Josh Rottenberg covers the film business for the Los Angeles Times. He previously worked as a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, and his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Fast Company and other publications. A graduate of Harvard University, he has played laser tag with Gary Coleman, taken a road trip in a snow storm with Will Ferrell, smoked a peace pipe with Lisa Bonet, and conducted a career-spanning interview with Kermit the Frog.
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Capping a week of mounting controversy over its membership and ethics, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. held its 78th Golden Globe Awards.
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A Times report highlighting ethical lapses and the lack of Black members in the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. has drawn widespread attention. Now Time’s Up is joining those calling for more action.
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After the Times investigation and mounting criticism in Hollywood, how will the HFPA and the Golden Globes move forward?
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How three nomads — Linda May, Charlene Swankie and Bob Wells — brought authenticity and heart to Oscar contender ‘Nomadland.’ And an update on Swankie’s health.
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Una investigación del Times descubrió que la organización sin ánimo de lucro Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. realiza regularmente importantes pagos a sus propios miembros.
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A Times investigation finds that the nonprofit HFPA regularly issues substantial payments to its members in ways that some experts say could skirt IRS guidelines.
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The organization said the perception that many members are not serious journalists is “outdated and unfair” and that it is committed to addressing the lack of Black members.
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The motion picture academy announced the shortlists in nine categories for the 2021 Oscars, including international feature, documentary and visual effects.
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Con la temporada de premios de este año revuelta por la pandemia de COVID-19, los pronosticadores de los Oscar todavía están tratando de determinar en qué dirección soplan los vientos, y las nominaciones a los Globos de Oro, a veces desconcertantes, anunciadas el miércoles, no fueron de mucha ayuda.
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Love for ‘Minari’ and ‘Bridgerton,’ not so much for ‘Mank’ and ‘Hamilton’ — the biggest snubs and surprises from the SAG Award nominations.