Michael Schulman

staff writer for the New Yorker, author of “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears”

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“Barbie” scored eight Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. But noticeably absent were Margot Robbie for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig for Best Director.

Internet is on fire over Oscar snubs for ‘Barbie’ star and director

“Barbie” scored eight Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. But noticeably absent were Margot Robbie for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig for Best Director.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Residuals (pay when a show re-airs) is an issue at the center of the SAG-AFTRA strike. A standard doesn’t exist for how they’re calculated for shows on streaming platforms.

‘Orange is the New Black’ actors are loved by fans, paid little by Hollywood

Residuals (pay when a show re-airs) is an issue at the center of the SAG-AFTRA strike. A standard doesn’t exist for how they’re calculated for shows on streaming platforms.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Michael Schulman’s new book, “Oscar Wars,” looks at some shocking moments and controversies in the Academy Awards’ 95-year history.

Oscars history: In these key moments, ceremony wasn’t just about movies

Michael Schulman’s new book, “Oscar Wars,” looks at some shocking moments and controversies in the Academy Awards’ 95-year history.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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