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Jon M. Chu On The Legacy Of ‘In The Heights’ & A ‘Wicked’ Update [Interview]

December 20, 2021 1:49 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

For a period of Hollywood history where box office success is a complicated equation thanks to streaming and PVOD options, it's somewhat disheartening how Jon M. Chu's "In The Heights" has seemingly fallen out...

The Great Hunt For 10 Best Picture Nominees Continues [Contender Countdown]

Gregory Ellwood

November 12, 2021 10:05 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

There is a common refrain being heard around Hollywood these days and it's not one that will make the Academy happy (and, no, it's not about an Academy Museum which has only three floors of exhibits). As more ...

Oscars, Oscar, Best Picture, Oscars 2022

Ultimate 2022 Oscars Best Picture Contenders Guide

Gregory Ellwood

June 30, 2021 11:10 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Yes, it's that time again. Before you can even take a moment (or two months) to smell the roses, it's Oscar season again and the race for that elusive Best Picture win. Granted, in a "traditional" year we'd be...

Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes For ‘In The Heights’ Lack Of Representation

Kambole Campbell

June 15, 2021 11:42 am

News

In a Twitter post last night, Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator, and writer of the Broadway musical “In The Heights,” on which the Jon M. Chu-directed film of the same name is based, posted an apology in respo...

Jon M. Chu On Putting ‘In The Heights’ Through The Filter Of Anthony Ramos [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

June 9, 2021 10:59 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

The buzz around "In The Heights" has been building for a year. Warner Bros.' crowd-pleasing movie musical that helped Jon M. Chu land the coveted gig directing the long-awaited film adaptation of "Wicked." Thr...

11 Movies to Watch in June: ‘Zola,’ ‘Sparks Brothers,’ ‘Luca’ & More

Ally Johnson

June 4, 2021 3:03 pm

Features, News

After a year that changed our relationship with movie-going, it would seem that things are trying to inch back into a semblance of “normalcy.” Theaters are reopening, and as people continue to receive their va...

‘In The Heights’ Is A Joyous Celebration Of The Latinx Diaspora [Review]

Orlando Maldonado

May 21, 2021 11:00 am

Features, News, Reviews

There’s an uncontainable joy that’s threatening to burst out of most Latinxs when they hear someone shout ¿bendición? in a movie. Even more so when it happens in a movie like “In the Heights,” one of the bigge...

Summer 2021 Preview: Over 50 Movies To Watch

Nicholas Laskin

May 3, 2021 2:49 pm

Features, News

So… I guess we’re back? If you’re an American, chances are you’ve been vaxxed to the max already and or are probably awaiting your second dose, which should come quickly. As we already noted, folks like ...

Tribeca 2021 Lineup: New Films Featuring Ilana Glazer, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Kirby & More To Play At The 20th Anniversary Event

Charles Barfield

April 20, 2021 3:20 pm

Festivals, News

This year’s Tribeca Film Festival is going to be different than previous years. Yes, even when you compare it to last year’s mid-pandemic event. For the 20th anniversary of the festival, Tribeca is going to in...

‘In The Heights’ To Kick Off This Year’s Outdoor Tribeca Film Festival

Charles Barfield

April 16, 2021 10:29 am

Festivals, News

This year’s Tribeca Film Festival is expected to be very different than previous events. Not only is it the 20th anniversary of the festival, but it’s also the first year the event will be held outdoors in mul...

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