A clip of the presenter appearing to criticise Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison has prompted some ridicule on social media. But his take on the UK’s blinkered relationship with celebrity is worth unpacking, writes Louis Chilton

Marvel’s cult superhero hit is being revived on Disney+. It follows a run of abject misfires for the sprawling franchise, writes Louis Chilton – but this one could well be different

Sean Baker’s comedy-drama completed a near-perfect sweep

Actor ignored cue to wrap up his speech while collecting his second Best Actor trophy

Hackman was found dead this week at the age of 95

Actor broke Oscar guidelines while paying tribute to his ‘Succession’ co-star Jeremy Strong

‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’ is considered a frontrunner in the Live Action Short category

The dense and stylish period epic starring Adrien Brody is going into the Oscar weekend no longer as the Best Picture frontrunner… and it’s an understandable if disappointing development, writes Louis Chilton

Hackman, who was found dead this week at the age of 95, was one of the Hollywood’s greatest actors – and one of its least conventional leading men. It’s hard to imagine anyone like him reaching these levels of success now, writes Louis Chilton

‘Doesn’t this just give it away?’ one person asked

The pair would now be related through their children

‘The IT Crowd’ writer has faced staunch criticism for his anti-transgender views

Actor was not listed in the episode’s credits or on IMDB

Under-fire actor Karla Sofía Gascón did not attend the star-studded event

The pioneering director would have celebrated his 100th birthday this month. Louis Chilton looks at the life and influence of one of cinema’s true greats

‘The People’s Joker’ reframes the iconic DC Comics villain as a young trans comedian. After years of legal uncertainty, the film is finally out in UK cinemas. Louis Chilton speaks to its inimitable director and star

The actor who terrified us in ‘Breaking Bad’ and the recent ‘Civil War’ talks to Louis Chilton about working with Robert De Niro in Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’, flubbing his audition for ‘Star Wars’, and child acting

James McGovern and Damien Tuit of the Dublin-formed group speak to Louis Chilton about their shapeshifting third album, Irish solidarity with Palestine, and the argument in LA that nearly broke up the band

The Scottish actor took the reins of Britain’s illustrious film awards ceremony for the second year running. But even with better material, this year’s Baftas would have faced an uphill battle, writes Louis Chilton

‘Anora’ and ‘A Real Pain’ also won major prizes