Oscars 2024: Academy Creates a New Branch–Casting

The first new Oscar to be introduced since best animated feature, more than two decades ago, will be presented for the first time in 2026.

La Cocina: Rooney Mara Gets Wrapped Up With Mexican Chef–First Look

In director Alonso Ruizpalacios’ English-language debut, the two-time Oscar nominee plays a waitress at high-stress Manhattan restaurant in relationship with back-room cook, played by Raúl Briones.

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans–Director Gus Van Sant on Some Liberties Taken in Murphy’s Series

The third episode in season 2 of the FX anthology, helmed by Gus Van Sant, travels back to 1966 for Truman Capote’s “best party ever.”

Rope (1948): Hitchcock’s Bold Thriller–Narrative Structure, Long Takes (Length of Each Segments)

Hitchcock shot long unbroken takes lasting up to 10 minutes (the length of a film camera magazine), involving carefully choreographed camera and actor movement, though most shots in the film wound up being shorter.

Super Bowl 2024: Scorsese’s Directorial Debut With Cinematic Squarespace Ad

“At my age, it’s a stretch finding a directorial debut. When Squarespace first approached me to create a spot, I thought this was my shot,” Scorsese said in a statement.