Downsizing
Hong Chau on Criticism of ‘The Whale’ and Why She Feels “Nothing” About Her Oscar Nomination
Hong Chau says that her past experiences with awards runs have left her feeling “nothing” about her 2023 Oscars nomination for best supporting actress. In an interview with The Independent, The Whale and Downsizing actress opened up about the pressures and promises of awards season, as well as the criticisms that have faced both of […]
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CES Reporter’s Notebook: Paramount Brings ‘Downsizing’ to Life With Augmented Reality
The first official day of CES kicks off with the opening of the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center and a conversation about the role of representation at industry events.
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New Year’s Box Office: ‘Jumanji’ Almost Catches Up With ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' — already topping the $1 billion mark globally — and 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' have dominated the year-end holidays, capping a rough-and-tumble year at the domestic box office.
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Box Office: ‘Last Jedi,’ ‘Jumanji’ Rule Christmas; ‘Downsizing’ Bombs
'The Post' prospers, while the verdict is out on 'Pitch Perfect 3' and 'The Greatest Showman,' and 'Father Figures' is a holiday loser.
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Holiday Box Office: ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ Sings Loudly; ‘Downsizing,’ ‘Father Figures’ Falter
The three films joined the crowded Christmas parade Friday; Steven Spielberg's 'The Post' shines in select theaters.
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Making of ‘Downsizing’: How Alexander Payne Poached Matt Damon From ‘Manchester by the Sea’
"I just wanted to be in an Alexander Payne movie," says the actor of passing on the family drama (for which Casey Affleck won an Oscar) to play a 5-inch-tall salesman in the director's $70 million satire.
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Matt Damon Skips ‘Downsizing’ Premiere Amid Sexual Misconduct Remarks Backlash
The actor canceled his appearance at the red-carpet screening in Los Angeles because he was dealing with a family matter.
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‘Reno 911!’ Movie in the Works, Says Star Niecy Nash
The Comedy Central series ran from 2003 to 2009.
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‘Downsizing’: How the Cinematography Got the Right Proportions
Director of photography Phedon Papamichael reteamed with Alexander Payne to create a miniature world for the Matt Damon-starrer.
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Toronto: ‘Downsizing’ Star Says Asian Typecasting “Pushed Aside” Refugee Parents
"They're not treated like amazing people, and they are," Hong Chau said of her Vietnamese-born father and mother while promoting her movie at TIFF.
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Hollywood’s Next Big Thing: ‘Downsizing’ Breakout Hong Chau on Asian Typecasting and Working With Matt Damon
"She gets to be funny. She gets to be a pain in the ass. She gets to be heroic," the New Orleans native says of her character in Alexander Payne's social satire.
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Telluride: ‘Downsizing,’ Kicking Off the Fest, Looks Like Love-It-or-Hate-It Oscar Contender
THR's awards columnist assesses the awards prospects of Alexander Payne's latest film, which stars Matt Damon.
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