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FILM TALK is an online film journal. It features over 300 one-on-one interviews with actors and filmmakers, conducted in Hollywood and in Europe.
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FILM TALK has been quoted by The Washington Post, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Los Angeles Daily News, KTLA, ABC, NBC News, CBS News, NBC's Today, Chicago Tribune, and Rolling Stone, among others.
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FILM TALK4d ago

[Source: Variety]

Actress Mary Beth Hurt dies in New York at 79. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015. Her films include “The World According to Garp” (1982). She married film director and screenwriter Paul Schader in 1983.
When she was a young child, her neighbor and later actress Jean Seberg (1938-1979) was her babysitter.

TAGS: #MaryBethHurt #Variety #Hollywood #JeanSeberg #Actress #PaulSchrader

TAGS: #MaryBethHurt #Hollywood #JeanSeberg

URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mary-beth-hurt-dead-world-according-to-garp-1236702265/

Mary Beth Hurt Dead: 'World According to Garp' Was 79

Mary Beth Hurt, who starred in films including 'The World According to Garp' and was married to director Paul Schrader, has died.

Variety
FILM TALK5d ago

[Source: Variety]

Actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82 in Beverly Hills, CA. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015.
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress (“Lenny,” 1974), she also appeared in “Superman” (1978).

TAGS: #ValeriePerrine #Variety #Hollywood #Actress #Oscar #AcademyAward #Lenny #Superman #Film #Cinema #Movies #DustinHoffman #ChristopherReeve

URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/valerie-perrine-dead-lenny-superman-1236696828/

Valerie Perrine Dead: 'Superman' and 'Lenny' Star Was 82

Valerie Perrine, who was Oscar nominated for best actress for "Lenny" and appeared in the "Superman" films, died Monday in Beverly Hills.

Variety
FILM TALKMar 21

[Source: Deadline]

Actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54 in San Francisco of natural causes after dealing with a congenital heart defect and other health issues in recent years. He played Xander Harris in the TV series “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” (1997-2003).

TAGS: #NicholasBrendon #Deadline #Hollywood #XanderHarris #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #TV #TVSeries

URL: https://deadline.com/2026/03/nicholas-brendon-dead-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-actor-1236762086/

Nicholas Brendon Dies: ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Actor Was 54

Nicholas Brendon, known for being part of the Scooby gang on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.

Deadline
FILM TALKMar 21

[Source: Los Angeles Times]

Actor, legendary martial artist and action hero Chuck Norris dies at 86 in Kauai, Hawaii. Perhaps his best-known project was the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger” (1993-2001).

TAGS: #ChuckNorris #LosAngelesTimes #Hollywood #Film

URL: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-03-20/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger

Chuck Norris dead: Famed black belt and action star was 86

Chuck Norris, a celebrated martial artist and action star known for 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' died Thursday in Kauai, Hawaii, his family said Friday. He was 86.

Los Angeles Times
FILM TALKMar 17

Behind the scenes of the Oscars: An Academy Award is complete when a nameplate is attached

TAGS: #Oscar #AcademyAward #Nameplate #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema #Award #FilmAward #Entertainment #FilmNews

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2026/03/16/oscars-engraving/

Behind the scenes of the Oscars: An Academy Award is complete when a nameplate is attached

The show is over; we watched and enjoyed the Academy Awards and its highlights. Whenever a winner is announced, the recipient gives a speech before a worldwide audience, and then goes to the press …

FILM TALK
FILM TALKMar 17

All the nominees and winners of the 2026 Oscars and their first reactions in the press room.

“One Battle After Another” wins six Oscars, including Best Picture. Sean Penn wins his third Oscar.

TAGS: #Oscar #AcademyAward #Hollywood #OneBattleAfterAnother #SeanPenn

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2026/03/16/2026-oscars/

2026 Oscars: “One Battle After Another” wins six, also Best Picture, and third Oscar for Sean Penn

Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered Sunday night to celebrate the year’s standout achievements in film at the 98th Academy Awards. “One Battle After Another” came into the night with the…

FILM TALK
FILM TALKMar 10

[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]

Tom Cruise and James Cameron among the big winners at 2026 Saturn Awards last Sunday.

TAGS: #TomCruise #JamesCameron #HollywoodReporter #SaturnAwards #Hollywood #Awards #FilmAwards #Movies #Film #Cinema #Entertainment

URL: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/saturn-awards-2026-complete-winners-list-1236525462/

James Cameron and Tom Cruise Among Big Winners at Star-Filled Saturn Awards

'Pluribus,' 'Andor,' 'It: Welcome to Derry' and 'Peacemaker' took home TV honors.

The Hollywood Reporter
FILM TALKMar 7

[Source: Deadline]

Screenwriter Alan Trustman dies at 95 in Miami, Florida. He wrote two Steve McQueen films, “Bullitt” and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (both 1968), and “They Call Me Mister Tibbs!” (1970) for Sidney Poitier.

TAGS: #AlanTrustman #Deadline #Screenwriter #Hollywood #Film #Cinema #Movies #SteveMcQueen #Bullitt #TheThomasCrownAffair #TheyCallMeMisterTibbs #SidneyPoitier

URL: https://deadline.com/2026/03/alan-trustman-dies-95-1236746670/

Alan Trustman Dies: ‘Bullitt’ & ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Writer Was 95

Alan Trustman, screenwriter of the 1968 films 'Bullitt' and 'The Thomas Crown Affair', has died. He was 95.

Deadline
FILM TALKMar 2

[Source: The Wrap]

Seth Rogen accepts “Home Alone” actress Catherine O’Hara’s posthumous Actor Award win for her role in “The Studio.”

TAGS: #SethRogen #TheWrap #CatherineOHara #TheStudio #HomeAlone #ActorAward #HomeAlone #Film #Hollywood #Actress #Movies

URL: https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/awards/seth-rogen-catherine-oharas-posthumous-actor-award-video/

Seth Rogen Accepts Catherine O'Hara's Posthumous Actor Award Win: 'Showed You Can Be a Genius and Be Kind' | Video

The late Catherine O'Hara won Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role on "The Studio" at the Actor Awards

TheWrap
FILM TALKFeb 28

[Source: Variety]

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon (79), star of “Thelma and Louise” (1991) and “The Client” (1994), among others, says she was banned from Hollywood after calling for Gaza ceasefire.

TAGS: #SusanSarandon #Variety #Actress #Oscar #ThelmaAndLouise #DeadManWalking #TheClient #Hollywood

URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/susan-sarandon-hollywood-ban-gaza-ceasefire-speech-1236675199/

Susan Sarandon: Hollywood Banned Me After Gaza Ceasefire Speech

Susan Sarandon says she was blocked from Hollywood film and TV roles after speaking out about a ceasefire in Gaza.

Variety