We all know people win Oscars based on campaigns, right? Well, that takes a toll on those who have to do the campaigning. Just ask Regina King, nominated for her wondrous performance in the sadly under-nominated If Beale Street Could Talk. (On the other hand, she says, “It can be hard. … But to be honest, those are champagne problems.”) – The Observer (UK)
Tag: 02.02.19
Boredom Is One Of The Great Roots Of Creativity
And we’re sure blocking that off in any way we can, not just for adults, but for children, too. They need boredom (and so do we). – The New York Times
Why Are ‘Green Book’ And ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Even In Oscars Discussions?
Ridiculous and, quite frankly, disgusting. (And whatever happened to Roma?) – BuzzFeed
Is The Guy In That Supposed 1450 Portrait Actually Sporting A Beatles Bowl Cut
That’s a new one: Art historian Christopher Wright says a painting attributed to the mid-15th century artist Rogier van der Weyden’s workshop “is a 20th-century fake, of an unknown man sporting a Beatles-style haircut and reading a paper containing nothing more than nonsense.” – The Observer (UK)
One Of The Sundance Winners Had These Bon Mots For Hollywood
Alma Har’el said women directors, who directed 44 percent of the movies at Sundance this year, said, “We’re here; we’re ready; stop sending us to shadow the fucking white men.” (Plus, hey, a list of all the winners.) – Vulture