THE LATEST FROM EMANUEL
Oscars 2026: Luncheon Nominees–A Year After California Wildfires, Event Returns to Hilton Hotel
Two hundred and thirty nominees — among them Spielberg, Emma Stone, DiCaprio, Kate Hudson and Timothée Chalamet–attend Oscar luncheon.
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Queer Cinema 2026: Teddy Award, First Queer Film Honor, at 40
The list of Teddy winners since then reads like a who’s who of independent filmmaking, including Todd Haynes, Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman, Céline Sciamma, François Ozon, Christine Vachon.
Reviews
Wings: First Oscar-Winner, Directed by Wellman, Starring Clara Bow and Gary Cooper
The first collaborative effort between Hollywood and the Air Force, the film enjoyed the latter’s assistance on the condition that the movie projects a positive image of the military.
Spirit Awards 2026: Snubs–Top Nominees ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Twinless’ Shut Out
Both Peter Hujar’s Day and One of Them Days received critical attention, but when it came to Spirit Awards wins, Sunday wasn’t either film’s day.
Spirit Awards 2026: “Train Dreams,” Best Feature, Best Director at Film Independent Spirit Awards
“Train Dream” earned three awards. Clint Bentley won the Spirit Award for best director for the film, which also got best cinematography for Adolpho Veloso.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne 0Adds Spirit Award for Lead Actor to Other Kudos (LAFCA)
“I share this with Mary Bronstein, my writer, director, who fought for eight years to get this movie made. It’s a deeply personal story”–Rose Byrne
