr. Pawlikowski…
Alejandro González Iñárritu Wins Best Director At The 2015 Oscars For ‘Birdman’
Alejandro González Iñárritu won Best Director at Sunday’s Oscars for “Birdman.” – For a full list of Oscar winners, head here.
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Cara Buckley makes educated Oscar guesses. We put together a ballot composed of all the prediction-market favorites. You can tweak it as you like. The service analyzed messages surrounding Oscar…
10 Must-See Movies Made By Women In The Past Year
If you judged the world of film by the nominee pool for the 2015 Oscar’s award show, you might assume that most films are written, produced and directed by white…
What's Next for Jon Stewart? Blogging. Or Maybe Not.
Mr. Stewart, rarely visible on the city’s live comedy scene these days, was an impressive booking when he was announced in January; but it became even more fortuitous when he…
What's Next for Jon Stewart? Blogging. Or Maybe Not.
Mr. Stewart, rarely visible on the city’s live comedy scene these days, was an impressive booking when he was announced in January; but it became even more fortuitous when he…
Two More Lawsuits Seek To Stamp Out Legal Marijuana In Colorado
Two lawsuits filed in federal court Thursday aim to shut down Colorado’s regulated marijuana industry, claiming that the state’s recreational marijuana laws are in violation of federal law. The suits,…
Neill Blomkamp Is Making His ‘Alien’ Sequel After All
Eight days ago, “District 9” director Neill Blomkamp said that 20th Century Fox would make an “Alien” sequel with him “tomorrow.” Turns out he was just one week off. On…
‘Deliverance’ Director John Boorman: I Felt ‘Tarnished’ Watching ‘American Sniper’
Veteran film director John Boorman, known for classics like 1972’s “Deliverance,” disagrees with the critics when it comes “American Sniper,” an Oscar Nominee for Best Picture. – Sign up here…
Oscars 2015: Who will win (and who should win)
Best SongThe Nominees”Everything Is Awesome,” The Lego Movie”Glory,” Selma”Grateful,” Beyond the Lights”I’m Not Gonna Miss You,” Glen Campbell . . . I’ll Be Me”Lost Stars,” Begin Again Should and Will Win “Glory,” by John…
Review: In ‘Hamilton,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda Forges Democracy Through Rap
They’re brewing up a revolution down on Lafayette Street. And even theater reactionaries seem destined to be swept up in its doubt-defying ardor. “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s independent-minded new musical for…
New ‘Crimson Peak’ trailer will freak you out
If the first peek of the haunted house horror flick is any indication, director Guillermo del Toro has a lot of frights up his sleeve for the film’s October 16…
Top Intelligence Official Suggests Obama May Be Waging Illegal War Against Islamic State
WASHINGTON — One of the Obama administration’s key intelligence leaders told lawmakers Thursday that he didn’t think the U.S. offensive against the Islamic State was covered by a 2001 military…
F.B.I. Director Speaks Frankly About Police View of Blacks
James B. Comey, the director of the F.B.I., made a speech at Georgetown University in which he called for an honest discussion about race and the attitudes of law enforcement….
Netflix takes a leap of faith on Cuba
Still, Netflix is betting that economic conditions in Cuba may improve. “We are investing in all countries for the future, not simply the here and now,” Netflix Director Corporate Communications,…
8 Historic Women Who Pioneered The Civil Rights Movement
When director Ava DuVernay decided to helm the Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic Selma, she noticed something missing from the script. “When I first came on board the project, the…
U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Steps Down
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service is leaving his post, the agency said on Monday, in the latest top level departure this year…
Another Secret Service departure in the works
The latest departure is the Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service, A.T. Smith, who is stepping aside for another position within the Department of Homeland Security, according to the…
American Sniper, the perfect hero for our time
Every age has the heroes it deserves, as the saying goes. To judge from the success of the movie “American Sniper,” the hero of the current moment would be the…
‘Boyhood’ Scoops Best Film and Director Prizes at BAFTAs
LONDON — Coming-of-age drama “Boyhood” scooped three prizes including best film and director at Britain’s biggest film awards on Sunday, while “The Grand Budapest Hotel” took five gongs but missed…
‘Boyhood’ Wins Best Picture, Best Director At BAFTA Awards
Slow-cooked coming-of-age tale “Boyhood” took the best film and director trophies at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, while Wes Anderson’s candy-colored comedy “The Grand Budapest Hotel” won the…
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu Wins DGA Award For ‘Birdman,’ The Film To Beat For Best Picture
The Oscars don’t take place for another two weeks, but it looks like the Best Picture winner may already be decided. On Saturday night, “Birdman” Director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu won…
Justice Department Continues To Crack Down On Medical Marijuana In California
Lawyers for U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag appeared in court Tuesday in an effort to shut down a medical marijuana collective in Oakland, California, despite federal guidance discouraging U.S. prosecutors from…
This Might Be The Best SXSW Lineup In Years
This year’s South by Southwest Film Festival lineup will include some of the biggest names in Hollywood: Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Judd Apatow, Ryan Gosling, Paul Feig, Oscar…