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The glut of “Oscar bait” films always look to elevate into a molehill as the calendar shifts from one year to the next. And only fleetingly do the results look

We gathered this list of terrific books that are coming in the first three months of the year to get your 2024 reading started.

Despite being sent a list of Hollywood actors, the first-time feature director said he "just knew" Wright was the one for the role.

Jeffrey Wright says a studio once hired a replacement actor to dub him when he refused to censor the N-word.

Films of the past give us idealistic teachers who inspire and reach difficult students, and academy voters responded. This year's crop feels different.

Films of the past give us idealistic teachers who inspire and reach difficult students, and academy voters responded. This year's crop feels different.

Variety's 10 directors to watch for 2024 include Anna Kendrick, Blitz Bazawule, and Cord Jefferson.

Last year, I complained that "very few films stood out as being exceptional." I didn't realize how good I had it. For me, 2023 was...

By Brandon Griggs, CNN

With acclaimed satire "American Fiction," Golden Globe-nominated star Jeffrey Wright and director Cord Jefferson tackle race, identity and family.