Notes On The Season: Paul Thomas Anderson Talks Saving The Movie Experience; Covid-Tested Awards Voters Packing Oscar Season Events Again

It’s not a hot take to say Denzel Washington is one of the best actors in the world. The man has earned nine Oscar nominations and taken home two Academy Awards for his performances over the decades.

On this episode of the Deep Focus podcast, my guest is none other than Alana Haim from the rock group Haim, but more appropriate for this conversation, she is the star of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, “Licorice Pizza.” Anderson’s latest film is a nostalgic, shaggy return to his San Fernando Valley roots, but it’s really nothing like “Boogie Nights” or “Magnolia” and actually is more in line with George Lucas’ “American Graffiti”—a hangout movie— as if it were made by Lucas, Hal Ashby, and

Micheal Keaton his set to reprise his role as Batman – aka Bruce Wayne – for a second film in DC’s Extended Universe: Batgirl.Per a report from The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday (December 22), Keaton will once again portray his version of the caped crusader, which began in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman and again in 1992’s Batman Returns.The upcoming Batgirl film, which will premiere exclusively on HBO Max, will follow fan favourite character Barbara Gordon as she navigates become a superhero.

Eve Barlow Guest ColumnistFor Variety‘s Writers on Writers, Eve Barlow pens a tribute to “Licorice Pizza” (screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson).You can smell the acne on Cooper Hoffman’s chin. You can feel the heat on the pavement as Alana Haim sprints toward a feeling.

When Leonardo DiCaprio was trying to figure out what to do after “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” reports started coming up about some of the biggest A-list filmmakers working today trying to nab him for roles. One of those names was Paul Thomas Anderson, who was developing the film that would go on to be known as “Licorice Pizza.” The rumor went that DiCaprio passed on the film and his role eventually went to Bradley Cooper.

“Saturday Night Live” looked quite a bit different this week. Paul Rudd was set to host, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, the show decided to forgo a live audience and the musical guest and pre-tape most of the sketches.

looked quite a bit different this week. Paul Rudd was set to host, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, the show decided to forgo a live audience and the musical guest and pre-tape most of the sketches.However, this was also supposed to be a momentous occasion for Rudd, as he was set to join the so-called five-timers club — i.e.

Kelly LeBrock prefers the simple life.

Kate Aurthur editorFor Variety’s FYC Fest, screenwriters Aaron Sorkin (“Being the Ricardos”), Paolo Sorrentino (“The Hand of God”), Adam McKay (“Don’t Look Up”), Tracey Scott Wilson (“Respect”) and Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”) gathered virtually to discuss their own individual movies, as well as the state of the film business.McKay kicked off the conversation by talking about how he’d adjusted “Don’t Look Up” — his Netflix comedy-tragedy about a comet hurtling toward Earth — because of COVID-19,

There are many stars who have shared their unpopular opinions about Marvel movies.

Licorice Pizza, was asked about the current cultural landscape within Hollywood, when the conversation turned towards Marvel and DC’s impact.Speaking to The New Yorker, Anderson said: “Boy, it warms my heart to be able to tell you that I feel happier than ever working in this business. I’ve got my own little corner of the sandbox and am working with people that I really admire, like at M-G-M.“I’m incredibly happy right now.

Paul Thomas Anderson is a master filmmaker, that much is certain. But even though he has won a ton of awards and been nominated for quite a few Oscars, the writer-director has yet to sign that big streaming deal to create a TV series.

Paul Thomas Anderson makes great films, full stop. And his new film, “Licorice Pizza,” is no exception.

Paul Weller has cancelled his remaining UK tour dates “due to a band member testing positive for COVID-19”.The former Jam frontman hit the road last month in support of his latest solo album, ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’, which came out in May. So far, he’s played in Oxford, Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow and other cities.The Modfather was set to appear at the UEA LCR venue in Norwich tonight (December 3) before heading to Lincoln (4) and Cambridge (5).

Other films recognized by the NBR include “King Richard,” which earned Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress for Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis for their performances as Serena and Venus Williams’ parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price.

Clayton Davis Big news for Paul Thomas Anderson’s awards campaign as his film “Licorice Pizza” was named the best picture of the year by the National Board of Review.

After lighting up the pandemic specialty box office over Black Friday weekend with an enormous per screen average, MGM/United Artist Releasing’s Licorice Pizza from Paul Thomas Anderson took Best Film and Best Director for this year from the National Board of Review.