Film and TV

Is politics important in a marriage? ‘Love Is Blind’ breakup sparks debate.

Sara Carton’s rejection of Ben Mezzenga at the altar in the season 8 finale ignites heated discussions about whether ideological alignment is a relationship dealbreaker.

Amber Ferguson, The Washington Post March 10, 2025

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease about a week after his wife died of rare virus, authorities say

Authorities revealed that Hackman showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease and died of heart disease about a week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.

Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan and Lisa Baumann, Associated Press March 7, 2025

Dog misidentified as more mysteries swirl around deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife

Authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.

Morgan Lee, Associated Press March 5, 2025
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‘Anora’ wins best-picture Oscar in a year of indie triumphs

Director Sean Baker used his acceptance speeches to urge filmmakers, studios and audiences to support seeing movies in theaters.

Jake Coyle, Associated Press March 3, 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

An examination of the 95-year-old Hackman’s pacemaker showed it stopped working on Feb. 17, which means he may have died nine days earlier.

Susan Montoya Bryan, Jacques Billeaud and John Seewer, Associated Press March 1, 2025

Oscar winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time before they were found, search warrant says

Authorities said Thursday that foul play isn’t suspected, but they haven’t disclosed how the couple died and said an investigation was ongoing.

Susan Montoya Bryan, Felicia Fonseca and Brian Melley, Associated Press February 27, 2025

Gene Hackman was one of Hollywood’s most respected and honored performers

The actor starred in dozens of films including “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven.”

Hillel Italie, Associated Press February 27, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, who acted in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Harriet the Spy,’ dies at age 39

Police responded to a 911 call at a luxury apartment tower in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood where officers found Trachtenberg “unconscious and unresponsive,” according to an NYPD statement.

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press February 26, 2025

‘Conclave’ triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions

With “Conclave” winning with the actors and at the BAFTAs, what will nab best picture in a week’s time at the Academy Awards is anyone’s guess.

Jake Coyle, Associated Press February 24, 2025

Netflix’s new U.S. basketball doc is a fun watch. The reality was better.

‘Court of Gold’ features great access and dramatic footage of the Americans’ gold medal run at the Paris Olympics. But some parts of the story are missing.

Ben Golliver, The Washington Post February 21, 2025
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