Why Do the Oscars Keep Falling for Racial Reconciliation Fantasies?
In many Oscar bait movies, interracial friendships come with a paycheck, and follow the white character’s journey to enlightenment.
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The Carpetbagger: What to Expect From the 2019 Oscar Nominations
Could Bradley Cooper and Alfonso Cuarón be the most-nominated men? Will ‘Black Panther’ make the best picture field? A look at possible records and upsets.
‘The Favourite’ Dominates Bafta Nominations
The acclaimed film about palace scheming in Queen Anne’s court received 12 nominations for the British equivalent of the Academy Awards.
‘The Favourite’ Dominates Bafta Nominations
The acclaimed film about palace scheming in Queen Anne’s court received 12 nominations for the British equivalent of the Academy Awards.
The Carpetbagger: Who Will Be Nominated for Best Director?
Your Carpetbagger weighs the odds of 11 directors, including veterans like Spike Lee and would-be first-timers like Bo Burnham.
The Carpetbagger: Why Oscar Season Is Crazy, Frustrating and Still Essential
Our new Carpetbagger columnist won’t ponder whether the Oscars matter. He knows they do — because as a snapshot of Hollywood, they also reflect so much more.
‘The Meg’ Is a Surprise Box-Office Monster
The shark movie was expected to take in $20 million. Instead, “The Meg” collected $44.5 million. Among highbrow films, “BlacKkKlansman” posted solid results.
Review: In ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ Spike Lee Journeys Into White America’s Heart of Darkness
John David Washington and Adam Driver star in a movie based on a crazy true story from the 1970s, pitched to the crazy realities of right now.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
The decade we almost stopped climate change. Spike Lee takes on the Klan. Dick Cavett stops to smell the roses. Apple’s $1 trillion milestone. The curious rise of the face tattoo.
