Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge!a.
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The average shot length in Moulin Rouge! is under two seconds. While acceptable for an action movie, nothing like this had ever been done in a musical.
Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.
From sticking to prestige themes, to carefully timed releases, to millions spent on publicity – there’s plenty of politics behind Hollywood’s greatest accolade.
Andrea Arnold’s 2011 Wuthering Heights cast James Howson (left) as the first Black Heathcliff, while Jacob Elordi (right) joined more than 30 white actors to play the role.
The Conversation. Oscilloscope Pictures (left), Warner Bros. Pictures (right)
Emerald Fennell’s film is not interested in the racial commentary many critics have found in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.
Bear trainer Doug Seus plays with Bart the Bear, who’s appeared in over 20 TV shows and films.
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The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.
