Mike Leigh

This image released by Briarcliff Entertainment shows Jeremy Strong, left, and Sebastian Stan in a scene from the film "The Apprentice." (Pief Weyman/Briarcliff Entertainment via AP)

Oscar nominations snubs and surprises, from Daniel Craig to Selena Gomez

The film academy had plenty of surprise nominations Thursday for the 97th Oscars. It’s to be expected in one of the more wide-open fields in recent history.
 
This image released by Bleecker Street shows Marianne Jean-Baptiste, left, and Michele Austin in a scene from "Hard Truths." (Simon Mein/Bleecker Street via AP)

Movie Review: In ‘Hard Truths,’ Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year

 
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This image released by A24 shows Harris Dickinson in a scene from "Babygirl." (Niko Tavernise/A24 via AP)

Harris Dickinson toys with ambiguity in ‘Babygirl,’ and keeps a secret from Nicole Kidman

 
Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a cast member in the film "Hard Truths," poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in ‘Hard Truths’

 
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The snubs and surprises in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations

 

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FILE - Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo pose for the photographers prior to the the premiere of "Wicked" at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

‘Wicked’ named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

 
This image released by Neon shows Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in a scene from "Anora." (Neon via AP)

‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations

 
Mike Leigh, writer/director of the film "Hard Truths," poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Mike Leigh on ‘Hard Truths’ and his moviemaking struggles