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Byline: David Canfield ILLUSTRATION BY JORGE AR�VALO Back on the YELLOW BRICK ROAD With festival season kicking off in Venice and Telluride, Hollywood's frequent fliers talk about the mad dash [...]

The article discusses the 30th Annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair, which features 11 stars who are taking risks and seizing opportunities in the entertainment industry. The article highlights actors such as Colman Domingo, Natalie Portman, and Bradley Cooper, who are pushing boundaries in their careers. It also mentions the challenges faced by actors during work stoppages and strikes, as well as the importance of representation and diversity in the industry. The article emphasizes the transformative era in Hollywood and the potential for change and innovation. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: David Canfield ILLUSTRATION BY QUINTON MCMILLAN Move Fast and BREAK BAD How would-be tech visionaries became TV's antihero obsession Just before Walter White calls himself Heisenberg for the first [...]

Byline: David Canfield The Queen of THE COURT Aunjanue Ellis's turn in King Richard gives the movie depth. She tell us why recognition matters Aunjanue Ellis has been on the [...]

Byline: David Canfield New HORIZONS Women filmmakers are upending expectations this fall- not just Hollywood's, but their own Nicole Holofcener knows she's not the first person who comes to mind [...]

Byline: David Canfield ILLUSTRATION BY JORGE AR�VALO Whatever Happened to the TV MOVIE? The once-dominant format for prestige TV has taken a back seat to the limited series and is [...]

Sandra Hüller, a German actor, has gained critical acclaim for her performances in two films this awards season: "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest." Despite her success, Hüller remains grounded and does not see stardom as her calling. She has showcased her talent in both films, demonstrating her range and ability to seamlessly act in multiple languages. Hüller's commitment to her craft is evident, but she also struggles with a fear of failure and the pressure of the industry. Additionally, the article discusses Hüller's role in "The Zone of Interest," a Holocaust drama that initially made her feel uneasy due to the sensitive subject matter. Hüller's dedication to her roles and her personal life, including her love for her dog, are highlighted throughout the article. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the question of whether the sexuality of actors should matter when they play queer roles. It highlights the pressure on Hollywood to address its lack of LGBTQ+ representation and the changing attitudes towards casting. While some argue that straight actors playing gay roles can be beneficial, others argue that LGBTQ+ actors have been marginalized and deserve more opportunities. The article also explores the historical context of male movie stardom and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ artists in the industry. It concludes by emphasizing the need to celebrate the work of straight actors in LGBTQ+ stories while also addressing the imbalance and obstacles faced by queer actors. [Extracted from the article]

"That's the thing that I get the endorphins and the high from - being around great actors, working with directors, digging deep into characters where you're really feeling vulnerable and on a path", says the British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Set design by Jack Flanagan For our 29TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD ISSUE, a DOZEN CAPTIVATING YOUNG STARS GATHERED for the AFTER-PARTY of our DREAMS "LOOK, THERE WAS a time I thought it was a dirty word", says Jonathan Majors. Three of these actors - Butler, Ana de Armas, and Emma Corrin - have given arresting performances as the most famously doomed icons in history: Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Princess Diana. Florence Pugh, the British actor who entered the atmosphere like a comet not so long ago, recently shot Dune: Part Two with other bright lights of her generation, including Austin Butler. [Extracted from the article]

FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE Episode 7, "Me-Time" FX Jesse Eisenberg's Toby and his woes dominate much of the first six episodes, but by the penultimate "Me-Time", it becomes clear he is not the Fleishman in real trouble. Behind the Scenes THE BEAR Episode 7, "Review" FX There's ample salt, acid, and heat - but little fat - to be found in The Bear's frenetic seventh episode, directed by creator Christopher Storer. SUCCESSION Episode 3, "Connor's Wedding" HBO Best not to get married on HBO. [Extracted from the article]

Features A PORTFOLIO BY Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari NICOLE KIDMAN BEING THE RICARDOS NINE PERFECT STRANGERS KRISTEN STEWART SPENCER NICOLE KIDMAN You might think of her as one of the biggest movie stars in the world. SIMU LIU SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS MICHAELA JAÉ RODRIGUEZ The star on growing up in Newark, making history in Hollywood - and ignoring the noise I'M JUST A regular, shmegular girl", says Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. IDRIS ELBA THE HARDER THEY FALL THE SUICIDE SQUAD BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH THE POWER OF THE DOG SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN IDRIS ELBA With a far-reaching slate of movies ahead, including a big-screen adaptation of Luther, Idris Elba is flexing his versatility - and making room for music ON A CRISP December evening, Idris Elba rescued a group of men - from embarrassment. BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH Star turns in very different cinematic universes have let the sublime British actor study Hollywood up close BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH doesn't dodge tough questions - in fact, he raises some of the thorniest ones himself. [Extracted from the article]

Christine Vachon, a producer known for her work on independent films, is finally receiving recognition in Hollywood. She has been instrumental in pushing American filmmaking forward, particularly in the New Queer Cinema movement. Vachon has faced challenges and discrimination as a woman in the industry, but she has persevered and built a successful career alongside her partner, Pamela Koffler. Vachon's latest films, Celine Song's "Past Lives" and Todd Haynes's "May December," are receiving critical acclaim and may earn her a long-awaited Oscar nomination. Despite her success, Vachon remains humble and focused on making meaningful films. [Extracted from the article]

"He's the gutsiest director I've ever met in my life", says Irwin Winkler, who's produced Scorsese films for more than three decades. Vanities MARTIN SCORSESE ISN'T afraid of what he doesn't know. THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013) Scorsese wrestled with whether this kinetic, drug-fueled Wall Street epic was the right movie for him to make at the time, but Winkler nudged him. [Extracted from the article]

"AS A THEATER kid, all you ever dream about is being potentially nominated for a Tony", says Justin David Sullivan. Sullivan is trans nonbinary and didn't see themself in either the actor or actress category. Openly queer people are more visible than ever - at the Tonys in June, rising stars J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell made history as the first openly nonbinary Tony winners. [Extracted from the article]

GOVERNMENT WORK "I chose some really harsh blues and grays, and a lot of high-gloss finishes on the floor to make it feel like Linda has been iced out", says Impeachment's Jamie Walker McCall of the Pentagon set. Adds the FX series' production designer Jamie Walker McCall: "From the cozy luxury in the White House, she's sent someplace massive and vast, like she's just another number in the system." Behind the Scenes IN IMPEACHMENT: American Crime Story, the downfall of a presidency begins in a crappy cubicle. [Extracted from the article]

To locate Peter's darker, cunning side, the young actor dug deep. Spotlight SPOTLIGHT Photographs by Peter Hapak KODI SMIT-McPHEE refers to it as "Jane Campion Boot Camp." He'd been armed with the necessary techniques - many instilled by his father, the actor Andy McPhee - to inhabit the biggest role of his career. [Extracted from the article]