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- 'Fences' is strong on acting but overly stagey'Fences' was revived on Broadway in 2010 and several members of that cast reprise their roles in the movie adaptation, including Denzel Washington (who also directs) and Viola Davis.
- 'Accidental Courtesy' lets audience judge the actions of subject'Accidental' centers on Daryl Davis, a聽black man who has made it his mission to befriend members of hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.聽He calmly confronts them with the question 'How can you hate me if you don鈥檛 even know me?'
- 'Land of Mine' shows when mercy must overrule hatred'Mine' star聽Roland M酶ller is powerful as a Danish sergeant living in the aftermath of World War II. The film is the Danish entry for the foreign language Oscar.
- How SAG nominations may have changed the Oscars race (especially for 'La La Land')The recently announced nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards may influence the awards season in interesting ways, especially for the musical 'La La Land,' which was passed over for a major prize.
- The best character in reasonably good 'Rogue One' is robot K-2SOThe new 'Star Wars' movie, which is designed as a lead-in to the events of the 1977 original film, stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, a warrior who teams up with Diego Luna's rebel spy, Cassian Andor,聽to take down the Galactic Empire.
- With SAG noms, has 'La La Land' stumbled on its dance to the Oscars?The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations favored films like 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Fences,' while 'La,' which has so far received awards season acclaim, was not nominated for the best ensemble prize (the SAG equivalent of best picture).
- First LookGolden Globes surprise with selection of R-rated superhero film 'Deadpool''Deadpool' earned surprise nominations for awards including the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical. It's just the newest way the superhero movie has defied expectations.
- First LookGolden Globe nods cement 'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' frontrunner statusThe musical 'La La Land' and the drama 'Moonlight' may be the films to beat on Oscar night as the movies receive more nominations, this time from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
- 'Moana' reigns, 'La La Land' sings in limited release"Moana" came in first with $18.8 million this weekend.
- 'La La Land' star Emma Stone on movies vs. TV: 'When movies are at their full glory, I think it's pretty mind-blowing''La' stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as a couple who fall in love in Los Angeles. The movie is now playing in select cities.
- 'Miss Sloane' isn't as fun as it should be'Sloane' is a painstakingly slick political thriller聽about a brilliant lone wolf lobbyist (Jessica Chastain). It's a wannabe聽Aaron Sorkin-meets-Shonda Rhimes glimpse into the world of inside-the-Beltway dealings.
- First LookCan escapist musical 'La La Land' win over weary Oscars voters?The musical 'La La Land,' which is now in limited release, is currently seen as an Oscars frontrunner. Will voters be won over by the movie after a difficult 2016?
- 'La La Land' is a deliriously fine musical about the challenges of making art'La' stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as barista Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian. The movie is written and directed by Damien Chazelle.
- 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' teaser revealed: What made first movie a hit?A quick clip has been released to promote the upcoming 'Spider-Man' movie 'Homecoming,' which will be released during the summer of 2017. The new movie will debut 15 years after 2002's 'Spider-Man' became one of the most financially successful films of all time and an often-praised movie about the webslinger.
- First LookUpcoming Pixar movie 'Coco' will star all-Latino castLee Unkrich, the director of the Pixar film 'Coco,'聽says the actors in the movie are all Latino. Another step towards more diversity in Hollywood productions?聽
- Whitewashing? Matt Damon defends 'Great Wall' casting.Matt Damon stars in the upcoming movie as a British soldier who helps the Chinese fight against strange creatures. 'That whole idea of whitewashing, I take that very seriously,' the actor said.
- 'Moana' tops box office again: How Disney set record with 'Moana' successThe animated movie 'Moana' came in at No. 1 at the domestic box office again this past weekend. Disney recently set a record at the North American box office, the latest sign of its power in the movie industry.
- 'Moonlight' triumphs at LA Film Critics Awards: Diverse Oscar nominee?The latest accolades for the movie 'Moonlight' came at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, with the movie winning the best picture prize, among others. Will the movie be nominated at the Oscars and make the awards more diverse?
- 'Moonlight,' 'American Honey' nominated for Independent Spirit AwardsOther movies nominated for the prizes include 'Jackie' and 'Manchester by the Sea.' The Independent Spirit Awards ceremony will be held on Feb. 25.
- 'Jackie' screenwriter: 'I didn't feel like she had ever gotten enough credit for understanding intuitively ... the power of imagery and iconography'Portman portrays former first lady Jackie Kennedy in the new film of the same name, which is directed by聽Pablo Larrain. The film co-stars Peter Sarsgaard and Greta Gerwig.