Casually @carlosfilm.bsky.social told me that his roommate @conorholt.bsky.social has over 1,100 tapes. I knew that guy because, once upon a time, he was me. A beautiful piece about nostalgia, obsession and "time-traveling." www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

This is some thrilling news for film journalism! Congrats @guylodge.bsky.social — we are all the richer for this.

Here's a 🧵 of what we've been covering: We're not about to spoil the Big Secret of THE DRAMA but, in its first moments, there's a beautiful love song from 1974 by a largely forgotten folk artist, Shira Small. @timgrierson.bsky.social tracked her down for some wisdom. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Good hiring news — this is an excellent decision by @nytimes.com. As sharp as Leah is as a critic and thinker, she's an even better editor. www.nytco.com/press/leah-g...

Checking in with Paul McCartney, well into his "cool-little-place era," here's @mikaelwood.bsky.social on Friday night's underplay at the Fonda for a very lucky 1200 people. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

This SXSW feature by @indiefocus.bsky.social has a stealth emotional pull to it — it's impossible not to be happy for these families who wanted to work together. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Warner Bros. ties the studio record for most Oscars on a single night, winning 11 for three films combined. Three other studios have won 11 Oscars on a single night in the past: MGM (BEN-HUR), Paramount (TITANIC) and New Line (LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING).

But what *should* win best picture? If you ask our critic @theamynicholson.bsky.social it's SINNERS all the way. She also has picks for movies that should have been nominated. (Yes, I'd love to live in a world in which EDDINGTON was a factor.) www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

What's going to take home the night's final Oscar, best picture? If you ask my esteemed colleague Glenn Whipp, It's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Here are his predictions for all 24 categories, along with some persuasive reasoning. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Looking for a quick and easy blank ballot for your Oscar pool? Today’s Sunday LAT has two of them, ready for the clipping!

I’ve already mentioned my craziest Oscar prediction to people privately but here it is: Voters looking for the adult in the room aren’t necessarily shifting to MBJ. I think it’s Wagner Moura. If THE SECRET AGENT takes international, look out.

"I haven’t even had a close encounter of the first or second kind. Where’s the justice in that? If you’re listening out there, I’m talking to you.” Here's @indiefocus.bsky.social on the fun-sounding Spielberg panel at @sxsw.com (stay for his ballet & opera comment). www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

These days, identity horror is too sharp for the half-realized makeover of SLANTED. Bringing the fire (and FACE/OFF references) @jenyamato.bsky.social reviews. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Last year was too soon, but this turned out to be a fascinating story. Some Oscars have straight-up melted. What then? Our Josh Rottenberg investigates. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Here's what should win on Sunday. And here's what should have been nominated gosh dang it. Justice for EDDINGTON, ANN LEE, HEDDA, LURKER, SPIDER WOMAN, PHOENICIAN SCHEME -- and even Ariana Grande in WICKED: FOR GOOD who is the best part of the whole dang thing. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

"I think so many women are told that we’re too much, over and over again, from the moment we get here. And so I’m used to that.” @indiefocus.bsky.social sat down with Maggie Gyllenhaal to chat about the road to making her uninhibited "The Bride!" www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Here's our report by @emilyzemler.bsky.social from inside the room at the BAFTAs (including material that didn't make the BBC One telecast). www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Robert Duvall had too many wonderfully combustible performances to count, but we somehow managed to get it down to an essential 10. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

CRIME 101, welcome to the “Dumb Heat” canon. My review in @latimes.com www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

You loved our 101 best L.A. movies list — and hundreds of you had no problem telling us what we forgot to include. Here are your 14 top picks for the movies we left off. (Consider us repentant about "American Gigolo," but no quarter given on "Crash.") www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

More Emerson Lake & Palmer in movie trailers, please.

It's a good weekend for going to the movies. Here's a taste (🧵). First, @emilyzemler.bsky.social spoke with Alexander Skarsgård about his turn in PILLION, an achingly romantic love story that happens to be about a BDSM couple. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

I’m hesitant to call MELANIA propaganda because I can’t imagine anyone watching this movie and thinking that Melania Trump comes off well. If it had subversive designs of being a satire about the first lady, there’s not much it would have changed. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Saying goodbye to Park City, @theamynicholson.bsky.social @indiefocus.bsky.social and I reflect on years of Sundance memories — along with our 9 favorites from this year’s lineup. I love how personal this turned out. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Like Brat summer, the Park City winter era is ending. But before it does, it still want to scrap over the value of art with movies about Charli XCX, Wu-Tang Clan, killer unicorns, Gregg Araki sex comedies, and former Sundance-hater John Wilson. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

What to watch today at Sundance? Our first taste of recommendations and reactions is here, including quick notes on JOSEPHINE, THE MOMENT, BUDDY and THE DISCIPLE. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

And don't sleep on this killer essay by @theamynicholson.bsky.social about what makes an L.A. movie — with a fun illustration of its own! www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

The @latimes.com list of the 101 best Los Angeles movies is a thing of beauty. Hats off and many thanks to @joshuarothkopf.bsky.social; delighted to have cast a ballot, and excited to read so many wonderful colleagues on so many wonderful films: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

I can't believe this is finally out in the world. It's the work of many people: 17 contributors who really know the city, 101 write-ups, beautiful photo sourcing and illustrations, smart design. My thanks to everyone involved. Tell us what we missed. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

@theamynicholson.bsky.social going granular on a trashy horror movie is a beautiful thing. (Meanwhile, MONKEY SEE, MONKEY KILL was right there, title people.) www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Best Nonfiction Film: MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW (56 points) Runners-up: THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (22 points) ORWELL: 2+2=5 (18 points)

Best Film Not in the English Language: THE SECRET AGENT (58 points) Runners-up:
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (57 points) SENTIMENTAL VALUE (38 points)

Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (54 points) Runners-up: Jafar Panahi, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (48 points) Richard Linklater, BLUE MOON and NOUVELLE VAGUE (39 points)

Best Picture: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (57 points) Runners-up: SINNERS (29 points) THE SECRET AGENT (27 points)

Best Screenplay: Jafar Panahi, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (53 points) Runners-up: Robert Kaplow, BLUE MOON (50 points) Kleber Mendonça Filho, THE SECRET AGENT (40 points)

Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (54 points) Runners-up: Delroy Lindo, SINNERS (37) Stellan Skarsgård, SENTIMENTAL VALUE (30 points)

Best Actor: Ethan Hawke, BLUE MOON (57 points) Runners-up: Wagner Moura, THE SECRET AGENT (43 points) Michael B. Jordan, SINNERS (36 points)

Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, SINNERS (50 points) Runners-up:
 Adolpho Veloso, TRAIN DREAMS (36 points) Michael Bauman, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (29 points)

Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (56 points) Runners-up: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, SENTIMENTAL VALUE (47 points) Wunmi Mosaku, SINNERS (41 points)

Best Actress: Kathleen Chalfant, FAMILIAR TOUCH (45 points) Runners-up: Rose Byrne, IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (39 points) Renate Reinsve, SENTIMENTAL VALUE (37 points)

I feel lucky to have worked and learned from @evincentelli.bsky.social — here she is, handling the trickiest subject on A1 without flinching. In a real way, EV taught me how to write. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/a...

There are so many good ones this year but here are 12 needle drops to get you started on your own playlist. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Unlike my other teenage favorites (John Hughes, James Cameron, Carpenter, etc.), I couldn't tell you what a "Rob Reiner film" was. That was the point. @theamynicholson.bsky.social gets at this idea beautifully. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

If you don’t subscribe to Vulture, this is the reason to do so: an oral history that only @bilgeebiri.bsky.social would think to do, one that’s shocking with each new story, pitched at the moment right before crazy CGI made everything boring. The “green salve” indeed. www.vulture.com/article/how-...

So many of my favorite Safdie moments are shaped and italicized by Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), a musician who's singlehandedly bringing back the era of synth wizards. His work for MARTY SUPREME is the main character. It was a pleasure discussing his art. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

We will be giving a Special Citation to Judy Kim of Gardena Cinema, a historic 800-seat, single-screen movie palace that has operated as an independent cinema and beacon of community since the Kim family took ownership in 1976. #LAFCA

Best Picture, Winner: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER #LAFCA

Best Picture, Runner-up: THE SECRET AGENT #LAFCA

Best Film Not in the English Language, Winner: THE SECRET AGENT #LAFCA

Best Film Not in the English Language, Runner-up: IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT #LAFCA