SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Oscar Rules Need a Facelift - IFC President Makes the Case For international films to receive more of a boost from awards season, the process must change, argues Academy member Arianna Bocco.  By Eric Kohn

Abigail Disney Says Company 'Needs to Prove' It Paused Political Contributions in Florida "Why are they averse to any transparency on their political contributions?,” the filmmaker and outspoken shareholder said to IndieWire … By Jude Dry	Harry Styles, Actor: What Would Make Him a Good One? Double Take: In the coming weeks, proven pop star and burgeoning actor Harry Styles toplines two of the season’s buzziest titles. But … By Kate Erbland and Ryan Lattanzio

How 'Catherine Called Birdy' Created a World as Colorful and Spirited as Its Heroine Production designer Kave Quinn tells IndieWire about illuminating the medieval world of Lena Dunham's Karen Cushman adaptation.  By Sarah Shachat	'White Lotus' Season 2 Sets Premiere Date: All the Details for the Series' Italy-Bound Return We're ready to check in to "The White Lotus" Season 2, starring Aubrey Plaza, Michael Imperioli, and more A-listers in the HBO series.  By Samantha Bergeson

	New Movies: Release Calendar for September 23, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films Don't worry, darlings: there are plenty of good films out this week, from "Catherine Called Birdy" to "Sidney" and more.  By Kate Erbland
	Early Best Adapted Screenplay Contenders Range from 'Living' to 'Top Gun: Maverick' Films of all kinds of scale are in the running for the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar this year.  By Marcus Jones
	'Sidney' Review: Poitier Finally Gets the Documentary He Deserves This is the cinematic tribute fans have been looking for.  By Christian Blauvelt
	'Lou' Review: Allison Janney Deserves a Better 'Taken' Rip-Off It's fun to watch a grizzled Janney grab a big gun and go full "Commando," but this shoddy and ridiculous Netflix thriller lets her down.  By David Ehrlich
	ESPN Criticized for Scrutiny of Black Athletes It Doesn't Give Their White Counterparts Some are accusing the network of overlooking the allegations of welfare misappropriation against Brett Favre, while Black athletes and coach … By Christian Zilko