TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

(A.M.P.A.S./Disney/Hulu) With the Oscars upon us this weekend , we want to highlight films that feature the two nominees who star in films from our Multicom library.  Both Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones are nominated for their roles in The Brutalist, a film about a visionary architect who comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognizes his talent. Felicity Jones is up for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Adrien Brody is up for Best Actor in a Leading Role.  Before The Brutalist, Adrien Brody starred in the 1997 film The Last Time I Committed Suicide . This film is about Neal Cassady living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard, and philandering around town. However, he envisions a happy life with kids and a white picket fence. When his girlfriend, Joan, tries to kill herself, he gets scared and runs away. Ho...

The 2025 Oscar nominations are finally here ! During a live broadcast, Comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott revealed the 2025 Academy Award nominees. In this week’s blog, we wanted to talk about the various films that stole the spotlight this year, with a focus on the category of Best Documentary Feature. Blockbusters, dramas, and movies with well-known actors often get the most attention during award season, with good reason. But, we wanted to give some extra love to the documentary features that are educational, raw, and eye-opening.  Leading the pack is Netflix's Emilia Pérez , a musical about a trans drug lord in Mexico, which earned 13 nominations, including Best Picture , Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña , and Best Director for Jacques Audiard. Wicked and The Brutalist were close behind, each securing 10 nominations . Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received acting nods for their roles in Wicked . At the same time, Adrien Brody...