There has never been a war film quite like “Platoon.” Hollywood delivered powerful combat stories about the brutality of battle, but nothing came close to matching Oliver Stone’s depiction of ...

Music Review By Joe Adambery Back in 1986, a young musician called Adrian Pisarello was inspired by an acclaimed and powerful anti-war film called Platoon (about a naïve US army volunteer who arrives ...

Between 1986 and 2006 15 different Red Sox players made at least 50 appearances at second base in one season: Marty Barrett, Jody Reed, Scott Fletcher, Luis Alicea, Jeff Frye, John Valentin, Donnie ...

It’s a movie designed to repel and seduce at the same time — and to spin out of control, much like its protagonist.

Klay Thompson wasn't the first NBA player in his family. His father, Mychal, set the standard with more than a decade in the league after the Portland Trail Blazers selected him No. 1 overall in the ...

War on film has never felt this real... Join us as we examine the most hauntingly authentic battle sequences ever captured on camera! Our countdown includes scenes from "Saving Private Ryan," "Hacksaw ...

The Hollywood actor will appear as a guest at the festival’s 33rd edition in Cairo from September 1st to September 8th, 2026.

Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov wins WGA for “2000 Meters to Andriivka” screenplay; he and Alex Babenko also take ASC documentary prize.

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking ...

Sorry, "Crash." Apologies to "Anora." We're fixing some of the biggest mistakes made in the Oscars' best picture race over the years.

Fragmented media, streaming and social media have weakened the Oscars’ cultural influence, prompting the Academy to chase audiences on YouTube.

In its nearly 100-year history, the Academy has nominated 621 films for its top award. Here's a list of all of the Oscar best picture winners.