For the opening scene of Wicked, 9m real tulips were planted, improbably, by a farmer in Norfolk. The necessity of this opulence was completely obvious
Category: Films
What can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?
If you’re finding it harder than usual to get excited about the Oscars this year, don’t worry. Several factors – from the punishing length to
Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home alongside one of their dogs
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit
Inside this year’s Oscar goody bags: $1m of disaster relief, spliffs and a reimagined backgammon experience
On Sunday, the Oscars take place after the devastating California wildfires which killed at least 29 people, forced more than 200,000 to evacuate and destroyed
‘Kind of sad’: Timothy Dalton reacts to Amazon’s James Bond deal
The ex-007 star Timothy Dalton has weighed in on last week’s announcement on the future of the James Bond franchise. On 20 February, Amazon announced
Saldaña squished and Chalamet chafing as Ariana and Cynthia bag the best seats: the 2025 Oscars class photo
Every year during Oscars week, it has become tradition for all the nominees to meet up and eat a meal together. This is usually followed
The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson dazzles as Vegas dancer hitting midlife
Warm and generous performances carry this good-natured movie from director Gia Coppola; it’s actually the sort of approachable, actor-led drama for grownups that pundits complain
Oscars 2025: best actress nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are
Demi Moore for The Substance View image in fullscreen Career wins and nominations: After a career marked more by box office records than silverware –
Evan Gershkovich memoir to be adapted for big screen by Conclave director
Edward Berger, whose topical papal thriller Conclave is nominated for 10 Oscars, is to direct a film version of the forthcoming memoir of Wall Street
Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory
Sean Baker for Anora View image in fullscreen Track record: Baker came out of the US’s microbudget/indie subculture; his first feature, Four Letter Words, was