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FILM TALK is an online film journal. It features over 300 one-on-one interviews with actors and filmmakers, conducted in Hollywood and Europe.

TAGS: #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmTalk #FilmSky #Hollywood #Film #Cinema #Movies

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[Source: The Guardian]

Here’s a paragraph of The Guardian’s excellent review on the documentary “Melania” that nobody cares about.

Full review: www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...

TAGS: #TheGuardian #Melania #Documentary #Trump
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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“The Big Sleep” (1946), directed by #HowardHawks, starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their second film together.

Belgian bilingual film poster (Flemish and French).

IMDB score: 7.9
Letterboxd score: 4.0

TAGS: #TheBigSleep #HumphreyBogart #LaurenBacall #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Movies
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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[Source: Los Angeles Times]

Appreciation: Actress Catherine O’Hara — Kevin’s Mom in “Home Alone” (1990) — who died yesterday at 71, was an onscreen benediction.

TAGS: #CatherineOHara #LosAngelesTimes #Actress #HomeAlone #Emmy #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Movies

URL: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Appreciation: Catherine O'Hara was an onscreen benediction
From "SCTV" to "Best in Show" to "Schitt's Creek," the actor left a mark on her roles that made the projects she starred in an immediate recommendation.
www.latimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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[Source: #LosAngelesTimes]

Catherine O’Hara, who played the mother, Kate, in #HomeAlone (1990) and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992), among others, died today in Los Angeles at 71.

She was also a two-time #Emmy Award winner.

TAGS: #CatherineOHara

URL: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' star, dead at 71
Actor Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles on shows like 'Schitt's Creek' an 'The Studio' as well as films like 'Home Alone' has died. She was 71.
www.latimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Q&A with #SimonPegg, British actor, comedian and screenwriter known for his role of Benji Dunn, the tech-savvy field agent who assists #TomCruise ‘s character #EthanHunt in six #MissionImpossible films.

TAGS: #Actor #Film #Filmsky #Hollywood #StevenSpielberg

URL: filmtalk.org/2026/01/24/s...
Simon Pegg: ”Going to the movies to see a movie is the best way to see it”
Simon Pegg (b. 1970) is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter who built a remarkable career spanning film, television, and writing. His work in the British comedy circuit brought him to the a…
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January 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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[Source: Oscars/AMPAS]

The Academy Award nominations were announced earlier today. All nominations in the following link.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

TAGS: #Oscars #AcademyAwards

URL: www.oscars.org/oscars/cerem...
The 98th Academy Awards | 2026
The 98th Academy Awards | 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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[Source: Variety]

Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke on the relevance of their all-star live-read of “All the President’s Men”

TAGS: #MarkRuffalo #EthanHawke #Variety #AllThePresidentsMen #BobWoodward #CarlBernstein #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Movies #Cinema

URL: variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke on the Relevance of Their All-Star Live-Read of ‘All the President’s Men’: ‘Journalism Is Under Attack… and Decisions Are Being Made About the National News in Hollywood’
Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke and others taking part in an 'All the President's Men' live-read discuss why a dark political/journalism story resonates now.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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[Source: CNN]

At the Golden Globes, stars redefine what it means to dress for modern times

TAGS: #GoldenGlobes #CNN #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #MovieStars #FilmStars #Movies #Cinema

URL: www.cnn.com/2026/01/12/s...
At the Golden Globes, stars redefined what it means to dress for modern times | CNN
In recent years, having the best vintage dress or a meme-worthy look seemed to be the ultimate red carpet flex in Hollywood. But at Sunday night’s Golden Globes, actors wore gowns that spoke to the pr...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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[Source: Golden Globes]

“One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” win Best Picture Prizes at Golden Globes.

TAGS: #GoldenGlobes #OneBattleAfterAnother #Hamnet #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema #Television #Awards #FilmAwards

URL: goldenglobes.com/articles/one...
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Take Best Picture Prizes at Golden Globes - Golden Globes
“One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” were the big winners at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.   A Warner Bros. Discovery release, “One Battle” was the leading contender going into the evening w...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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[Source: Los Angeles Times]

Victoria Jones (34), daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones (79), reportedly found dead at a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day.

TAGS: #TommyLeeJones #LosAngelesTimes #VictoriaJones

URL: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter reportedly found dead at San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day
Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a San Francisco hotel Jan. 1. The emergency call was for a suspected overdose.
www.latimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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[Source: Los Angeles Times]

Whatever happened to the old Charlie Chaplin studios on La Brea Avenue?

TAGS: #CharlieChaplin #CharlesChaplin #LosAngelesTimes #Hollywood #Film #Cinema #Movies #TheTramp #JimHenson #TheMuppets #JohnMayer #McG #HerbAlpert #AMRecords

URL: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Inside John Mayer's takeover of a Hollywood music mecca
After purchasing Henson Studios for $44 million, John Mayer and the filmmaker McG have renamed the place Chaplin Studios. Their goal, they say, is to preserve the historic complex on La Brea Avenue.
www.latimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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[Source: #BBC]

Double Oscar-winning #Actor #AnthonyHopkins (88) celebrates 50 years of sobrierty: ‘Anyone out there who's got a little problem with having too much, check it out, because life is much better.’

TAGS: #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Oscar #AcademyAward

URL: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety
The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.
www.bbc.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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[Source: People]

Nicolas-Jacques Charrier (65), Brigitte Bardot’s estranged son she had with her second husband, French actor and artist Jacques Charrier (1936-2025).

TAGS: #NicolasJacquesCharrier #People #BrigitteBardot #Actress #Film #Cinema #JacquesCharrier

URL: people.com/all-about-br...
All About Brigitte Bardot's Estranged Son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier
Style icon turned controversial figure Brigitte Bardot has one child. Here’s everything to know about son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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[Source: BBC]

French-born international actress, screen legend and style icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91 at her home in St Tropez, France.

TAGS: #BrigitteBardot #Actress #Film #Movies #Cinema #StyleIcon #Icon #AndGodCreatedWoman #EtDieuCréaLaFemme #SexSymbol

URL: www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress revolutionised French cinema in the 1950s, but became increasingly controversial in her later years.
www.bbc.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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[Source: #IMDB]

#InMemoriam 2025 includes #DavidLynch (78), #ConnieFrancis (87), #RichardChamberlain (90), #MichaelMadsen (67), #UdoKier (81), #MarianneFaithful (78), #GeneHackman (95), #DianeLadd (89), #RobertRedford (89), #RobReiner (78), #DianeKeaton (79).

URL: www.imdb.com/video/vi3098...
▶️ In Memoriam 2025
Watch Clip | 3:01
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December 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” his 36th film as a film director, will be released on June 12, 2026.

TAGS: #StevenSpielberg #DisclosureDay #EmilyBlunt #ColinFirth #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Movies #Cinema #Blockbuster #Jaws #ET #Oscar #AcademyAward

URL: youtube.com/watch?v=UFe6...
Disclosure Day | Official Teaser
YouTube video by Universal Pictures
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December 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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[Source: #TheAssociatedPress]

On Jan. 11, the 83rd #GoldenGlobes will be held at the Beverly Hilton. #NikkiGlaser hosts the ceremony.

#OneBattleAfterAnother leads with 9 nods.

Here are the 2026 nominees.

TAGS: #GoldenGlobe #Hollywood #FilmAwards #Film #Cinema

URL: apnews.com/article/gold...
Full list of 2026 Golden Globe nominees
Nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will take place on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton.
apnews.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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If anyone saw the Christmas movie #TheFamilyStone (2005) starring #DianeKeaton (1946-2025) during the last few days, here’s a #YouTube clip with some hilarious bloopers.

TAGS: #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Cinema #Movies #ClaireDanes #RachelMcAdams #SarahJessicaParker

URL: youtube.com/watch?v=OGao...
The Family Stone - bloopers
YouTube video by MediaMarc
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December 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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[Source: The Wrap]

Actor Harrison Ford (83) will be the recipient of the 2025 SAG-AFTRA #LifeAchievementAward on March 1, 2026, at the 32nd #AnnualActorsAwards (formerly #SAGAwards).

TAGS: #HarrisonFord #TheWrap #SAG-AFTRA #SAG #IndianaJones #HanSolo

URL: www.thewrap.com/industry-new...
Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Iconic actor Harrison Ford to Receive 2025 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the awards ceremony on March 1st
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December 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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The 1944 #Christmas song #BabyItsColdOutside was written by #FrankLoesser (1910-1969) to sing with his wife, #LynnGarland (1916-1986), at a party to tell guests that it was time to leave.

Sung here by #RedSkelton (1913-1997) and #BettyGarrett (1919-2011) in 1949.

URL: youtube.com/watch?v=ZXU8...
Betty Garrett & Red Skelton - Baby, It's Cold Outside ("Neptune's Daughter")
YouTube video by TheSweMusicMan
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December 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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[Source: Deadline]

Top television late-night host and top comedian Jimmy Kimmel (58) to deliver a Christmas TV speech on a ‘really great year’ for fascism.

TAGS: #JimmyKimmel #Deadline #JimmyKimmelLive #ABC #LateNightHost #StephenColbert

URL: deadline.com/2025/12/jimm...
Jimmy Kimmel To Deliver Christmas TV Speech Reflecting On “Really Great Year” For Fascism
Jimmy Kimmel will risk poking the bear that is Donald Trump, with a Christmas speech for Channel 4 reflecting on a "really great year" for fascism.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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[Source: #TheHollywoodReporter]

Interview with actress #SigourneyWeaver (75) who plays another hero in James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash”

TAGS: #Avatar #AvatarFireAndAsh #JamesCameron #Titanic #Alien #Ripley #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
In ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ Sigourney Weaver Gets to Play the Hero Again
The Oscar nominee comes full circle from the 'Alien' franchise in James Cameron’s newest Pandora adventure — and not just because of that one delicious line of dialogue. She digs deep, spoilers and al...
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December 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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The #JudyGarlandMuseum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota: More than a tribute to iconic star Judy Garland (1922-1969)

TAGS: #JudyGarland #Hollywood #Actress #Film #Movies #Cinema #MGM #LouisBMayer #MickeyRooney #Filmsky #TheWizardOfOz #OverTheRainbow #MeetMeInStLouis

URL: filmtalk.org/2025/12/18/t...
The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota: More than a tribute to the iconic star
Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, occupies a unique place in American cultural history, and even more so in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where the Judy…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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[Source: #BBC]

Alfred Hitchcock’s #Psycho turns 65 this month: how the music score of #BernardHerrmann changed film forever.

TAGS: #AlfredHitchcock #FilmDirector #FilmComposer #Hollywood #Film #Filmsky #Movies #Cinema #JanetLeigh #AnthonyPerkins #NormanBates

URL: www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
'It's a reference whenever you want to build tension': How Psycho's terrifying music changed film forever
Alfred Hitchcock's grisly horror, which turns 65 this month, might not have become known as an-all time classic without the crucial addition of Bernard Herrmann's disturbing score.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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[Source: Los Angeles Times]

Gil Gerard, who played title role in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” (1979) and TV’s “Buck Rogers” (1979-1981), dies at 82 from cancer.

TAGS: #GilGerard #LosAngelesTimes #Film #Filmsky #Television #BuckRogers #Hollywood #Cinema

URL: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Gil Gerard, 'Buck Rogers' star who was a hero to late-'70s latchkey kids, dies at 82
Gil Gerard, an actor best known for his title roles in 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' on screens big and small, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 82.
www.latimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM