Gladiator II: Denzel Washington en route to Another Oscar Nod in Ridley Scott’s Historical Epic

Washington, called in N.Y. Times as greatest actor of 21st century

Anora: Mikey Madison, Oscar Frontrunner for Best Actress–New Star Is Born

Debuting earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, Sean Baker’s Anora won the Palme d’Or and earned critical acclaim, and praise for Mikey Madison’s star-making turn in the title character.

Ciao Marcello, Mastroianni l’antidivo: Fabrizio Corallo’s Documentary (Mastroianni Centenary, born 1924)

“Mastroianni did not like this image. He didn’t want to be seen as an icon, as a sex symbol.”

Sudden Fear (1952): David Miller’s Stylish Noir Thriller, Starring Joan Crawford in her Third (and Final) Oscar Nomination

A stylish woman-in-distress tale, David Miller’s Sudden Fear is a noir thriller designed as a star vehicle for Joan Crawford toward the end of her Warner contract.

Michael Douglas, The Prodigal Son: Amine Mestari’s Documentary of the Oscar-Winning Actor

The eldest son of movie star Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas took a long time to emerge from his father’s shadow.