Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi announced Gerwig as the recipient of this year’s director award and described her as a masterful filmmaker. He also praised her for creating a perfect blend of comedy, emotion, and adventure with Barbie and transforming it into the cinematic experience of the year.

“Her vision is brought to life so vividly by both the script she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach, and by her clear and singular collaboration with her extraordinary crafts teams, whose visuals are matched only by the outstanding performances delivered by Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and the entire cast,” said Chandi in a statement.

Gerwig is only the latest in the long line of honorary award recipients at the upcoming Palm Springs Festival, taking place from January 4-15, 2024. She’s joining Vanguard Award honoree Killers of the Flower Moon, Emma Stone (Poor Things) and Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer), who are receiving acting awards, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who’ll be honored with a breakthrough performance award for The Holdovers.

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Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi described Oppenheimer as one of the most ambitious and epic films of the year and praised Murphy’s performance in this career-defining project.

“Murphy gives a stunning portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer as a conflicted scientist leading the Manhattan Project to produce the world’s first atomic bomb. For this career-best performance, we are honored to present the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, to Cillian Murphy,” said Chandi in a statement.

Murphy has been receiving a lot of buzz since Oppenheimer came out this summer, along with his co-stars Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. and director Christopher Nolan. In addition to being met with rave reviews, Oppenheimer earned over $950 million worldwide, setting several major box office milestones along the way.

The Palm Springs Film Festival is taking place from January 4-15, and Murphy will be in pretty good company when he picks up his trophy. Poor Things’ Emma Stone has been announced as the recipient of the best actress award, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon will be honored with the Vanguard Award.

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Stone will receive this award for her recent performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, which was honored with the Golden Lion in Venice earlier this year. She plays a young woman trying to adjust to the world around her after being brought back to life by an eccentric scientist. The film also stars Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, and it will be released on December 8.

Palm Spring Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi announced Stone as the next recipient of this honorary award and said there’s no one better suited for this achievement.

“Emma Stone continues to exert influence as one of the most important actresses of this generation, whose performances are always exceptional no matter the role. In her latest film Poor Things, Emma delivers a burning intensity and character bound for liberation,” said Chandi in a statement.

The Palm Springs Film Festival will take place between January 4 and 15, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon has been chosen as the recipient of the Vanguard Award.

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The festival’s chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said it’s an honor to present the Vanguard Award to Scorsese’s latest cinematic masterpiece and described it as a must-see film of the year.

“Killers of the Flower Moon is a powerful and important film not only for its cinematic poetry, but also as a complicated story about the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, one that fully illustrates the evils of racism and corruption,” said Chandi in a statement.

Killers of the Flower Moon draws inspiration from David Grann’s non-fiction book of the same name, and it sheds light on the series of murders of the members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma after oil was discovered on their tribal land. The film’s ensemble cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and Jesse Plemons.

Killers of the Flower Moon had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival where it was met with rave reviews this spring. It hit the theatres on October 20 and earned $137 million worldwide so far.

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“In Just Mercy, Jamie Foxx gives a moving and truly remarkable performance as Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death for a murder, for which he was wrongly convicted,” festival chairman Harold Matzner said. “This is an inspiring drama that brings an important story about how our justice system can fail to the big screen. It is a story that audiences should see. It is our honor to present the spotlight award, actor to Jamie Foxx.”

Foxx joins past laureates of the award including Timothée Chalamet, Bryan Cranston, Andrew Garfield, Sam Rockwell, and J.K. Simmons. 

The Palm Springs Festival runs from January 2 to January 13.

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Festival chairman Harold Matzner announced their decision to reward J. Lo with this special honor and explained why she’s a perfect pick.

“Jennifer Lopez is a star in every sense of the word, and you will experience this in her latest film Hustlers… For this full-force yet grounded performance, deserving of awards consideration, we are thrilled to present Jennifer Lopez with this year’s Spotlight Award,” said Matzner.

Hustlers centers on a group of former strip club employees, who decide to take revenge on their corrupt Wall Street clients, and also stars Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B. The movie was met with critical acclaimed and earned over $150 million on the box office.

Palm Springs Film Festival will take place from January 2-13, and Lopez will be presented with her award during the annual gala on the first day of the festival.

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“No actor has had a bigger year than Emily Blunt in 2018,” said Variety co-editor-in-chief, Claudia Eller. “From playing a mother fighting to save her family’s life in A Quiet Place to tackling one of cinema’s iconic characters in the musical Mary Poppins Returns, Emily Blunt has proven to be a versatile and commanding actress who can cross genres easily and with great success.”

The 35-year-old star will join Daniel Kaluuya, Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, and Steve Carell as the recipient of the annual award. 

Blunt has had a great year receiving SAG nominations for both roles and a Golden Globe nomination for Mary Poppins Returns. 

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The film’s director Rob Marshall will be in charge of presenting this award to the cast, and festival chairman Harold Matzner believes they couldn’t have picked better film for this occasion.

“Mary Poppins Returns is a happy film, that re-creates the magic and adventure of the first film. Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda lead an excellent ensemble cast that also includes Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury and many others,” stated Matzner.

The list of previous honorees includes Oscar-winning film Argo and Academy Award nominees American Hustle, The Big Short, and The Social Network. Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Alfonso Cuaron (Roma) and Olivia Coleman (The Favourite) will also receive special awards at the 30th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which runs from January 3 to January 14, 2019.

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Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi announced Gerwig as the recipient of this year’s director award and described her as a masterful filmmaker. He also praised her for creating a perfect blend of comedy, emotion, and adventure with Barbie and transforming it into the cinematic experience of the year.

“Her vision is brought to life so vividly by both the script she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach, and by her clear and singular collaboration with her extraordinary crafts teams, whose visuals are matched only by the outstanding performances delivered by Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and the entire cast,” said Chandi in a statement.

Gerwig is only the latest in the long line of honorary award recipients at the upcoming Palm Springs Festival, taking place from January 4-15, 2024. She’s joining Vanguard Award honoree Killers of the Flower Moon, Emma Stone (Poor Things) and Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer), who are receiving acting awards, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who’ll be honored with a breakthrough performance award for The Holdovers.

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Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi described Oppenheimer as one of the most ambitious and epic films of the year and praised Murphy’s performance in this career-defining project.

“Murphy gives a stunning portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer as a conflicted scientist leading the Manhattan Project to produce the world’s first atomic bomb. For this career-best performance, we are honored to present the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, to Cillian Murphy,” said Chandi in a statement.

Murphy has been receiving a lot of buzz since Oppenheimer came out this summer, along with his co-stars Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. and director Christopher Nolan. In addition to being met with rave reviews, Oppenheimer earned over $950 million worldwide, setting several major box office milestones along the way.

The Palm Springs Film Festival is taking place from January 4-15, and Murphy will be in pretty good company when he picks up his trophy. Poor Things’ Emma Stone has been announced as the recipient of the best actress award, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon will be honored with the Vanguard Award.

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Stone will receive this award for her recent performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, which was honored with the Golden Lion in Venice earlier this year. She plays a young woman trying to adjust to the world around her after being brought back to life by an eccentric scientist. The film also stars Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, and it will be released on December 8.

Palm Spring Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi announced Stone as the next recipient of this honorary award and said there’s no one better suited for this achievement.

“Emma Stone continues to exert influence as one of the most important actresses of this generation, whose performances are always exceptional no matter the role. In her latest film Poor Things, Emma delivers a burning intensity and character bound for liberation,” said Chandi in a statement.

The Palm Springs Film Festival will take place between January 4 and 15, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon has been chosen as the recipient of the Vanguard Award.

The post Emma Stone is Being Honored With Actress Award at Palm Springs Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The festival’s chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said it’s an honor to present the Vanguard Award to Scorsese’s latest cinematic masterpiece and described it as a must-see film of the year.

“Killers of the Flower Moon is a powerful and important film not only for its cinematic poetry, but also as a complicated story about the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, one that fully illustrates the evils of racism and corruption,” said Chandi in a statement.

Killers of the Flower Moon draws inspiration from David Grann’s non-fiction book of the same name, and it sheds light on the series of murders of the members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma after oil was discovered on their tribal land. The film’s ensemble cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and Jesse Plemons.

Killers of the Flower Moon had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival where it was met with rave reviews this spring. It hit the theatres on October 20 and earned $137 million worldwide so far.

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“In Just Mercy, Jamie Foxx gives a moving and truly remarkable performance as Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death for a murder, for which he was wrongly convicted,” festival chairman Harold Matzner said. “This is an inspiring drama that brings an important story about how our justice system can fail to the big screen. It is a story that audiences should see. It is our honor to present the spotlight award, actor to Jamie Foxx.”

Foxx joins past laureates of the award including Timothée Chalamet, Bryan Cranston, Andrew Garfield, Sam Rockwell, and J.K. Simmons. 

The Palm Springs Festival runs from January 2 to January 13.

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Festival chairman Harold Matzner announced their decision to reward J. Lo with this special honor and explained why she’s a perfect pick.

“Jennifer Lopez is a star in every sense of the word, and you will experience this in her latest film Hustlers… For this full-force yet grounded performance, deserving of awards consideration, we are thrilled to present Jennifer Lopez with this year’s Spotlight Award,” said Matzner.

Hustlers centers on a group of former strip club employees, who decide to take revenge on their corrupt Wall Street clients, and also stars Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B. The movie was met with critical acclaimed and earned over $150 million on the box office.

Palm Springs Film Festival will take place from January 2-13, and Lopez will be presented with her award during the annual gala on the first day of the festival.

The post Jennifer Lopez Will Be Honored a Spotlight Award at Palm Springs Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“No actor has had a bigger year than Emily Blunt in 2018,” said Variety co-editor-in-chief, Claudia Eller. “From playing a mother fighting to save her family’s life in A Quiet Place to tackling one of cinema’s iconic characters in the musical Mary Poppins Returns, Emily Blunt has proven to be a versatile and commanding actress who can cross genres easily and with great success.”

The 35-year-old star will join Daniel Kaluuya, Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, and Steve Carell as the recipient of the annual award. 

Blunt has had a great year receiving SAG nominations for both roles and a Golden Globe nomination for Mary Poppins Returns. 

The post Emily Blunt to be honored at Palm Springs Film Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The film’s director Rob Marshall will be in charge of presenting this award to the cast, and festival chairman Harold Matzner believes they couldn’t have picked better film for this occasion.

“Mary Poppins Returns is a happy film, that re-creates the magic and adventure of the first film. Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda lead an excellent ensemble cast that also includes Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury and many others,” stated Matzner.

The list of previous honorees includes Oscar-winning film Argo and Academy Award nominees American Hustle, The Big Short, and The Social Network. Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Alfonso Cuaron (Roma) and Olivia Coleman (The Favourite) will also receive special awards at the 30th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which runs from January 3 to January 14, 2019.

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