Gregory Ellwood
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Unsettling mix of Film, TV, Oscars, Emmys, NBA, Drag, Gay, Music shit here
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Profiled three fantastic International Film Oscar contenders: The President's Cake, The Mysterious Case of the Flamingo, and Belen for The Envelope. If they don't all make the shortlist, something is very, very wrong...
Three newcomers to watch for in the Oscars' international feature race
Three titles in the race for the international feature Oscar highlight star turns by young female performers.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Profiled three fantastic International Film Oscar contenders: The President's Cake, The Mysterious Case of the Flamingo, and Belen for The Envelope. If they don't all make the shortlist, something is very, very wrong...
Six women accused Brett Ratner of sexual assault or harassment
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Six women accused Brett Ratner of sexual assault or harassment
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Broke down new theatrical distributors such as Row K, Black Bear, and 1-2 Special, who are entering the awards season fray. Glad to have them in the mix, by the way.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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Meet the distributors joining the awards season fray with 'Christy,' 'Urchin' and more
After Mubi's major success with 'The Substance,' distributors such as Row K, 1-2 Special and Black Bear are chasing accolades with their fall films.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Broke down new theatrical distributors such as Row K, Black Bear, and 1-2 Special, who are entering the awards season fray. Glad to have them in the mix, by the way.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
If they were giving an Oscar for a body of work in a calendar year, Josh O'Connor would be a lock for the past 12 months. The surprise is that out of his four releases, the one he seems closest to is the one you may never see (and should), the Sundance gem Rebuilding.
'Rebuilding' Forever Changed Josh O'Connor As An Actor
Josh O'Connor has and an incredible year, but the role that might have resonated with him the most was in Max Walker-Silverman's Rebuilding
theplaylist.net
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If they were giving an Oscar for a body of work in a calendar year, Josh O'Connor would be a lock for the past 12 months. The surprise is that out of his four releases, the one he seems closest to is the one you may never see (and should), the Sundance gem Rebuilding.
Park Chan-wook started working on his new stunner, No Other Choice, in 2009 during a global economic downturn. In a world of cutthroat billionaires and AI, it is somehow even more relevant today. A conversation with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about one of the best films of the year
Park Chan-wook On How 'No Other Choice' Became Inherently More Timely 15 Years After He Began Writing It
Park Chan-wook discusses his critically acclaimed thriller No Other Choice and making films that resonate 50 to 100 years from now
theplaylist.net
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Park Chan-wook started working on his new stunner, No Other Choice, in 2009 during a global economic downturn. In a world of cutthroat billionaires and AI, it is somehow even more relevant today. A conversation with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about one of the best films of the year
I thought service dogs were no longer a thing
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I thought service dogs were no longer a thing
Heads up: The Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations will be revealed on YouTube on...
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Heads up: The Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations will be revealed on YouTube on...
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Canada's Drag Race season 6 has gotten off to a legit incredible start with iconic moments already from Paolo Perfeccion, Velma Jones, Sami Landri and PM. And does Paula Abdul think she's auditioning for a permanent spot on the judging panel? Our very fun Worldwide Tea recap #DragRace
Canada's Drag Race S6E1 - Van Goth, Paolo Perfección and Paula Abdul | Worldwide Tea Podcast
YouTube video by Worldwide Tea Podcast
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Canada's Drag Race season 6 has gotten off to a legit incredible start with iconic moments already from Paolo Perfeccion, Velma Jones, Sami Landri and PM. And does Paula Abdul think she's auditioning for a permanent spot on the judging panel? Our very fun Worldwide Tea recap #DragRace
Critics Choice has a…shortlist??? GTFOutta here
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Critics Choice has a…shortlist??? GTFOutta here
Billie Eilish has announced her James Cameron-directed concert movie, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), will arrive in theaters on March 20, 2026
Paramount will distribute
Paramount will distribute
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Billie Eilish has announced her James Cameron-directed concert movie, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), will arrive in theaters on March 20, 2026
Paramount will distribute
Paramount will distribute
1. Just crown Bones so someone can try and fix DragRace UK
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
1. Just crown Bones so someone can try and fix DragRace UK
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
Wicked For Good had the second biggest 3-day opening of the year, earning $150 million in the U.S. and $226 million worldwide. A massive win for Universal and theater owners with Zootopia 2 dropping on Wednesday
'Wicked For Good' Smashes With $151 Million Opening At The Box Office
Jon M. Chu's earned the second biggest three-day opening of 2025 with a massive $151 million at the box office
theplaylist.net
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Wicked For Good had the second biggest 3-day opening of the year, earning $150 million in the U.S. and $226 million worldwide. A massive win for Universal and theater owners with Zootopia 2 dropping on Wednesday
ah the moderate swing makes sense now, she's running for Governor
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
ah the moderate swing makes sense now, she's running for Governor
few surprises in the confirmed Animated, Documentary, and International film Oscar submission confirmations...
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
few surprises in the confirmed Animated, Documentary, and International film Oscar submission confirmations...
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
Wicked For Good is a monster at the box office so far, earning $30 million in just previews. How high can it fly at the box office this weekend? Plus, you might want to pay attention to how big Zootopia 2 is looking in China...
'Wicked For Good' Hits $30 Million In Previews Topping All Other 2025 Releases
Jon M. Chu's WIcked For Good has already earned $30 million at the box office before its traditional Friday opening day
theplaylist.net
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Wicked For Good is a monster at the box office so far, earning $30 million in just previews. How high can it fly at the box office this weekend? Plus, you might want to pay attention to how big Zootopia 2 is looking in China...
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A very funny Tessa Thompson at the American Cinematheque Award for Michael B. Jordan
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
A very funny Tessa Thompson at the American Cinematheque Award for Michael B. Jordan
Oh boy, a second wave is coming
oh boy
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 230 AM PST [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] for Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Co... Link
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Oh boy, a second wave is coming
Thunder? In LA?
Really?
Did Paramount strike down Comcast to take WBD?
Really?
Did Paramount strike down Comcast to take WBD?
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Thunder? In LA?
Really?
Did Paramount strike down Comcast to take WBD?
Really?
Did Paramount strike down Comcast to take WBD?
A very funny Tessa Thompson at the American Cinematheque Award for Michael B. Jordan
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
A very funny Tessa Thompson at the American Cinematheque Award for Michael B. Jordan
Miles Canton, Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Goransson perform I Lied to You from Sinners before the American Cinematheque awards honor for Michael B Jordan
November 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Miles Canton, Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Goransson perform I Lied to You from Sinners before the American Cinematheque awards honor for Michael B Jordan
Jason Reitman says the renovated
Village Theater will be the Carnegie Hall of movie theaters
Sean Baker and Sam Levinson have joined the other 35 directors committed to renovating The Village
#AmericanCinematheque Awards
Village Theater will be the Carnegie Hall of movie theaters
Sean Baker and Sam Levinson have joined the other 35 directors committed to renovating The Village
#AmericanCinematheque Awards
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Jason Reitman says the renovated
Village Theater will be the Carnegie Hall of movie theaters
Sean Baker and Sam Levinson have joined the other 35 directors committed to renovating The Village
#AmericanCinematheque Awards
Village Theater will be the Carnegie Hall of movie theaters
Sean Baker and Sam Levinson have joined the other 35 directors committed to renovating The Village
#AmericanCinematheque Awards
I really don't have the energy to deal with Rick Caruso running for Mayor of LA again
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I really don't have the energy to deal with Rick Caruso running for Mayor of LA again
Had a fantastic catch-up with Renate Reinsve, who dived into a magical reaction to Sentimental Value, that hilarious opening scene, moviegoers with rough relationships with their dads, taking in the Best Actress nomination Oscar predictions, and more
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Had a fantastic catch-up with Renate Reinsve, who dived into a magical reaction to Sentimental Value, that hilarious opening scene, moviegoers with rough relationships with their dads, taking in the Best Actress nomination Oscar predictions, and more
theplaylist.net/renate-reins...
theplaylist.net/renate-reins...