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EXTENDED -- Weather Authority Alert Day issued for July 9th and Thursday, July 10th

RYUSUKE HAMAGUCHI


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New York Film Critics Circle names ‘Tár’ best picture

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The New York Film Critics Circle named “Tár” as its best picture of the year.

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DeBose, Kotsur, Eilish among 397 invited to film Academy

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Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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New this week: 'The Garcias,' Jewel music and Barack Obama

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This week’s new entertainment releases include Jewel’s first new studio album in seven years, former President Barack Obama narrating a five-part Netflix series about U.S. public lands and the return of “The Brothers Garcia” with a new name.

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Famed directors denounce sexual abuse in Japanese filmmaking

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A #MeToo crisis is raging in the Japanese film industry.

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Director of 'Drive My Car' surprised by Oscar, popularity

Read full article: Director of 'Drive My Car' surprised by Oscar, popularity

Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi says he was surprised by the international popularity of his Oscar-winning film “Drive My Car,” but attributes it to the universality of the short story by Haruki Murakami on which it is based.

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Jane Campion wins directing Oscar for 'Power of the Dog'

Read full article: Jane Campion wins directing Oscar for 'Power of the Dog'

Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for “The Power of the Dog.”.

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'Drive My Car' wins Oscar award for best international film

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Japan’s “Drive My Car” has won the Oscar for best international feature.

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Signaling a shift, 'Drive My Car' rides into the Oscars

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“Drive My Car” is a three-hour Japanese drama in which the opening credits don’t even arrive until 40 minutes in.

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New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'

Read full article: New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

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Berlin film fest opens, pared down but with audiences

Read full article: Berlin film fest opens, pared down but with audiences

The Berlin International Film Festival is opening with a new movie from French director Francois Ozon and a pared-down format designed to bring audiences back but reduce COVID-19 infection risks.

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‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises

Read full article: ‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises

The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.

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What to watch out for when Oscar noms are announced Tuesday

Read full article: What to watch out for when Oscar noms are announced Tuesday

It’s time again to celebrate Hollywood’s grandest ambitions and most daring risk takers.

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‘Summer of Soul,’ ‘Drive My Car’ make Oscars shortlist

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Documentaries about Julia Child, “Black Woodstock,” the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan’s “Drive My Car,” Iran’s “A Hero” and Norway’s “The Worst Person in the World” just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations.

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LA film critics pick ‘Drive My Car’ as year’s best

Read full article: LA film critics pick ‘Drive My Car’ as year’s best

It was a showdown between Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” and Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” for members of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, but the group managed to give top honors to both on Saturday.

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'Lost Daughter,' 'Licorice Pizza' top AP's best 2021 films

Read full article: 'Lost Daughter,' 'Licorice Pizza' top AP's best 2021 films

Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle have named their picks for the best movies of 2021.

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New York film critics name 'Drive My Car' best film of 2021

Read full article: New York film critics name 'Drive My Car' best film of 2021

The New York Film Critics Circle on Friday named “Drive My Car,” Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s three-hour emotional epic and Haruki Murakami’s short story adaptation, the best film of the year.

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'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham Awards

Read full article: 'The Lost Daughter' wins big at 31st Gotham Awards

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Elena Ferrante adaptation “The Lost Daughter” won four Gotham Awards including best feature film at the 31st Gotham Awards, the annual New York independent film celebration that serves as a boozy kickoff to Oscar season.

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'Titane' wins top Cannes honor, 2nd ever for female director

Read full article: 'Titane' wins top Cannes honor, 2nd ever for female director

“Titane” has won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, making Julia Ducournau the second female filmmaker to win the festival’s top honor in its 74 year history.

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