Oscars 2024: Virtue-Signalling In Hollywood?

Dr Zahi Hawass is a world-renowned Egyptian archaeologist and a global authority on The Great Pyramids. His many admirers consider him a cultural icon, a ferocious defender of ancient antiquities, even a real life Indiana Jones. His critics, however, believe he’s a gatekeeper, wi ...  Show more

Netflix’s 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' has ignited a fierce new culture war debate after a barrage of controversial jokes sparked backlash from across the political spectrum. The roast - featuring material touching on racism, sexism, ableism, antisemitism, the assassination of Charl ...  Show more

Sean and Amanda give their immediate reactions to the 96th Academy Awards, which were largely dominated by Christopher Nolan and ‘Oppenheimer.’ They appreciate Jimmy Kimmel’s hosting, admire a barn-burning performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ by Ryan Gosling, analyze a surprising Emma S ...  Show more

This week the final round of voting opens for the 95th Academy Awards – and the Oscars are embroiled in a row about diversity again. The latest controversy centres around a shock nomination for best actress, raising questions about the fairness of the system. Just how signific ...

With awards season ramping up, Matt is joined by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg to discuss his forecast for the upcoming Oscars, including front-runners for best picture, best actor, and best actress, as well as which movies and actors could sneak their way into a nomina ...  Show more

The 2022 Oscars telecast will go down in history! For the Season 1 finale of Close Up, host Kelley Carter checks in with two Hollywood Reporter pals – ABC News Radio Entertainment correspondent, Jason Nathanson, and Entertainment Director at "The Grio" Cortney Wills to discuss Wi ...  Show more