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Kevin Hart is out as Oscars host amid controversy over homophobic jokesKevin Hart is out as Oscars host amid controversy over homophobic jokes
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The comedian was announced as the host for the 2019 Academy Awards on Tuesday.

By Emily St. James
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3 winners and 2 losers from the 2019 Golden Globes nominations3 winners and 2 losers from the 2019 Golden Globes nominations
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Vice, the new Dick Cheney biopic, leads the list for movies, while the TV nominations are as weird as ever.

By Emily St. James and Alissa Wilkinson
The 11 best documentaries of 2018
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From nailbiters and thrillers to slow burns and high school stories, this year was a great year for nonfiction cinema.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 9 Oscar contenders coming out in DecemberThe 9 Oscar contenders coming out in December
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Costume dramas, animated superheroes, tales of recent political history, and a flying nanny all land in theaters this month.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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It looks like the Oscars are going to nominate a bunch of big hits for Best PictureIt looks like the Oscars are going to nominate a bunch of big hits for Best Picture
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With smaller movies flopping left and right, the frontrunners might be big movies like A Star Is Born and Black Panther.

By Emily St. James
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The Favourite is a deliciously wicked tale of sex, women, and power playsThe Favourite is a deliciously wicked tale of sex, women, and power plays
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In this version of Queen Anne’s court, everything from whispered conspiracies to duck racing is really about who’s got the upper hand.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos on why his films aren’t as mean as people sayThe Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos on why his films aren’t as mean as people say
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“You don’t need to make films about women just idealizing them.”

By Alissa Wilkinson
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In Widows, Viola Davis’s heist crew captivates even when the story stumblesIn Widows, Viola Davis’s heist crew captivates even when the story stumbles
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Oscar-winner Steve McQueen returns with a bleakly pleasurable tale set on Chicago’s South Side.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Netflix’s Ballad of Buster Scruggs is an old West folk tale, with a signature Coen brothers twistNetflix’s Ballad of Buster Scruggs is an old West folk tale, with a signature Coen brothers twist
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The six-part romp leans hard into caricatures to sing of mortality and life’s absurdities.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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It took 46 years for Aretha Franklin’s concert doc to come out. The wait was worth it.It took 46 years for Aretha Franklin’s concert doc to come out. The wait was worth it.
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The film chronicles the making of the singer’s acclaimed 1972 gospel album, Amazing Grace.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How Willem Dafoe learned to paint like Vincent Van GoghHow Willem Dafoe learned to paint like Vincent Van Gogh
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I interviewed Dafoe about playing the famous artist in Julian Schnabel’s new film, At Eternity’s Gate. He also told me how he’d paint my face.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Suspiria reimagines a cult classic as a bone-cracking tale of women, power, and painSuspiria reimagines a cult classic as a bone-cracking tale of women, power, and pain
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Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson star in a brutal horror story set in a dance company in divided Berlin.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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8 movies out this month that are looking for Oscar season glory8 movies out this month that are looking for Oscar season glory
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A gleefully cartoonish Western, a Mexican masterpiece, a James Baldwin adaptation, and a deliciously wicked palace intrigue are all on the docket for November.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Steven Yeun on his new film Burning and his hopes for post-Crazy Rich Asians HollywoodSteven Yeun on his new film Burning and his hopes for post-Crazy Rich Asians Hollywood
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How the former Walking Dead star navigates his identity, religion, and personal history in his film career.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Why famed documentarian Frederick Wiseman focused on the Midwest for his latest filmWhy famed documentarian Frederick Wiseman focused on the Midwest for his latest film
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“My job is to deceive myself into thinking I understand what’s going on,” the documentarian says about his new film Monrovia, Indiana.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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5 fascinating stories about Lee Israel, the real person behind Can You Ever Forgive Me?5 fascinating stories about Lee Israel, the real person behind Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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Melissa McCarthy plays the biographer turned literary forger in the new film based on Israel’s memoir.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The Hate U Give is equal parts coming-of-age drama and Black Lives Matter primer. It’s terrific.The Hate U Give is equal parts coming-of-age drama and Black Lives Matter primer. It’s terrific.
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The best-selling novel makes for a riveting, funny, incisive big-screen drama anchored by outstanding performances.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Richard E. Grant on playing a “Labrador” to Melissa McCarthy’s “porcupine” in their new movieRichard E. Grant on playing a “Labrador” to Melissa McCarthy’s “porcupine” in their new movie
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In Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Grant plays a “street-grifting hustler” who helps commit literary forgery.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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First Man’s screenwriter thinks Neil Armstrong would be disappointed by the flag controversyFirst Man’s screenwriter thinks Neil Armstrong would be disappointed by the flag controversy
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“That’s very un-Neil”: Josh Singer talks about facts, fiction, and the man behind the Armstrong myth.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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First Man stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, a man struggling to deal with his griefFirst Man stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, a man struggling to deal with his grief
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The 1969 moon landing is the backdrop for an intimate portrait of Armstrong, as we see the historical achievement through his eyes.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How the Neil Armstrong movie First Man got the technical details of spaceflight rightHow the Neil Armstrong movie First Man got the technical details of spaceflight right
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Screenwriter Josh Singer talked to specialists and NASA engineers, because “a lot of it feels like it’s in Greek.”

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet battle meth addiction in the harrowing Beautiful BoySteve Carell and Timothée Chalamet battle meth addiction in the harrowing Beautiful Boy
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Based on two bestselling memoirs, the movie is a sensitive portrait of a father trying to save his son.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How — and why — A Star Is Born became one of Hollywood’s most remade storiesHow — and why — A Star Is Born became one of Hollywood’s most remade stories
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It’s a well-loved theme with many variations.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper shine in the newest version of A Star Is BornLady Gaga and Bradley Cooper shine in the newest version of A Star Is Born
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The music business is the backdrop for a moving love story.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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9 October movies that could be awards-season contenders9 October movies that could be awards-season contenders
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Dance horror, noir, family dramas, and more movies that are looking for glory.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How David Lowery ended up directing Robert Redford’s final movieHow David Lowery ended up directing Robert Redford’s final movie
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The writer and director of The Old Man & the Gun talks about his star, his offbeat influences, and why he keeps making movies about outlaws.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Robert Redford bids farewell to the silver screen in the pitch-perfect The Old Man & the GunRobert Redford bids farewell to the silver screen in the pitch-perfect The Old Man & the Gun
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In David Lowery’s homage to an American archetype, Redford ends his career as he started it: playing a celebrity thief.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Watch the video for “Shallow,” the song from A Star Is Born that will probably win an OscarWatch the video for “Shallow,” the song from A Star Is Born that will probably win an Oscar
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It’s the movie’s pivotal song, performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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John C. Reilly explains how to properly fit a men’s hatJohn C. Reilly explains how to properly fit a men’s hat
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Reilly co-stars with Joaquin Phoenix, Riz Ahmed, and Jake Gyllenhaal in The Sisters Brothers, a darkly comic Western.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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In Fahrenheit 11/9, Michael Moore spares no one — especially self-satisfied liberalsIn Fahrenheit 11/9, Michael Moore spares no one — especially self-satisfied liberals
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Moore takes on Trump, Obama, Bill Clinton, the Democrats, the media, and a lot more, but liberal apathy is his prime target.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Emmys 2018: nominations, winners, and highlightsEmmys 2018: nominations, winners, and highlights
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was the biggest winner of the night.

By Vox Staff
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Michael Che and Colin Jost open the 2018 Emmys to lukewarm laughsMichael Che and Colin Jost open the 2018 Emmys to lukewarm laughs
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The audience reactions were the best part of the pair’s Emmys monologue.

By Karen Han
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The Emmys’ opening musical number was a wry nod to Hollywood’s (lack of) diversityThe Emmys’ opening musical number was a wry nod to Hollywood’s (lack of) diversity
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“We solved it!” (They didn’t solve it.)

By Aja Romano
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Here’s who won at the 2018 Emmy AwardsHere’s who won at the 2018 Emmy Awards
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel dominated the comedy categories, Game of Thrones reclaimed the Outstanding Drama Series crown, and The Handmaid’s Tale went home empty-handed.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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8 winners and 5 losers from the 2018 Emmy Awards8 winners and 5 losers from the 2018 Emmy Awards
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Winners: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Netflix, and old people. Losers: Atlanta and The Handmaid’s Tale.

By Emily St. James, Karen Han and 1 more
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Leslie Jones and Aidy Bryant’s standout Emmys outfits say a lot about inclusivity in fashionLeslie Jones and Aidy Bryant’s standout Emmys outfits say a lot about inclusivity in fashion
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At the 2018 Emmys, the Saturday Night Live stars wore Christian Siriano and Tanya Taylor, to great effect.

By Eliza Brooke
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Black-ish’s Jenifer Lewis wore Nike on the Emmys red carpet to support Colin KaepernickBlack-ish’s Jenifer Lewis wore Nike on the Emmys red carpet to support Colin Kaepernick
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“I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice and police brutality,” Lewis said.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The backlash against Michael Che and Colin Jost as Emmy hosts, explainedThe backlash against Michael Che and Colin Jost as Emmy hosts, explained
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The pair have a history of bad jokes and an inability to take criticism.

By Karen Han
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What to expect at the 2018 EmmysWhat to expect at the 2018 Emmys
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Michael Che and Colin Jost will host the awards live on September 17.

By Karen Han
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The 2 races to watch at this year’s Emmys — and what they say about TV right nowThe 2 races to watch at this year’s Emmys — and what they say about TV right now
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Handmaid’s Tale takes on Game of Thrones in Drama Series, while Atlanta and Mrs. Maisel face off in Comedy Series.

By Emily St. James