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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

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, file photo, actor George Clooney talks to reporters on arrival at the premiere of the television mini-series "Catch22," in London. Clooney was honored Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, by co-stars and colleagues at the annual film benefit for the Museum of Modern Art, held virtually. (Photo by Grant Pollard/Invision/AP, File)
Q&A: Clooney on 'Midnight Sky' and his twilight as an actor

By Jake Coyle Dec. 23, 2020 01:42 PM EST

FILE - In this July 1, 2020, file photo, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai pauses during an interview in Hong Kong. Governments around the world are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to justify crackdowns on press freedom. Lai was arrested in Hong Kong earlier in August 2020 as police enforced a new national security law. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
How COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns the world over

By Mae Anderson Aug. 19, 2020 10:30 AM EDT