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Running Scared • Why film festivals are steering clear of controversial movies

10 DIRECTORS TO WATCH & CREATIVE IMPACT AWARDS • JANUARY 6 PALM SPRINGS

Jeff Beck

Lisa Marie Presley • Elvis Presley’s daughter was a talented musician in her own right

My Ultimate Oscar Nomination Predictions • Steven Spielberg is poised to lead the pack in another unruly awards season

OUR TOWN • JUST FOR VARIETY

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BEING Julia • The ‘Veep’ star reunites with director Nicole Holofcener in the sublime comedy ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

TOP TIPS FOR SUNDANCE SURVIVAL • Common sense advice to navigate the town, best the weather and get through the crowds as the Park City fest reopens for business

INDIES HIT SLOPES WITH HIGH HOPES • The festival finally returns as an in-person event but indies face sagging theatrical market and tightwad streamers

WHAT’S THE BUZZ? • Sundance titles that have buyers excited again

DOCS ROCKED BY ECONOMICS • Nonfiction films may find fewer buyers at festivals as streamers upend market

Bringing Focus to Wide Open Film Race • SAG Awards noms mix season’s familiar names with a few fresh faces

TV Actors Know What They Like • Variety experts dive deep into the SAG-AFTRA small-screen race

Makeup and Hair Transform Actors • ‘Batman,’ ‘Blonde,’ ‘The Whale’ among MUAH guild nominees

There Is Spielberg and Then the Rest • DGA’s film nominees comprise awards darlings

PGA to Bestow Elite Honors • Guild pays tribute to De Luca & Abdy, Kaling and Cruise

PGA’s Big Screen Noms

From Gridiron Glory to Hollywood Walk of Fame • Michael Strahan makes fast pass from NFL to broadcast booth to showbiz

Indie Filmmakers Return and Rally in Utah • Slamdance events include the first in-person Unstoppable showcase

Reinvigorated Tiger Event Back With a Roar • Full steam ahead for Rotterdam fest as it broadens scope

The 1619 Project

80 for Brady

Mia Goth