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Andra Day arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)
The Oscars bring back red carpet glam in whites, reds, gold

By Leanne Italie Apr. 25, 2021 06:47 PM EDT

FILE - Chloe Zhao poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 22, 2018. Zhao was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her work on "Nomadland." “Nomadland” has won four prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The film’s director, Chloe Zhao, became only the second woman to win the best director trophy, and star Frances McDormand was named best actress. “Nomadland” also took the cinematography prize on Sunday. Emerald Fennell’s revenge comedy “Promising Young Woman” was named best British film, while the best actor trophy went to 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins for playing a man grappling with dementia in “The Father.” An event that was criticized in the recent past with the label #BAFTAsSoWhite rewarded a diverse group of talents, during a pandemic-curbed ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

By Jill Lawless Apr. 11, 2021 05:52 AM EDT

A small group of onlookers look for celebrity arrivals outside the 78th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Latest: 'Nomadland' wanders into the Globe winner circle

By The Associated Press Feb. 28, 2021 10:57 PM EST

This image released by NBC shows, from left, Don Johnson as Rick, Chris Redd as Gary, and Kenan Thompson as Kenan in a scene from the comedy series "Kenan," premiering on Feb. 16. (Casey Durkin/NBC via AP)
New this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Kenan' and Andra Day music

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2021 01:42 PM EST

This image released by Netflix shows Sacha Baron Cohen, center left, and Jeremy Strong in a scene from "The Trial of the Chicago 7." The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)
'Ma Rainey,' 'Minari' and Boseman lead SAG nominations

By Jake Coyle Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 07:10 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 09:28 AM EST

This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Frances McDormand in a scene from the film "Nomadland" by Chloe Zhao. The film won best feature at the Gotham Awards on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
Gothams give virtual start to Oscar season, 'Nomadland' wins

By Jake Coyle Jan. 11, 2021 11:59 PM EST

This image released by A24 shows John Magaro in a scene from the film "First Cow." The New York Film Critics Circle on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, voted Kelly Reichardt’s Western fable “First Cow” the best film of 2020. (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)
'First Cow' named 2020's best film by New York Film Critics

Dec. 18, 2020 04:32 PM EST

This image released by Focus Features shows Sidney Flanigan in a scene from "Never Rarely Sometimes Always." (Focus Features via AP)
'First Cow,' 'Nomadland' top AP's best films of 2020

By Jake Coyle And Lindsey Bahr Dec. 08, 2020 05:19 PM EST

FILE - Aaron Sorkin, writer/director of "The Trial of the Chicago 7," appears on the movie screen as he introduces the film at its drive-in premiere in Pasadena, Calif. on Oct. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual

By Jake Coyle Dec. 04, 2020 02:38 PM EST

This image released by A24 shows poster art for the film "First Cow." Kelly Reichardt's film led all films in nominations for the 30th annual Gotham Awards with four nods, including best film, best screenplay, best actor for John Magaro and breakthrough actor for Orion Lee. (A24 via AP)
Chadwick Boseman, 'First Cow' among Gotham Award nominees

By Jake Coyle Nov. 12, 2020 10:18 AM EST

Chloe Zhao, left, and Stephen Gilula attend the Telluride from Los Angeles drive-in screening of "Nomadland" on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
With quiet humanity, Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' makes noise

By Jake Coyle Sep. 16, 2020 09:03 PM EDT

Disney's Marketing Director for Italy, Davide Romani, center, holds the Golden Lion Best Film award for "Nomadland", at the closing ceremony of 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Saturday Sept. 12, 2020. Director Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, has won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival, held against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)
Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland" wins top prize at Venice Film Fest

By Louise Dixon And Nicole Winfield Sep. 12, 2020 04:08 AM EDT

FILE - Lady Gaga is surrounded by press and security as she walks down Toronto's King Street for the screening of "Gaga: Five Foot Two" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 8, 2017. This year, three of the four major fall film festivals, including TIFF are going forward despite the pandemic. Those at the Venice Films Festival acknowledge it hasn’t been anywhere near the same. Masked moviegoers in set-apart seats. A barrier walls off the red carpet to discourage crowds of onlookers. Greetings are kiss-less. TIFF opens on Thursday. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Digital and drive-in, film festivals try to salvage a season

By Jake Coyle Sep. 08, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

This combination photo shows actor-director Werner Herzog, left, and actress-director Regina King. The Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday unveiled a lineup featuring the directorial debut of Regina King and the latest documentary from Herzog. King directs a drama about a young Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, titled “One Night in Miami,” and Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer have a meteorite documentary called “Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds." The festival, which is set to run Sept. 10-19, has plotted a largely virtual 45th edition due to the pandemic. (AP Photo)
Toronto sets lineup, Regina King to debut Muhammad Ali film

By Jake Coyle Jul. 30, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this this Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 file photo, a view of the Sala Grande cinema at the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. The lineup for the Venice Film Festival will be announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, and will be the first major film event since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September fete

By Lindsey Bahr Jul. 28, 2020 07:31 AM EDT