‘The Studio’ review: Lampooning Hollywood showbiz with a bevy of stars
“Millions are to be grabbed out here,” Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote Ben Hecht in 1926, “and your only competition is idiots.” Here was Hollywood, in…
‘Hard Truths’: Mike Leigh, Marianne Jean-Baptiste are Oscar contenders
TORONTO — Welcome to a special edition of the Envelope newsletter, your comprehensive guide to awards season. We’re coming to you throughout the opening weekend of…
Ron Howard explores the creative world of Jim Henson
When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the…
5 essential films from producer Roger Corman to check out
When it came to showmanship on a low budget, Roger Corman was a master. The beloved producer, who died Thursday at his Santa Monica home…