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Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Yell ‘F— Off and Go Home, Putin!’ While Hosting Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards hosts Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman took a brief moment during the awards ceremony to show support to Ukraine and tell Russian president Vladimir Putin to “fuck off.” The 2022 Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica, Calif. as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued overseas. Mullally and Offerman wished those in Ukraine […]
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Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart and More Presenters Set for 2022 Spirit Awards
Film Independent has announced the presenters for the 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Kirsten Stewart (“Spencer”) will serve as the Spirit Awards honorary chair this year, in addition to being a presenter. Past honorary chairs for the Spirit Awards have included Shaka King, Lena Waithe, Ava DuVernay, Jessica Chastain and Ang Lee. Along with […]
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The future of award shows: How the coronavirus will have long-term effects on Emmys, Oscars, Grammys and other ceremonies
With the virtual Emmys upon us, Yahoo Entertainment talked to several industry professionals and awards experts to gauge what the Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes could look like in 2021 and beyond.
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Elisabeth Moss and Jon Hamm have epic Mad Men reunion at Independent Spirit Awards
Elisabeth Moss and Jon Hamm have epic 'Mad Men' reunion at Independent Spirit Awards
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Independent Spirit Awards 2020: Aubrey Plaza’s Best Jokes
Aubrey Plaza hosted the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday and, of course, her opening was full of jokes that poked fun at not only attendees but bigger issues plaguing the world.Plaza started her hosting gig with a skit that showed her in the dressing room, having a meltdown before the start of the awards show. Judy Garland (also played by Plaza) suddenly appeared, giving her advice in typical Garland fashion.“Scorsese is doing films for Netflix, Sandler is doing dramas!” Plaza’s Garlan
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‘The Lighthouse,’ ‘Uncut Gems’ Lead Spirit Awards Nominations
Horror story "The Lighthouse" and Adam Sandler's crime thriller "Uncut Gems" led the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations with five each, while "Give Me Liberty" and "Honey Boy" took four apiece. "Uncut Gems," Terrence Malick's "A Hidden Life," Chinonye Chukwu's "Clemency," Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" and Noah Baumbach's "Marriage Story" are up for best […]
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The It List: 'How to Train Your Dragon 3,' Gary Clark Jr., 'Survivor' and the best in pop culture the week of Feb. 18, 2019
The It List?is Yahoo's weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, including the best deals we could find for each.
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‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ ‘Leave No Trace’ Nominated for Top Independent Spirit Awards
If Beale Street Could Talk,” “You Were Never Really Here,” “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed” and “Leave No Trace” have been nominated as the best independent films of 2018 by the Film Independent Spirit Awards, which announced its nominees on Friday morning in Los Angeles. In one of the most evenly spread Spirit Awards fields ever, “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “You Were Never Really Here” and “We the Animals” each received four nominations, while “Beale Street,” “Leave No Trace,” “Private Li
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'Get Out' tops the Independent Spirit Awards — could an Oscar upset be next?
The love was spread around at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards, with critical darlings such as "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing", "Missouri", "Lady Bird", "Call Me by Your Name", "Mudbound", "I, Tonya", and "The Big Sick" all getting time to shine Saturday afternoon on the sands of Santa Monica, Calif.
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The 5 biggest winners from the 2018 Spirit Awards nominations
Here are the five films that gained the most from the Film Independent love in the epic enterprise known as awards season.
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'Call Me by Your Name' leads 2018 Independent Spirit Awards nominations
Coming-of-age drama “Call Me by Your Name” has scored six Spirit Award nominations, with “Good Time” and “Get Out” taking five each.
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Independent Spirit Awards Report: 'Moonlight' Dominates at Politically Tame Ceremony
If the Oscars are the wedding, then the Independent Spirit Awards are the rehearsal: They take place the day before, are far more casual, and play host to many of the same attendees. Guests aren’t the only thing the two ceremonies have in common: For four of the past five years, the Spirit Awards have also named the same best picture winner as the Academy, with top honors at both going to Spotlight (in 2016), Birdman (in 2015), 12 Years a Slave (in 2014), and The Artist (in 2012). This year, t
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Watch Indie Spirit Award Hosts Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's Hilarious Attempts to Summarize This Year's Nominated Films
For a sampling of what you might expect at Saturday’s 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, look no further than our Facebook Live interview with its hilarious cohosts Nick Kroll and John Mulaney (watch above).
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Independent Spirit Awards Flashback! Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, and More at the 1997 Ceremony
Per Hollywood tradition, the Saturday before the?Oscars sees celebrities gather on the Santa Monica beach to celebrate the best in independent films. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Back on March 22, 1997, the 12th Annual Independent Spirit Awards were hosted by the ultra-cool Samuel L. Jackson and honored future Best Picture winner?Fargo with six trophies.
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6 Big Surprises from the 2017 Independent Spirit Award Nominations
The acclaimed Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea had expectedly strong showings Tuesday as the nominations were announced for the 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards. While it’s unsurprising to see indie faves Moonlight, Manchester by the Sea, Jackie, and American Honey compete for the best picture prize, there is one wild card here: the little-known drama Chronic.
