How many books do judges have to read? How fast? How much money is there in the win? And why has it been the source of controversy?

These Booker nominations respond in part to society’s emphasis on youth – which is commonly reflected in publishing.

The Times has described the 2025 Booker Prize shortlist as “revenge of the middle-aged author”“. If the phrase sounds derogatory, it isn’t meant that way: the review also describes the shortlist as ...

The actress steps behind the camera to direct a Holocaust-themed dramedy starring June Squibb. Six years after starring in “Jojo Rabbit,” Scarlett Johansson has made another feel-good movie involving ...

To know Eleanor Morgenstein is to love her—apparently. As played by June Squibb, the title character of Scarlett Johansson’s feature directorial debut is a bitingly sarcastic, tell-it-like-it-is ...

June Squibb stars in Scarlett Johansson’s sometimes moving but often uneven directorial debut. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we ...

Do not deny the star power of June Squibb. Resistance is futile. You may as well fistfight the tide. Even before she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Alexander Payne’s Nebraska (2002) ...

The A-lister’s feature directing debut “Eleanor the Great” is so strange and misguided that not even a terrific June Squibb can save it. Entertainment Critic At 95 years old, June Squibb continues to ...

Playing on a line with top Kraken center Matty Beniers, 19-year-old opening night hopeful Berkly Catton netted his first of the preseason and the only regulation goal of Monday’s 2-1 shootout loss to ...

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," falls somewhat short of great. It offers after-school special plotting and a simple takeaway message — always tell the truth — and if not ...