Spike Lee has apologized for inadvertently announcing “Titane” as the Palme d’Or winner, but the film’s director – along with other winners – took the mistake calmly. (17th July)
PUBLIC SERVICE The New York Times The Pulitzer Committee honored the New York Times with the prestigious Public Service Award for its “predictive and comprehensive” coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for filling “a data vacuum that has helped local governments, healthcare providers, businesses and individuals has, better prepared and protected. ”Read the coverage here. … Read more
[Follow our live coverage of the 2021 Oscars.] The Oscars this year looked different: the red carpet was lined and the after parties were cut. The ceremony took place almost two months later than usual at a personal event split between the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. It was … Read more
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package“Ode to Joy,” Lawrence Azerrad and Jeff Tweedy, Art Directors (Wilco) Best album notes“Dead Man’s Pop”, Bob Mehr, album note writer (The Replacements) Best historical album“It feels so good: The best of Mister Rogers”, Lee Lodyga and Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, Mastering Engineer (Mister Rogers) Best engineered … Read more
[Follow live coverage of the 2021 Golden Globes.] Netflix versus Hulu. Borat versus Alexander Hamilton. The questionable relevance of sophisticated statuettes versus the obvious urgency of the coronavirus pandemic. The Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday evening offers a wealth of encounters. Here is a full list of the winners. Movies Best performance by an … Read more