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SZA, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers top the Grammy list. Get predictions of who will win on music's big night
Women lead the major categories at the Grammys this year – names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark top the list.
But who will take home music’s most coveted trophies on Sunday?
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The real 'Real Housewives': 'Capote' looks at author's feud with society mavens
Tom Hollander knew he didn’t look or sound like Truman Capote, so he searched for bits and pieces they both shared and tried to meet the character “somewhere in the middle.”
In “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” he focused on some of the bigger moments of the author’s story in order to embrace the quieter ones.
“Get the flamboyance and the classic stuff in early so the audience feels reassured that they’re seeing the person they imagined they were going to see and then, later, you can start being your version,” Executive Producer Ryan Murphy told him.
“So there was a sort of strategy there – you’ve got to nail some big moments where he had to be sufficiently flamboyant and then I could find other moments where I could just be listening or doing smaller behavioral things where I was still,” Hollander says.
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Mark Critch recalls his childhood and plays his dad in 'Son of a Critch'
It doesn’t take much for Mark Critch to reminisce about his junior high years.
“The more doors you open, the more doors open up on their own,” the creator of “Son of a Critch” explains. “It makes you reflect on things a bit more.”
One anecdote, in essence, leads to another. He could be talking with the show’s writers about a nun he remembers and that could lead to a story about his brother working at a radio station. “There’s a little epiphany….and something will happen.”
Critch’s nostalgia journey began when he wrote the memoir, “Son of a Critch.” It hit the bestseller list in 2018, then prompted a Canadian TV adaptation. Last year, The CW bought the show for U.S. audiences. Now, it’s in its third year in both countries.
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DVD REVIEW: 'The Inventor' goes inside the mind of a genius
“The Inventor” wasn’t nominated for Best Animated Film in this year’s Oscar race but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth watching.
Artistically, directors Jim Capobianco and Pierre-Luc Granjon use two kinds of animation to show how the genre’s wheels turn and what they produce. The subject is Leonardo da Vinci, the multi-hyphenate who enjoyed taking flights of fancy to understand the way man works.
As inventive as it is telling, “The Inventor” even brings da Vinci’s celebrated portrait, Mona Lisa, into the picture. She gets a song — and a prominent role in the artist’s life.
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Movies in a minute with film critic Bruce Miller
Movies in a Minute: "Lisa Frankenstein”
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says “Lisa Frankenstein” is a light romp in a dark, dark world. But it could have been a wild wallow in an era that was packed with possibilities.
Movies in a Minute: “The Greatest Night in Pop”
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says “The Greatest Night in Pop” is a wonderful slice of history that shows what happens when stars check their egos at the door and produce something iconic.
Movies in a Minute: "Poor Things"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Poor Things" may be one of the most bizarre films of the year, but it's also a springboard for some of the best acting work of the year.
Movies in a Minute: Best Actress nominee Sandra Huller
UpdatedSandra Huller, who stars in two Best Picture nominees, "Anatomy of a Fall," and "The Zone of Interest," is also nominated for Best Actress for her role in the former. Movie critic Bruce Miller calls Huller's performances incredible and says her Best Actress nomination is one of the most deserving honors of the year.
Movies in a Minute: "Mean Girls"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Mean Girls" has a problem with the translation to the big screen. Here, it’s darker and, somehow, more serious.
Movies in a Minute: "Anyone But You"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Anyone But You" isn’t as fun or as snarky as you want it to be. It’s just a chance for it stars to try something new without making a huge mistake.
Movies in a Minute: "The Color Purple"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "The Color Purple" is an all-singing all-dancing extravaganza that sometimes overshadows the story of Celie, but it's a powerful film that packs a punch.
Movies in a Minute: "The Iron Claw"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "The Iron Claw" is a fascinating slice of life that suggests all the fame in the world may look great but it can’t replace a little parental love.
Movies in a Minute: "Wonka"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Wonka,” the prequel to “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” is just as delightful as the original.
Movies in a Minute: "May December"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "May December" goes deeper than any investigative story and hurts more than a well-timed social media post.
Movies in a Minute: "Wish"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says Disney's "Wish" has so many mediocre references to past animated films it can’t help but pale in comparison.
Movies in a Minute: "Next Goal Wins"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Next Goal Wins" is largely a matter of how you define “winning.” Unfortunately, the story is so scattered it’s hard to find the momentum.
Movies in a Minute: "The Marvels"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "The Marvels" is not very interesting. The three crime fighters take on a baddie looking for a second bracelet but universal domination shouldn’t be the goal of everyone in a superhero movie.
Movies in a Minute: "The Holdovers"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "The Holdovers" is a holiday movie with some rougher edges. Despite being bathed in the glow of nostalgia, “The Holdovers” is brutally real about human relationships.
Movies in a Minute: "Five Nights at Freddy's"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Five Nights at Freddy's" is like something you’d find on Nickelodeon over Halloween weekend. It isn't a chilling gore fest. It tests the nerves but it doesn’t fry the brain.
Movies in a Minute "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" is spectacular and easy to watch, though it may be a long sit for some viewers. Swift's lyrics hit the target right in the heart.
Movies in a Minute: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Killers of the Flower Moon” is true cinema. It’s art in its highest form that never fails to entertain.
Movies in a Minute: "The Exorcist: Believer"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller calls the "The Exorcist: Believer" a respectful reboot but definitely not a head turner.
Movies in a Minute: "Fair Play"
UpdatedMovie critic Bruce Miller says "Fair Play" is easily one of the most compelling films of the year.
