Movies

When an actress like Da’Vine Joy Randolph is nominated for awards as frequently as she has been this year, a reliable and innovative glamour team becomes a necessity in the professional world. For the past two years, Randolph has relied on the unwavering style choices and creativity of her team: Stylist duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, hairstylist Tai Simon, and makeup artist Sheika Daley. Daley, who also works with Serena Williams, notes that Randolph “knows what she likes” but is open to the creative ideas presented by her team. “This trust has only grown stronger over time,” Daley adds, “which makes our collaboration feel effortless.

I was thrilled to learn that “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” bagged the honor for the best scripted variety series at the 76th Emmy Awards last Sunday! What a fantastic achievement!

2021 Emmy Awards didn’t only honor actors from shows premiering in 2024 TV lineup, as it turned out. Colin Farrell, who already sparked excitement for HBO’s “The Penguin,” took the stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, making a Batman reference upon his arrival.

In the height of the ’80s action movie trend, a solitary figure battled insurmountable odds in his crusade against all obstacles. This figure was John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam War veteran who morphed into an unstoppable force, making his debut on the silver screen in 1982 with the film First Blood. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, this gripping tale of revenge and salvation portrayed Rambo being pushed to the brink of violence as he was pursued by small-town law enforcement, and his struggle against a system that had let him down.

2024 saw me, as a gamer, cheering for Liza Colón-Zayas at the Emmys! She took home the prize for best supporting actress in a comedy series, a historic moment as she became the first Latina actress to claim victory in that category. What a milestone!