
John Horn
Former Host, Retake, The Frame and Hollywood: The Sequel
(he/him)
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We get painted a picture of how the world works. But there's somebody painting the world for us.
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Portman said she read the book her new movie "Eating Animals" is based on and it made her a vegan.
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At PLAY, you can paint on a wall. You can type out a story on an old typewriter. You can put on makeup, or put it on someone else; throw on a costume and pose for a photo, collapse in a room filled with hundreds of stuffed animals, or challenge some stranger to a game of Twister.
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From the diversity seen on the red carpet and onstage, to the pointed messages delivered during the ceremony, the movie industry is at a tipping point.
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Big wins for "Moonlight" and African American actors are laudable, but the Motion Picture Academy and the industry must address broader diversity issues.
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For the second consecutive year, not a single person of color was nominated in any of the 20 slots for the top performances from 2015 — best or supporting actor and actress. See the full list.
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The comedian's appearance as host in 2005 was the second-highest rated ceremony of the past decade, topped only by Ellen DeGeneres.
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The Academy Awards' producers tried to address criticism of mostly white nominees by filling the ranks of presenters with black actors, but bigger issues are on the table.
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As sometimes happens around secret negotiations, the $12 million figure was nearly three times the actual sales price for the drama, "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl"
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There is not a single person of color among the 20 people nominated for lead and supporting actor and actress, a lack of diversity that is reflected in the filmmaking nominations, as well. See the full list of winners, watch the Best Picture trailers and more.
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