Washington, Denzel

With Striking Actors Off-Limits, Directors Get Their Close-Ups

Since striking movie stars are not allowed to promote studio films, filmmakers unexpectedly, and in some cases uneasily, have the spotlight to themselves.

We’re Out of Movie Stars. Whose Fault Is That?

There are fewer films now that allow an actor to grow a persona and a Tom Cruise level of stardom. It’s a crisis, and the movies know it.

Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!

The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change.

Does the Academy Hate Movies? Our Critics on the 2022 Oscars.

Whatever you make of the slap, the telecast as a whole was a frustrating night of television that seemed based on a misunderstanding of what makes films great.