Columbia University: Republican and Democratic Lawmen Call for Resignation of President Minouche Shafik
The entire New York GOP congressional delegation has called for Shafik’s resignation:
Oscar Actors: Florence (“Little Women”) Pugh Shares Costume in “Thunderbolts”–July 25, 2025
Oscar nominee Florence Pugh is back on a Marvel set. The actress shared behind-the-scenes tour of the Atlanta set where she is filming the upcoming Thunderbolts.
Oscar Directors: Scorsese–Influenced by Hitchcock (“Dial M for Murder,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo”)
He recalled how he enjoyed Dial M For Murder on its release in 1954, despite it being a 2D showing (it was shot in 3D during the 3D craze of 1953).
IRISHMAN, THE- Trailer
Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. Netflix releasing in theaters on November 1, and streaming on November 27th.
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Oscar Actors: Kidman, Nicole–Honoree of AFI Lifetime Achievement Award
Four decades after her feature debut in 1983’s BMX Bandits, Oscar and two-time Emmy winner Nicole Kidman receives a history-making honor: the AFI Life Achievement Award.
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Oscars 2024: New Rules and Campaign Protocols, Changes to Special Awards
The Academy is taking on more prominent role boosting movie theaters, becoming more hospitable to composers and writers.
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Academic Scandals: Embattled Columbia University President Shafik, Accused of “Intellectual Theft”
Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak posted the bombshell allegations in blistering thread on X early Friday
Oscar Actors: Kidman, Nicole–Honoree of AFI Lifetime Achievement Award
Four decades after her feature debut in 1983’s BMX Bandits, Oscar and two-time Emmy winner Nicole Kidman receives a history-making honor: the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Politics 2024: Oscar Winner Spielberg Is Advising
Spielberg is advising the President’s campaign on how to best convey his vision for a second term.
Swift Effect: Taylor Swift Impact on London Pub, Black Dog
“Every single day since the album has been released, we’ve had to turn people away,” the marketing manager said.
