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Driving Miss Daisy: From Best Picture Crown to Modern Controversy
The 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy was a box-office hit and won Best Picture, but decades later its portrayal of racism has drawn sharp criticism and backlash, with critics like Spike Lee arguing it’s outdated and not representative of real schooling in film, leading to ongoing reassessments that label the movie as overrated or controversial in today’s context.
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Oscars Go Downtown and Digital: A YouTube-First Ceremony in 2029
The Academy Awards will move in 2029 from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles and shift broadcast to YouTube instead of ABC, with the new venue offering about 7,100 seats (up from around 3,400) and upgrades to support the ceremony, signaling a major break from tradition while the 2027 and 2028 ceremonies will still be held at the Dolby Theatre.
Weir Applauds a Smart Change That Elevates Project Hail Mary on Screen
Author Andy Weir says the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary improves his story by dropping the book’s coma-gene subplot and instead relies on Ryland Grace’s knowledge and being the last survivor to land him on the ship, preserving immediacy without the contrived science.
Lord & Miller Score Tyson's Nod on Project Hail Mary's Science
Filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller asked Neil deGrasse Tyson to critique the science in Project Hail Mary; after attending a premiere, Tyson reportedly said they got the science right and passed the Tyson test. The piece notes Tyson's history of critiquing sci‑fi and mentions Brian Cox's input, while the movie opened with about $11 million domestically.
Lord & Miller Explain the Heart, Humor, and Puppetry Behind Project Hail Mary
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss making Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling, detailing how they blend earnest emotion with crowd-pleasing humor, the practical-puppet Rocky, the karaoke scene with Sandra Hüller, and their collaboration with Andy Weir to keep the science accurate, while drawing on lessons from Solo and their Spider-Verse work as they push into Beyond the Spider-Verse and other projects.
Project Hail Mary: A Grand Space Rescue That Overcompensates with Jokes
Bilge Ebiri says Project Hail Mary is a flashy, entertaining sci‑fi adventure led by Ryan Gosling, but it's often undercut by a heavy, sometimes groan‑worthy injection of humor; the film follows Dr. Ryland Grace on a one‑way mission to stop star‑eating Astrophage from dooming Earth, blending suspenseful stakes with the directors' comedic flair. While it’s a watchable, ambitious ride, the humor can pull focus from the sci‑fi drama.
Pedro Pascal’s MBJ Oscar Win Moment Goes Viral for Joy—and a Seating Snag
At the 98th Oscars, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, and Pedro Pascal’s ecstatic reaction from the audience quickly went viral; a separate moment showed Delroy Lindo’s wife maneuvering to stand as Pascal celebrated, turning the moment into a dual-clip viral moment.
Dune: Part Three Keeps Lady Jessica to a Single Scene, Ferguson Says
Rebecca Ferguson reveals on Happy Sad Confused that Lady Jessica will only appear in one scene in Dune: Part Three, with her character’s journey largely framed by earlier books and Part Two. Director Denis Villeneuve reportedly asked for a single scene, and Ferguson notes she read the full script and believes the finale will be fantastic as it opens in theaters on December 18.
Brand New Day Teaser Drops Across the World, Fans Recreate a Classic Spider-Man Cover
io9 reports that ahead of the full Brand New Day trailer, Tom Holland is releasing snippets online via fans worldwide. One teaser re-creates Spider-Man’s iconic Amazing Fantasy #15 cover, hinting at the movie’s new era. The film’s art-book synopsis suggests four years have passed since the last adventures, with Peter Parker’s identity evolved and Spider-Man taking on a larger mystery, while more footage will be released piecemeal before the trailer debut.
Oscars 2026: Sinners Tops Nomination Race as Winners List Unfolds
Live updates from the 98th Academy Awards show. “Sinners” leads the nomination pack with a record 16, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has 13; Conan O’Brien hosts, with performances teased and a growing list of winners to be announced live from the Dolby Theatre on ABC/Hulu.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Debuts Runway‑Ready Popcorn Accessory
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is embracing the popcorn-bucket trend with a red, purse-shaped bucket sold by Regal Cinemas (complete with a gold heel keychain and a Runway magazine promo; AMC also teased sunglasses), with no price yet announced as the movie launches this May.