Chloé Zhao on Hollywood, Money and Neurodivergence as a ‘Superpower’
During a conversation at London Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao got candid about Hollywood, the…
Hooked on Books: ‘Hamnet’ tells how ‘Hamlet’ came to be
Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel is the basis of a new film. (Courtesy Vintage) Most of us won’t get…
2026 Oscars Best Director Predictions
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Chloe Zhao tackles Shakespeare’s true tragedy in ‘Hamnet’
When Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao first studied Shakespeare at her British boarding school, the young Chinese pupil did…
Jacobi Jupe Cries During Hamnet Interview With Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal
Twelve-year-old Jacobi Jupe, who plays the title role in “Hamnet,” broke down in tears mid-interview at the Variety…
Chloé Zhao to Release Photo Book ‘Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream’
Created during the making of Chloé Zhao’s latest film, Hamnet, Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream…