Hollywood
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Gene Hackman: the prolific actor who brought intensity to diverse roles
Feature Hackman was not an easily pigeonholed performer
By The Week US Published
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Gene Hackman: the death of a Hollywood legend
The French Connection actor had an extraordinary gift for making characters believable
By The Week UK Published
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Is the body positivity era over?
Talking Point For some, a 'parade of skeletons' on the red carpet is a symptom of a return to an ultra-skinny ideal
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'There is no actor who comes close to conveying authority with such humanity'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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2025 Oscars: voters, record breakers and precedent-setters
The explainer A walk through Academy Awards history, both past and present
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Is method acting falling out of fashion?
Talking Points The divisive technique has its detractors, though it has also wrought quite a few Oscar-winning performances
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Top movies out in 2025: from Bridget Jones to September 5
The Week Recommends These are the films worth seeing on the big screen
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Last updated
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Sundance Film Festival looks for a new home as movie buffs dial in
In the Spotlight The festival will be moving to Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati; or Salt Lake City
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Personal contentment, as well as national prosperity, lay in what one does for others'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Blake Lively accuses rom-com costar of smear job
Speed Read The actor accused Justin Baldoni, her director and costar on "It Ends With Us," of sexual harassment and a revenge campaign
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2024: the year of movie musicals
In the Spotlight 'Wicked' is merely the latest in a run of musical-minded films this year
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' ignite holiday box office
Speed Read The combination of the two movies revitalized a struggling box office
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Kimpton Everly Hotel: the perfect base to explore Hollywood
The Week Recommends Escape the bustle of LA at this laidback bolthole
By Caroline Dolby Published
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'It may not be surprising that creative work is used without permission'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion