Ryan Gosling Soars in “Project Hail Mary” as Critics Praise a Big‑Hearted Space Epic
Ryan Gosling’s latest space odyssey has landed — and critics are over the moon. Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s "Project Hail Mary," adapted from Andy Weir’s hit novel, is earning early raves for its blend of big‑hearted sci‑fi spectacle, Gosling’s standout performance, and the film’s unexpected emotional core: an interstellar friendship that critics say makes this cosmic epic soar.
How Ryan Coogler Crafted the Vision, Mood, and Mythology of His Genre‑Bending “Sinners”
With the Oscars just days away, we’re returning to some of our favorite conversations with this year’s nominees. One of them is Ryan Coogler, whose "Sinners" has surged into awards history. Revisiting this interview feels especially right now — a chance to step back into the creative currents of Louisiana that shaped Coogler’s most ambitious and widely celebrated film.
Oscar-Nominee Gabriel Domingues on Casting the Standout Ensemble Around Wagner Moura in “The Secret Agent”
Casting director Gabriel Domingues has just made Oscars history. With "The Secret Agent" earning a nomination in the Academy’s first-ever best achievement in casting category, Domingues finds himself fielding the same question again and again — “But what does casting mean?” — while helping redefine how the craft is understood on the world stage.
How the Oscars Production Designers Misty Buckley & Alana Billingsley Prep the Stage Long Before Movies’ Biggest Night
Production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley are the quiet architects behind Hollywood’s biggest live spectacles—the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Super Bowl halftime show—but their work on the 97th Academy Awards was something special. Fresh off their 2024 Emmy win for the previous year’s Oscars, the duo once again transformed the Dolby Theatre into a shimmering “temple of alchemy,” crafting a show that married theatricality, technology, and meticulous craftsmanship. From Ben Stiller’s now-viral “broken” stage bit to the gold‑veined pyramid centerpiece and category‑specific visual storytelling, Buckley and Billingsley delivered a night that set a five‑year ratings high while celebrating the artisans who keep Hollywood’s creative engine running.
WGA Awards: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” Keep Oscar Race Tight
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards delivered a major shakeup in the Oscar race, with "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" splitting the top screenplay prizes and "The Pitt" sweeping the drama categories. Roy Wood hosted a night that mixed humor, turbulence, and a call to protect storytellers.
