Your inner monologue may be less constant than you think—more like a fridge light that turns on when you look. By Jennifer Byrne Published Mar 17, 2026 9:01 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new ...

Paul Thomas Anderson’s go-to casting director Kulukindis admitted, “The truth is, no one knows what we do. They don’t understand it.” She went on to say, “We’re in this weird dungeon all by ourselves.

Casting can make or break a film. From the leads down to the supporting characters, ensuring every role feels authentic and lived in is vital to the storytelling, and that's the casting director's ...

As the buzz around this year’s Best Picture and Best Actor races reaches deafening levels, there’s another narrative going into the 98th Academy Awards that’s a little more inside baseball but no less ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning, there was a newcomer on the list of familiar categories: ...

You know the old saying about how you wait ages for a bus and then two come along at the exact same time? New Oscars categories are like that too. In the 77 years since 1949, the Academy Awards have ...

Oscar nominations are coming this week for a ceremony with all the usual bells and whistles but also something special: a new category. No. Unlike the Screen Actors Guild's honor for best ensemble at ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Why on earth it took until now is a long story. The important thing is that, in 2026, the Academy of Motion ...

How many films will be nominated? Do sequels count? Who's the favorite? We've got all the answers. There has been consolidation (Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing became Best Sound) and ...

Central Casting opened its doors 100 years ago to aspiring stars flocking to the Southland, giving such actors as Brad Pitt and Jean Harlow background work before their big break. By Katie Kilkenny ...

Have you ever found yourself talking aloud to figure out a problem, or do you prefer long, silent reflection before concluding? These habits might seem insignificant, but they indicate whether you are ...

Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...