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Pimpin' ain't easy. HUSTLE & FLOW, released on this day 20 years ago. The film won the Oscar for Original Song (“It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp") and received a nomination for Actor in a Leading Role (Terrence Howard) at the 78th Oscars.
MONTE CARLO (2011), directed by Thomas Bezucha and starring Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester.
July 23 at 7:30PM | MOONSTRUCK in 35mm Snap out of it! 💫 Cher and Nicolas Cage light up the screen in MOONSTRUCK, a romantic comedy full of big emotions, opera, and unforgettable one-liners. 🎟️ acadmu.se/Moonstruck
What’s the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
My dream date... cute. Michael Bay's PEARL HARBOR (2001), starring Josh Hartnett, Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale, earned four nominations at the 74th Oscars, winning one: Original Song - "There You'll Be," Sound, Sound Editing (Won) and Visual Effects.
They were so close to making it out together. 😢 Film: TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016)
“I wanted to tell you. Wherever you are in the world, I’ll search for you.” Film: YOUR NAME (2016)
July 20 at 6:30PM | THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE The best advice a girl losing her mind could ask for ✨ Who better to guide the Brady kids than RuPaul as Mrs. Cummings, serving sass, support, and a side of seventies realness. 🎟️ acadmu.se/BradyBunch
And just like that… the summer was ruined. Film: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997)
Just when you thought it was safe to shop full price... 🦈 JAWS merch is 30% off for a limited time. Discount auto-applies at checkout, no need to chum the waters. 🛍️ acadmu.se/JawsSale
The face card isn’t the only thing that’s lethal. Martin Campbell’s THE MASK OF ZORRO (1998), starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones, received two nominations at the 71st Oscars for Sound and Sound Effects Editing.
Presenting the honorees for the Academy Museum’s fifth annual fundraising gala: • Penélope Cruz for the Icon Award • Walter Salles for the Luminary Award • Bruce Springsteen for the Legacy Award • Bowen Yang for the Vantage Award The Academy Museum Gala Presented by Rolex.
Ari Aster sits down with @seanseaevans for a deep dive into the films that inspired @A24's @eddingtonmovie - from UNFORGIVEN to JFK - while exploring rare, original artifacts from the Academy Collection at the Margaret Herrick Library. Watch the full interview:…
A scene that spun both heads and ceilings. Today marks the 15th anniversary of INCEPTION (2010), directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy and Ken Watanabe. At the 83rd Oscars, the film received eight nominations…
Day-to-night look 101, courtesy of Helen Tasker. James Cameron’s TRUE LIES (1994), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold, was nominated at the 67th Oscars for Visual Effects.
Congratulations to our incredible 97th #Oscars production team on their six Emmy Award nominations. • Outstanding Variety Special (Live) • Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special • Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special • Outstanding Music Direction •…
When it rains, it pours — especially if Storm’s angry. A behind-the-scenes look at the Storm vs. Toad fight scene. X-MEN, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry, was released 25 years ago today on July 14, 2000.
"Molly, you in danger, girl." Jerry Zucker's GHOST was released on this day 35 years ago. The film won Oscars for Supporting Actress (Whoopi Goldberg) and Original Screenplay and was nominated for Film Editing, Original Score and Best Picture at the 63rd Academy Awards.