12 Movies That Explore the World of Stand-Up Comedy

Netflix's Eddie Murphy starrer 'Dolemite Is My Name' is merely the latest film with a main character trying to make a living telling jokes, following in the tradition of such titles as 'The King of Comedy,' 'Mr. Saturday Night,' 'Funny People' and 'Obvious Child.'

Spirit Awards: 'The Big Sick' Wins Best First Screenplay

The 33rd annual ceremony that honors independent films took place in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani Reveal How They Reacted to ‘The Big Sick’ Oscar Nomination

“Screaming, crying and then right back to sleep,” Nanjiani described of the moment.

Watch Hollywood Reporter's Full, Uncensored Writer Roundtable With Jordan Peele, Aaron Sorkin, Emily V. Gordon and More

Darren Aronofsky, Anthony McCarten, and Fatih Akin also sat down to discuss their recent films.

From 'The Big Sick' to 'Here and Now': Holly Hunter Opens Up About Her Resurgence

The actress talks with THR about how good roles for her dried up after 'Saving Grace' ended and why she wanted to work with Alan Ball on his new HBO family drama.

Watch Hollywood Reporter's Full, Uncensored Producer Roundtable With Judd Apatow, Amy Pascal, Seth Rogen and More

Ridley Scott, Jason Blum and Eric Fellner also sat down to discuss their recent films.

Is the Time's Up Movement Impacting the Oscar Race?

Nominees weigh in on whether the most competitive best picture race in years is being influenced by the current climate.

Oscars: 'Wonder Woman,' James Franco, Steven Spielberg Among Noteworthy Snubs

Tom Hanks, 'In the Fade' and 'Battle of the Sexes' also failed to land nominations.

SAG Awards Snubs: 'Lady Bird,' 'Handmaid's Tale' Shut Out

Also going home empty-handed were four-time nominees (including stunt nods) 'GLOW' and 'Stranger Things.'

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 'The Big Sick' and Hollywood's Muslim-American Renaissance

The NBA Hall of Famer and THR columnist, a practitioner of Islam since college, is hopeful that the Kumail Nanjiani starrer and Aziz Ansari's 'Master of None' are bringing an end to portrayals of the devoted as "rabid, merciless terrorists" onscreen.

WGA Awards: 'Get Out,' 'Logan,' 'The Big Sick' Among Film Nominations

The guild also revealed its documentary screenplay noms.

Holly Hunter on Frequently Playing Moms and Why She Won't Do Sequels

The 'Big Sick' actress, who'll be honored with the career achievement award at the Palm Springs Film Festival on Jan. 2, also reflects on her decades-spanning career and first big break in 1987's 'Raising Arizona.'

Golden Globes Snubs: 'The Big Sick,' 'Wonder Woman' and 'Veep' Not Nominated

Other high-profile films and TV shows to be left out of this year's nominations include 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'The Americans' and 'Silicon Valley.'

How 'The Big Sick,' 'Lady Bird' Brought Real-Life Experiences to the Big Screen

Greta Gerwig made 'Lady Bird' the opposite of her rule-follower time in Catholic High school while Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani stuck close to the script of their real-life courtship.