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An illustration of three Oscar awards, with one placed further in front of the other two to create a triangle.

This year’s Oscars hit different

The 94th Academy Awards were a harrowing milestone for streaming services, an ultimate victory for “CODA” and the slap heard around the world. Also: a full list of winners.
JP Pak, Film & TV Editor March 29, 2022

On Sunday, 15.4 million viewers tuned in for one of the wildest nights in Oscars history. The night marked a historic rebound for the Academy, with the show drawing in a 30% bump...

The Irishman is an epic crime film produced by Martin Scorsese, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. (Via Twitter)

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Swan Song to the Goodfellas

Scorsese’s latest offering is a farewell to an era of film from a master of his craft.
Masnsen Bouzidi, Contributing Writer November 13, 2019

“The Irishman” starts with a single-take long shot, not so different from the famous Copacabana sequence in “Goodfellas.” “In the Still of the Night” by the Five Satins...

Joker, a psychological thriller, was released in theaters on Oct. 4. (Via Twitter)

‘Joker’: A Mesmerizing Making-a-Murderer Tale

The first R-rated live-action Batman film features a Joker performance to rival Heath Ledger’s.
Nyssa Joseph, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

It seemed that Heath Ledger’s famous performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight Rises” would remain unmatched forever. Ledger’s take on the character cast a shadow on...

Robert De Niro's passion project, "The Comedian," features various high-profile actors, such as Leslie Mann and Danny DeVito.  The film depicts De Niro's personal struggle to revive his career.

Robert DeNiro’s Passion Project is a Forgettable Mess

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Don't get your hopes up for Robert DeNiro's new film "The Comedian" — as it turns out, passion projects aren't a guaranteed success. In fact, this one is downright forgettable.
Panelists Shirley Leyro (left) and Isabel Martinez (right), from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discuss immigration issues after screening of JR’s new film Ellis starring Robert De Niro.

Immigration experts tackle ‘Ellis’ immigration in film

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Immigration experts examined and deconstructed Robert DeNiro's latest film, "Ellis" from a historical perspective in a panel discussion at Kimmel on Nov. 9.
Intern, released September 25th, stars Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway.

DeNiro, Hathaway take on workplace comedy in ‘The Intern’

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer September 28, 2015
Robert DeNiro stars as a 70-year old intern for boss Ann Hathaway in the heartwarming comedy, "The Intern."

Summer 2015 News Recap

Alex Bazeley, News Editor August 28, 2015
Recap of summer news.
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Oscars 2013: Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress

February 21, 2013
Though the Supporting Actress category seems like a lock, the Supporting Actor race may surprise.