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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeWatch as Martin Scorsese spoke after receiving Berlin Film Festival’s honorary Golden Bear award on Tuesday, 20 February.The Oscar-winning director was recognised for his lifetime achievements in film. In a statement, the Berlinale described Scorsese as one of the “most influential filmmakers in the world of cinema.”“Many of his works have written film history and the versatility of…

Somebody get Ariana DeBose, because Angela Bassett finally did the thing: She won an Oscar. The “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It” star received her first career Academy Award at the 2024 Governors Awards Tuesday evening. Bassett, who was previously nominated for the aforementioned projects, received an honorary Oscar alongside comedy legend Mel Brooks and film editor Carol Littleton. “This for me is not just another award, it’s a testament to my legacy,” Bassett said during her…

After a storied career spanning four decades in which she has played Tina Turner, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks and Black Panther’s Queen Ramonda, Angela Bassett received her first Academy Award on Tuesday – an honorary Oscar.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honoured the actor at its 14th annual Governors awards, an event recognising lifetime achievement in film as well as in humanitarian efforts.The 65-year-old actor was previously nominated for Oscars for her performance as Tina Turner in the biopic…

Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks are among those who will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors awards.Joining Bassett, 64 and Brooks, 96, will be Carol Littleton, 81, the editor of films including Body Heat, ET the Extra-Terrestrial and The Big Chill. The Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter will also receive the Jean Hersholt humanitarian award.Academy president Janet Yang said: “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.…

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Although he started his sparkling career on Broadway in shows like The Full Monty, Patrick Wilson has been in everything from cheesy romcoms, to DCU epics, to disturbing psychological thrillers. However, despite his obvious range (and brilliant singing voice), many will know him best for his work in the Conjuring franchise, and the horrifically brilliant Insidious series of films. A triple threat, Wilson has had a long road to becoming a “scream king,” as some fans have dubbed him. And…

As the US grapples with a disinformation crisis, Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard on Thursday to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth for their own gain.“For the truth to some is no longer empirical. It’s no longer based on data, nor common sense, nor even common decency,” the two-time Academy Award winner said during his keynote address. He invoked the Latin word for truth, “veritas”, Harvard’s motto.“Telling the truth is no longer the benchmark for…

Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks has received an honorary doctor of arts degree from Harvard University. Actor Tom Hanks examines a ball as part of a spoof during Harvard University commencement exercises on the school's campus, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Cambridge, Mass. Hanks was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts during the ceremonies. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)(AP) Hanks, 66, appeared at Harvard University to deliver a commencement address to graduating students in Cambridge,…

Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks has received an honorary doctor of arts degree from Harvard University. Hanks, 66, appeared at Harvard University to deliver a commencement address to graduating students in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday, People reported. The Ivy League school conferred an honorary doctorate of arts upon the actor as he joked that he had received the degree "without having done a lick of work, without having spent any time in class, without once walking into that library." "I don`t…

Adam Driver has been named the honorary starter for the 2023 Indianapolis 500. The Oscar-nominated actor and Indiana native will wave the green flag for the 107th running of the event, which will take place on May 28, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Tuesday. “Adam is going to experience one of the most exhilarating, powerful and exciting moments in all of sports as he stands atop the flag stand and waves the green flag to officially start the world’s greatest race,” J. Douglas Boles,…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeHarrison Ford got visibly emotional while accepting an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival The 80-year-old actor was in attendance for the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on Thursday (18 May).Reports from the festival say Ford was greeted with thunderous applause as he arrived for the premiere, with a highlights reel of Ford’s…