30 Years of “Hoop Dreams”: Steve James on Roger Ebert, Oscar Snubs, and Documentary Filmmaking | Interviews

“Now to the bottom line: Are these ‘five better films’ than “Hoop Dreams?” I would say they are not. “Hoop Dreams” was a film that cut to the bone, that gave us the sensation of watching lives unfold. It told more about the lives of young black men in American cities than any other film … Read more

Daniel Radcliffe snubs TV classics like The Sopranos & The Wire

Daniel Radcliffe shuns dramas like The Sopranos, The Wire and Breaking Bad for The Simpsons and reality TV. Without fail, every Best TV Shows Ever list will have The Sopranos, The Wire and Breaking Bad near or at the top. Unless, of course, it’s Daniel Radcliffe’s personal ranking because he has never seen a single … Read more

The Worst Oscar Snubs of 2024

The Oscar nominations always bring with them a certain amount of excitement, and an equal amount of frustration, anger, and rage — because for all the great movies and filmmakers and actors craftsmen they honor, there are always a few worthy names that get left out. 2024 is no different. This year’s batch of nominees … Read more