https://www.scmp.com/rss/524640/feed The latest news and top stories on Paul Thomas Anderson. Known for his distinctive character-driven films, he is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. His extensive filmography includes critically lauded works such as *Boogie Nights*, *Magnolia*, *There Will Be Blood* and *Licorice Pizza*. Anderson's expertise lies in crafting psychological dramas exploring themes of alienation and dysfunctional families, often employing bold visual styles including long takes. He has... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jeff Yeung Jeff Yeung When you’re already the best bar in the world, where do you go next? To the Oscars, of course. Several weeks ago, Bar Leone’s founder, Lorenzo Antinori, took to Instagram in a sharp tuxedo to announce that he and his bar had been picked to pour libations at the Governors Ball, otherwise known as the official Oscars after-party. Now back in town after the event, Antinori was finally able to let loose about what was undeniably a career high point for the self-professed film buff. “It was... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3348824/bar-leones-lorenzo-antinori-meeting-hollywood-stars-oscars-after-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3348824/bar-leones-lorenzo-antinori-meeting-hollywood-stars-oscars-after-party?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Politically charged thriller One Battle After Another took six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic Sinners and gothic horror story Frankenstein won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy Hamnet was named best British film. Jessie Buckley, as widely predicted, won the best actress prize for playing a grieving mother and wife of William Shakespeare, Agnes... https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/3344282/one-battle-after-another-wins-6-prizes-including-best-picture-uk-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/3344282/one-battle-after-another-wins-6-prizes-including-best-picture-uk-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:02:46 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic Sinners led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters showered Sinners with more nominations than they had ever bestowed before, breaking the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. Along with best picture, Coogler was nominated for best director and best screnplay, and double-duty star Michael B. Jordan... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340894/sinners-breaks-all-time-oscars-record-16-nominations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340894/sinners-breaks-all-time-oscars-record-16-nominations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:43:16 +0000 The Korea Times,Associated Press The Korea Times,Associated Press Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters emerged as a major winner at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, taking home two awards: best animated feature and best original song for its stand-out track “Golden”. The latter award went to Joong Gyu-kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE) and Mark Sonnenblick, who are credited for the song’s music and lyrics. EJAE reflected on her own journey from K-pop trainee to singer-songwriter. “When I was a little girl, I... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339555/kpop-demon-hunters-wins-2-golden-globes-including-best-song-golden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339555/kpop-demon-hunters-wins-2-golden-globes-including-best-song-golden?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:07:13 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favourite’s momentum and handing Warner Bros a victory amid Netflix’s acquisition deal. In nominations announced from Beverly Hills, California, One Battle After Another landed nominations for its cast – Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn and Chase Infiniti – and for Anderson’s screenplay and direction. It is competing in the comedy and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335655/golden-globes-one-battle-after-another-leads-9-nods-amid-netflix-warner-bros-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335655/golden-globes-one-battle-after-another-leads-9-nods-amid-netflix-warner-bros-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:29 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa At only 25 years old, American actress Chase Infiniti has already worked alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. She made her debut in the Apple TV+ series Presumed Innocent alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga just last year, and now she’s set to make the leap to films. She stars opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro in director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest action thriller One Battle After Another. As the film hits cinemas, here’s everything you need to know about the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3327015/meet-rising-star-chase-infiniti-whos-one-battle-after-another-leonardo-dicaprio?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3327015/meet-rising-star-chase-infiniti-whos-one-battle-after-another-leonardo-dicaprio?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Your itinerary this week may have been somewhat dampened by Typhoon Ragasa, but when the rain dies down and the sun comes back out, there is plenty left to do before Monday morning. The aftermath of the storm means urban cleaning, making it the perfect opportunity to volunteer for a clean-up run. If you prefer to treat yourself after the rainy week, however, a boozy take on a classic Hong Kong drink might be the perfect pick-me-up. Here are five things to do in the city to cure your post-typhoon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326794/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326794/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:45:07 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Even with the film and streaming industries in an upheaval, and too few new titles finding their under-marketed way to theatres this year, the movie summer of 2025 stayed alive. Job one: done. Autumn comes next, and this lovely season has a way of raising our quality expectations. We have the usual quotient of critical successes coming soon, having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. More of these prestige titles will follow suit after first-look appearances at the Venice, Telluride... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3323867/10-films-watch-fall-anemone-nuremberg-and-springsteen-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3323867/10-films-watch-fall-anemone-nuremberg-and-springsteen-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:00:08 +0000