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Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticWilliam Hurt, who died Sunday at 71, had a look and an aura that appeared, at first, to fit all too snugly into Hollywood’s conception of what a movie star should be. Tall and broad-shouldered, with a silky shock of wheat-colored hair, his handsome features set off by a cleft chin and a faraway gaze, he was, at a glance, the quintessence of the old-fashioned WASP he-man ideal.

Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of West Side Story, revealing it was ‘exciting and daunting all at the same time’ to join the project. The 30-year-old snagged a Bafta award nomination for best supporting actor for his efforts but revealed that he still struggled with feeling anxious at the outset, as well as his view that there were ‘no second chances’ when it came to acting for film roles rather than on stage.

ANFor a while, back last autumn, Belfast looked like the film to beat this awards season. Kenneth Branagh’s drama tickled the Academy’s favour in a similar fashion to Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma: black and white, coming-of-age, cineaste autobiographical. But then it dipped.

“We need more Dollys in the world,” is the message of this raucous but hugely enjoyable comedy, which, at the same time, reminds us that there is—and can only be—one Dolly Parton. The 76-year-old country legend is having quite a moment at SXSW this year, arriving at the festival with a concert to promote her new album (and novel) Run, Rose, Run and her online NFT project Dollyverse, while riding a wave of public goodwill after her philanthropic support of the Covid vaccine with a $1 million donation.

Ariana DeBose raved about her West Side Story co-star Rita Moreno as she accepted the accolade for Best Supporting Actress at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.Both DeBose and Moreno were up for the award, and in her speech DeBose, 31, honored her co-star as she accepted the honor from London.'I wrote some things down and yet my phone is over there,' Ariana, who was recognized for her work playing Anita, the same role Rita played in 1961's West Side Story, began in her speech. 'That's unfortunate.

Billy Crystal praised his wife Janice Crystal and the 'amazing' life they had built together as he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.The showbiz icon, who has starred in the classic film When Harry Met Sally, hosted the Oscars nine times, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, accepted the award a day before his 74th birthday and three months shy of celebrating his 52nd anniversary with Janice.In his lengthy speech, Crystal reflected on the 'amazing life' he and his wife shared, and their 'cast' of characters - their daughters, sons-in-laws, and grandchildren. 'We've produced an amazing life together': Billy Crystal praised his wife Janice as he accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday'This is a lifetime achievement award, which is a little scary when they say they want to give it to you,' Crystal said in his speech.

Will Smith hailed Venus and Serena Williams as he was named Best Actor at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.'I am here tonight with Venus and Serena and their sister Isha,' said Smith, 53, said in his speech after his victory for portraying the role of Richard Williams, the father of the tennis phenoms. 'And I really just want to say to all of you, thank you for entrusting me with your story.'He continued: 'What you were able to do, and what your family was able to do, inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country and everyone around the world.

Rita Moreno arrived in elegant style on Sunday at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles.The 90-year-old nominee donned a two-toned gown that featured puffy green sleeves, a floor-length skirt with a white front panel and a small train.Rita accessorized with white gloves as well as dangling earrings and a sparkling necklace. Elegant actress:Rita Moreno arrived in elegant style on Sunday at the Critics Choice Awards in Los AngelesThe Puerto Rico native portrayed newly created character Valentina in the Steven Spielberg-directed adaptation of West Side Story.She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing Anita in the original 1961 movie.

Serena and Venus Williams looked magnificent as they stepped out on the red carpetat the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.The sisters showed off their sparkle in silver Versace gowns, with Serena, 40, donning a form-fitting cleavage-baring gown, and Venus, 41, showcasing her toned legs in a saucy number with waist-high side splits.King Richard - the biographical drama film based on their lives - is nominated for best picture at the ceremony. Magnificent:Serena Williams, 40, and Venus Williams, 41, looked magnificent as they stepped out on the red carpet at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on SundaySerena's dazzling floor-length creation - which perfectly highlighted her toned arms - featured a beautiful long train.

Halle Berry turned heads as she graced the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday.The Monster's Ball actress, 55, was the recipient of the ceremony's#SeeHer Award, an honor given to a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.She wowed in an edgy two-toned haircut that closely resembled her X-Men character Storm's icy blonde look. Beautiful: Halle Berry turned heads as she graced the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday Her hairstyle was shorter and darker on one side and she wore a white-grey color on the lengthier, straight and choppy pieces.As she accepted her award, the iconic performer discussed the importance of women telling stories.

Kristin Chenoweth knows how to work a red carpet.The 53-year-old actress commanded attention in a revealing black ensemble, as she posed on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.The Wicked star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in AppleTV's Schmigadoon! but she lost out to Hannah Waddingham for Ted Lasso, also an AppleTV show. Front and center:Kristin Chenoweth flashes the flesh in stunning black gown at the Critics Choice Awards in LAChenoweth wore a lovely black dress that featured a sparkling upper portion while she attended the annual event.The bottom portion of the Broadway mainstay's outfit draped to the ground for much of the awards ceremony.

Not everyone gets it right on the red carpet, and this year's Critics Choice Awards certainly had its fair share of fashion casualties.Missing the style mark this year included the likes of actress Margaret Qualley and Jeopardy! star Mayim Bialik as well as Squid Game star HoYeon Jung and comedianAmber Ruffin.Kicking things off was 27-year-oldQualley, who appeared to be wearing three different ensembles in one, as she walked the carpet in a multipatterned gown that featured a black sash. Frock horror! Margaret Qualley and Mayim Bialik lead the worst dressed stars at the Critics Choice Awards in LA on SundayThe top half of Qualley's ensemble featured floral embroidery that was in stark contrast to a satin black middle section, that sat atop a frilly white skirt.

Kieran Culkin took home his first Critics Choice Award on Sunday, earning Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role of Roman Roy in HBO's Succession.The 39-year-old actor beat out his Succession co-stars Nicholas Braun and Matthew Macfadyen along with The Morning Show's Billy Crudup, This Is Us' Justin Hartley and The Good Fight's Mandy Patinkin.The actor was truly surprised when his name was called by the cast of FX's Pose, revealing as he walked up to the stage that he didn't know what he was going to say.His co-star Sarah Snook would later go on to win Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Succession would ultimately win Best Drama Series. Award winner:Kieran Culkin took home his first Critics Choice Award on Sunday, earning Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role of Roman Roy in HBO's Succession Surprised:The actor was truly surprised when his name was called by the cast of FX's Pose, revealing as he walked up to the stage that he didn't know what he was going to saAs he walked up to the stage, he noticed the microphone was being lowered as he joked, 'Lowered it, nice,' before telling the applauding audience to 'shut up.''Awful.

Grimes has claimed that she was fired from promoting Dune for Warner Bros as an “influencer”.Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi books came out last year and starred Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.Speaking to Vanity Fair for a new cover story, Grimes shared her love for Herbert’s books, and revealed that she had dreams of directing her own Dune adaptation.She then went on to say that she was initially hired by Warner to promote the film via her social media following.

The Harder They Fall, starring Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz and Idris Elba. It is a headbangingly, flesh-splatteringly freaky debut from Jeymes Samuel that reclaims the African-American side of the genre. The drumbeat of brutality became a bit too uniform for me, but it it stylishly made.

The Power of the Dog was named best film at tonight’s 75th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), as the New Zealander also scooped best director. During a star-studded ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall, sci-fi epic Dune also triumphed with five gongs, and Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical Belfast was named Outstanding British Film. The Power of the Dog’s male star, Benedict Cumberbatch, was on hand to read out the absent Campion’s victory speech for her best director award.

Baftas red carpet was back with a vengeance for 2022, with the awards returning to full-capacity for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. And while the Baftas offer us the chance to celebrate the best films and performances of the past year, it also allows us to get a glimpse of celebrity’s red carpet style.

Read more: Man gives Belfast one star review after not realising it's in black and white Accepting the award, writer and director Kenneth Branagh said: "Thank you to British cinema audiences for watching in tonnage a UK and Irish cinema film at UK and Ireland cinemas. "All hail the streaming revolution, but all hail the big screen too. It's alive, and long may they live together.

Dana Brooke has called out one of the most famous people on the planet, Kanye West, for a WWE match. There’s no denying that Kanye West, rapper, producer and fashion designer, is one of the most recognisable names in the world. The 44-year-old has been in the news a fair bit lately, mainly due to his public split from ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

(Reuters) -William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in movies such as "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Broadcast News," died on Sunday at the age of 71, according to Deadline. "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday," the actor's son, Will, said in a statement obtained by Deadline. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.

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