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This year’s long list of Emmy nominees has its share of surprises — mostly regarding on-screen talent. What you likely haven’t heard about are the nods for behind-the-camera talent — including Ben Semanoff, who garnered his first Emmy nomination for directing “Su Casa Es Mi Casa,” the game-changing Season 3 episode of “Ozark” in which …
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Oliver Stone, who cast Charlie Sheen in his breakthrough role in 1986’s “Platoon,” says the actor has squandered his talent, but also knows he probably isn’t concerned about it. “He has a lot of money, he doesn’t care,” Stone told Page Six with a laugh. “I mean, frankly, he’s wealthy, but I think he had …
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Acclaimed UK director Alan Parker, a towering figure in the UK industry, passed away this morning following a lengthy illness, the British Film Institute has confirmed. Two-time Oscar nominee Parker was best known for directing classic films including “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express,” “Mississippi Burning” and “The Commitments,” as well as big-budget Madonna movie “Evita.” Parker was …
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Director David France says “there are so many lessons to be learned from AIDS” about how to solve the COVID-19 crisis. During an online talk with IFC Films, France said since the pandemic started, he’s rewatched “How To Survive a Plague” — his 2012 documentary about the AIDS epidemic — “with fresh eyes … It …
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Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as “Batman” films, died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 80. Schumacher was handed the reins of the “Batman” franchise when Tim Burton exited Warner Bros.’ Caped Crusader …
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Parents have never been more in need of quality distractions that will actually hold a kid’s attention. That’s why The Post called on top directors in the animation field to give us their streaming recommendations. From classic works that motivated these directors to pick up a pencil to modern masterpieces that continue to inspire them …
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Alice Wu’s film “The Half of It” was set to debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. It had a prime spot on opening weekend and it was good to go for a theatrical release but then COVID-19 happened. Like all festivals, it was canceled, but Wu just rolled with the punches. “I’m bummed that my …
This year’s long list of Emmy nominees has its share of surprises — mostly regarding on-screen talent. What you likely haven’t heard about are the nods for behind-the-camera talent — including Ben Semanoff, who garnered his first Emmy nomination for directing “Su Casa Es Mi Casa,” the game-changing Season 3 episode of “Ozark” in which …
