Clayton Davis
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Sr. Awards Editor @Variety , Host of #ActorsOnActors on @PBSSOCAL & Awards Circuit Podcast / Black & Boricua / Autism Dad / Opinions are my own / #VoteBlue
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4 years at
@Variety
today! It's been an absolute honor to contribute to the leading entertainment publication. The journey has been filled with unforgettable moments, amazing stories, and the privilege of working alongside the best in the business. Here's to the next chapter! 🥂
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John Mulaney KILLS as the surprise host at 14th annual Governors Awards.
LET THIS MAN HOST THE OSCARS.
@Variety
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Whatever you think about this Aziz Ansari situation, know this:
People are stupid on the internet (and in real life).
#TuesdayThoughts
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I want Billy Zane to have his Brendan Fraser moment.
This is not Marlon Brando.
This is Billy Zane playing Marlon Brando in an upcoming biopic.
WOW.
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Preview from this week's episode of the
#AwardsCircuit
VIDEO podcast:
NTR Jr and Ram Charan teaching me parts of the
#NaatuNaatu
from
#RRR
Here's the moment that "Naatu Naatu" won the
#GoldenGlobe
for Best Original Song - Motion Picture.
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Best Supporting Actor nominee Ryan Gosling meeting the dog from Anatomy of a Fall and his heart skips a beat.
@Variety
@TheAcademy
#Oscars
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I love Mondays.
Coming soon.
@Variety
#RRR
@tarak9999
@ramcharan
@AlwaysRamCharan
@VarianceFilms
@RRRMovie
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Sam Reich, CEO of
@Dropout
and host of “Game Changer,” reflects on the company’s evolution from its early days of College Humor before rebranding as a standalone, ad-free subscription service. “You saw a gigantic sea of white men,” Reich notes, highlighting the transformation to
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So, what was the most memorable moment of my day at the
@Dropout
studio?
This is a true story:
"Vic Michaelis revealed they did not have a mail application on their iPhone. Instead, they opened the web browser to access their Gmail, which sent fellow castmate Brennan Lee
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Rotten my ass!
#Eternals
is so dope. Unconventional, unpredictable and an evolution of how Marvel films could and should be told. Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani & Brian Tyree Henry are my forever ride or dies...all perfecto!
Chloé Zhao doesn't miss. Upper tier MCU!
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Christopher Plummer.
A legend.
Thank you for "The Insider," Up," "The Last Station," "Knives Out," your Oscar-winning "Beginners" and just countless more.
Sleep well.
#RIP
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You can do both.
Anne Heche has children, and no one deserves to lose their mother in a tragic way.
Compassion can go miles. Humanity needs more of it.
Instead of praying for Anne Heche, who drove drunk, crashed into a garage, took off and drove 90MPH in a residential area, crashing into a house & setting it ablaze, how’s about you donate to the woman whose home was completely destroyed & lost everything
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It's really about to be Killers of the Flower Moon vs. Oppenheimer at the Oscars because so many fall movies are about to dip out of this calendar year.
'Dune 2' Eyes Push to 2024; Warner Bros. Considers New Dates for 'Color Purple,' 'Aquaman 2' (EXCLUSIVE)
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I can finally say...JULIANNE NICHOLSON is one of the frontrunners for the
#Emmys
in supporting actress limited series.
You don't do what she did in those final six minutes and ignore it.
So good that the
#Oscars
should override its rules and give it to her.
#MareOfEasttown
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Dear Florida,
This is Matt Gaetz, the U.S. Representative for the 1st congressional district and his mugshot following his DUI arrest in 2008. Today, he attacked the parent of one of the victim's of the Parkland shooting.
In 2020, VOTE HIM OUT!
Thank you!
#MarchForOurLives
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Vic Michaelis on breaking character when Zac Oyama (
@ZacOyama
) became "Tommy Shriggly" on "Very Important People."
"When it came to Zac, I saw him upstairs. I walked in, and I didn’t say anything. I looked at him, and I walked out of the room. Do you know when people get bad
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Emma Gonzalez, a student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is on TV right now, leading the charge, and inspiring us ALL to do better.
#GunReformNow
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"Spoken in the Telugu language, it would have represented the first
#Tollywood
film to enter the Oscar race, but politics can play a role in what the country has submitted over the years."
via
@Variety
#RRR
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The good news is the U.S. distributor for the film has opted to launch a full awards campaign for the action drama and is calling on the 10,000 Academy members to consider voting for the film in all categories.
‘RRR’ Team Reacts to India Not Selecting It for Oscars, Urges Academy to Vote for It in Other Categories
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You are not ready for this tender moment with the
#RRR
men.
A new video episode of
@Variety
Awards Circuit Video Podcast is coming in the hour.
#NTRJr
#RamCharan
#SSRajamouli
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How India’s Action Epic ‘RRR’ Could Bring the Country’s First Oscar Nom in 21 Years
via
@variety
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Ally Beardsley:
"I feel like I had the horrifying pleasure of transitioning very publicly and being in sketches regularly. It was very scary, especially when some parts of your body feel very out of your control. My advice is that kind of old and cliche thing—being is becoming.
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Look at all these black journalists, writers, and entertainers in one room for
#UsMovie
in NYC!
That's what's up
@UniversalPics
@JordanPeele
#UsFirst
#RepresentationMatters
#Diversity
#inclusion
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Jim Acosta is all of us.
Every journalist should be giving that feedback to anyone from this administration, or what's left of it.
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I'm showing Jessica
#RRRMovie
. Her first time.
We're only 34 minutes into it, and I've already been pitched for us to have an open marriage...twice!
Each with the introductions of N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan Teja.
This movie, in so many ways, is trying to change my life.
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#Oscars
Predictions: Original Song (10/6/22)
#RRR
- “Naatu Naatu”
#TopGunMaverick
- “Holy My Hand”
#TurningRed
- “Nobody Like U”
#WheretheCrawdadsSing
- “Carolina”
#WhiteNoise
- “New Body Rhumba"
via
@variety
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"Avengers: Infinity War" is the culmination of the last 10 years in the MCU, coming to a point of flawless action, dramatic effect, and a breathtaking appeal for its fans. It is an impeccable achievement in both direction and visuals. (1 of 2)
#Avengers
#InfinityWar
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The Oscar nominated songwriters of "Naatu Naatu" from
#RRR
have arrived at the
#Oscars
luncheon.
@TheAcademy
@Variety
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Best actress nominees Cate Blanchett visits Michelle Yeoh at her table at the
#CriticsChoiceAwards
.
Legends.
@Variety
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‘The Take’: ‘RRR’ Oscar Buzz; Ezra Miller Seeks Mental Health Treatment; Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
Watch the brand new episode down below.
via
@variety
#RRRMovie
#EzraMiller
#Oscars
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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE becomes the most winning film in
#SAGAwards
history with four. No film has ever won three acting awards.
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Attended
#OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding
luncheon to celebrate season one, just ahead of the second season premiere.
In attendance, the Latina Queen herself Selena Gomez who takes the best selfies. Very well could be our third Latina ever nominated for
#Emmys
lead actress (comedy)
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Voting for the 95th Academy Awards nominations has now officially closed.
Have some interesting revelations and thoughts coming in the hour on
@Variety
#Oscars
@TheAcademy
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Ladies, gentlemen and all fellow humans...I present you DENZEL WASHINGTON.
His first
@Variety
cover and I had the honor to interview and write the story about the GOAT.
He commands the screen and his legacy and impact is immeasurable.
Give it a read!
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Ally Beardsley's words of wisdom for the LGBTQ+ community:
"My advice is that kind of old and cliche thing—being is becoming. There is no final form, or I’m “whole” now. I’m figuring it all out, and now I feel comfortable. You’re always going to feel a little bit uncomfortable,
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Redemption! James Mangold redeems
#IndianaJones
with
#DialOfDestiny
. A farewell to one of the greatest movie characters in cinema history. Action, laughs, charm...just everything that makes him great. Thanks Harrison Ford (and Phoebe Waller Bridge) for the ride.
#Cannes2023
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Multi-platinum and global award-winning superstar singer/songwriter ZAYN and emerging sensation singer/songwriter Zhavia Ward are set to perform the Oscar and GRAMMY-winning duet “A Whole New World" in Walt Disney's Live-Action "Aladdin"
Digital Album set to release on 5/21.
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I liked a lot of MY POLICEMAN and it's affecting story of forbidden love. Slow burn but packs a wallop by the end. Harry Styles' best film performance yet. Emma Corrin is best in show. Love the score by Steven Price.
#TIFF22
#MyPoliceman
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Why Foreign-Language Films Still Struggle to Get U.S. Oscar Voters’ Attention
From Germany's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' to 'RRR' seeking love in major categories, attention for non-English language films is difficult to campaign
via
@variety
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#HouseOfGucci
is quite the animal. Campy, everything Ridley Scott wanted "The Counselor" to be but wasn't able to. Will be divided by many. Lady Gaga eats every morsel of her role up. Instantly the most quotable/meme-able movie since "Borat." Jared Leto best since his Oscar win.
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Original Song
“(You Made It Feel Like) Home” from “Bones and All” (MGM/UAR)
“Love is Not Love” from “Bros” (Universal Pictures)
“Til You’re Home” from “A Man Called Otto” (Sony Pictures)
“Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” (Variance Films)
“Komuram Bheemudo” from “RRR” (Variance Films)
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#BlackPantherWakandaForever
is a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Visual stunner, with Angela Bassett commanding every scene she inhabits. Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" will do that for many. Another great post credit scene that's genuinely a jaw-dropper. Don't know about Oscars.
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#Oscars
: Original Song
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” - "This is a Life"
“RRR” - "Dosti"
"Strange World" - To be announced
"Top Gun: Maverick" - "Holy My Hand"
“Turning Red” - "Nobody Like U"
via
@Variety
#LadyGaga
#TopGunMaverick
#RRR
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"Avengers: Infinity War" puts all the stakes on the table. It could be "Empire Strikes Back" of superhero films, where you are put through the ringer OR Marvel could renege on everything we witnessed, & spit in the face of its fans in Part 2. Hope not
#Avengers
#InfinityWar
2/2
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Emerald Fennell... you naughty little filmmaker.
#Saltburn
is her take on "The Talented Mr. Ripley" meets "Cruel Intentions." Barry Keoghan goes for it, and then some. Delicious head to toe. Liked it more than "Promising Young Woman" but not many will feel that way. Loved.
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When did Katie Marovitch know she wanted to do comedy?
"I know the exact moment. I was trying to work in finance in college. I was the valedictorian in high school and got to give a speech at Northwestern. I always thought I would go the money route and work in finance. I had a
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Peter Alexander (
@PeterAlexander
) is a FANTASTIC reporter and
@realDonaldTrump
is a garbage president.
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Brennan Lee Mulligan on the state of Hollywood and media content:
"There’s a funny thing that traditional legacy media does: It goes as you come to a cattle call casting. I’ll tell you who you are. I remember a commercial casting director at UCB in New York who went down the
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Any studio that's interested in getting nominated and possibly winning best Documentary feature should run and acquire
#Sr
, which blew the doors off here at
#TellurideFilmFestival
. The perfect movie to go out on and a beautiful encapsulation of an artist, a father and son.
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Poor Things. Big swings. Emma Stone. Second Oscar. Mark Ruffalo. First Oscar. Yorgos Lanthimos. Best Picture. Quite Possibly. Wickedly incredible.
#Telluride
#PoorThings
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“I apply every June,” she says. “I don’t want to go on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy.’ I want to earn my stripes. You can only take the test once a year with your email address, and I’ve never gotten on the show. I watch it every single night and I mark down how many answers I get right. I
Emma Stone on 'Poor Things' and Her Annual Quest to Be Chosen as a 'Jeopardy' Contestant
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“Don’t let anyone say you’re past your prime” – Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊
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"...inarguably the biggest breakout star of the year, not just in what she showcases in her iconic duets but also in her infectious ownership of the camera, best displayed in the lighter “I Feel Pretty,” which displays her acting range."
#WestSideStory
As guild voters plow through their pile of screeners, both digitally and physically, Variety is providing a helpful reminder of films that are engrossed with Latino talent and culture that should not be forgotten before ballots are turned in.
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Vic Michaelis on
#VeryImportantPeople
and why she broke character with Zac Oyama.
"It’s a long-form improv show, mostly involving scenes cut into smaller sections, and I don’t think there are a lot of improv cuts like that. When it came to Zac, I saw him upstairs. I walked in,
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Oscar Predictions: Best Original Song – Having ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ Is Just What the Academy Awards Ceremony Needs
via
@variety
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#StrangeWayOfLife
begs for more and a full length feature version. Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke sizzle in the Spanish western with wonderous colors, gorgeous music and engaging camera work. Pedro Almodóvar can do no wrong.
#Cannes2023
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How many unread emails does Raphael Chestang have?
"4,900, which is a lot better because I had over 11,000. The good thing is that it’s created this movement online where people are now sharing their 49,000 or 110,000 emails. It’s almost like I’ve allowed the people to release
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My Top 10 Films of 2022
1. Close
2. RRR
3. Holy Spider
4. Tár
5. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
6. Bones and All
7. Women Talking
8. Retrograde
9. Everything Everywhere All at Once
10. Till
Check out the rest of my ballot on
@Variety
#FilmTwitter
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Hanging with the troublemakers of
#TickTickBoom
- director and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda and star Andrew Garfield - who talk shop about bringing Jonathan Larson's legacy to the screen, along with other fun tidbits.
Look for it soon!
#Oscars
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"The skyrocketing success of “RRR” has been the undercover Cinderella story of the year...Spoken in the Telugu language, most of India’s 50 submissions over the decades have been in Hindi."
#RRR
How India’s Action Epic ‘RRR’ Could Bring the Country’s First Oscar Nom in 21 Years
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Tom Cruise, the biggest movie star in the world, an Oscar nominee for
#TopGunMaverick
has arrived at the
@TheAcademy
luncheon
@Variety
#Oscars
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