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April 7, 2026 1:21 p.m.
Pictured in a bedroom, Robert Pattinson – as Charlie – holds Zendaya, who plays Emma in “The Drama.” Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the A24 film portrays the young protagonists as they navigate the chaos that ensues one week before their wedding. (Courtesy of A24)
Warning: spoilers ahead.
Despite its title, “The Drama” is a film that transcends genre, theme and several expectations.
Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the romantic “dramedy” walked down the aisle last Friday, presenting itself as a love story before quickly unraveling into a layered exploration of relationships, morality and uncomfortable truths about its central relationship.
By Kemyron McCoy
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April 5, 2026 9:06 a.m.This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m.
If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.”
Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B.
By Reid Sperisen
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March 22, 2026 8:12 p.m.Second take: ‘Sinners’ dominates Oscars 2026, signaling potential breakthrough for horror films
This post was updated March 29 at 9:20 p.m.
The notoriety of “Sinners” at the 98th Academy Awards may signal a directional shift for the Oscars, finally giving the horror genre the hype it deserves.
By Izzy De Leon
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March 20, 2026 4:30 p.m.Q&A: Joachim Trier reflects on politics, family and cinema after Oscars win
This post was updated March 29 at 9:15 p.m.
“Sentimental Value” has found its place in the Oscars record books.
The Norwegian psychological drama from director Joachim Trier earned the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at Sunday’s 98th annual Oscars ceremony.
By Eleanor Meyers
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March 17, 2026 7:46 a.m.Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ wins 6 awards, Michael B. Jordan claims Best Actor
The Academy’s 98th award show featured steep competition and Hollywood glamour Sunday night.
Hitting the ground running, host Conan O’Brien opened cinema’s biggest night at the Dolby Theatre with a thrilling montage and monologue highlighting this year’s nominees, including meme-ifiable Leonardo DiCaprio of “One Battle After Another” and the newly-instated category for casting.
By Eleanor Meyers
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March 11, 2026 3:00 p.m.Film review: ‘Bride!’ re-electrifies Frankenstein but falls short of feminism
In “The Bride!” Maggie Gyllenhaal fails to breathe new life into a classic source material.
Landing in theaters March 6, actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal’s sophomore directorial project trips and stumbles through grimy alleyways and ritzy clubs before finishing with an electrifying kaput.
By Davis Hoffman
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March 10, 2026 1:27 p.m.Oscars 2026: Daily Bruin writers predict 98th Academy Awards winners
This post was updated March 11 at 8:16 p.m.
The 2026 Academy Awards are set to stun viewers with an impressively varied array of nominees.
Returning to the Dolby Theatre on March 15, the Academy will host yet another evening dedicated to celebrating cinema’s most acclaimed projects of the past year.
By Reid Sperisen, Caitlin Brockenbrow, Parsa Arshi, Kemyron McCoy, Eleanor Meyers, and Kiara Mack
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March 8, 2026 7:03 p.m.Oscars 2026: Daily Bruin predicts the 98th Academy Award for Best Picture
The Academy has selected the top 10 outstanding films of the past year.
On March 15, the 2026 Academy Awards for Best Picture will be presented to the project that best embraces on-screen representation, creative leadership, industry access and audience development.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow, Eleanor Meyers, Julia Kinion, Abby Shewmaker, and Kai Echeverria
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March 5, 2026 12:39 p.m.Film review: ‘How to Make a Killing’ fails to make the kill, is weakened by underdeveloped plot
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
In A24’s newest thriller comedy, Glen Powell does not just chase the American dream but hunts for it.
Powell’s charm as Becket Redfellow in “How to Make a Killing” captures the audience from the opening scene of the new John Patton Ford picture – released Feb.
By Gianluca Centola
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