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The Whale review: Brendan Fraser comeback is grossly manipulative to an effective degree

It’ll be no surprise if ‘Black Swan’ director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama wins a hatful of awards

The Independent UK

And the Oscars go to... why Steven Spielberg and Cate Blanchett are among the frontrunners for awards in 2023

As awards season starts, our expert reveals what the recent film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto tell us about the front runners for next year’s big film prizes in Los Angeles

Evening Standard

From The Whale to The Fabelmans: where does this year’s Oscar race stand?

With fall festivals coming to a close and with most of the big films having premiered, this year’s potential winners and losers are starting to take shape

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'The Fabelmans' looks like this year's Oscar front-runner, but here's why that's complicated

Steven Spielberg was onstage at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, talking about the End or, more precisely, how his new movie memory piece, "The Fabelmans," isn't quite the End or a signal that he's retiring, but simply an acknowledgment that the clock is ticking.

Los Angeles Times

‘I want my work to be invisible’: Hollywood’s prosthetics maestros share their secrets

How makeup masters lay the foundation for award-worthy performances, from transforming Bradley Cooper into Bernstein to helping Brendan Fraser play a very obese man in The Whale

The Guardian - UK

Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton, and other Batgirl stars on cancellation: "I’d find myself crying"

The superhero stars have been opening up about their work vanishing overnight.

Inverse

Venice film festival 2022 week two roundup – discomfort and joy

A mood of theatricality prevailed at this year’s edition – a bleak but furiously cinematic Marilyn Monroe biopic and a forbiddingly austere French courtroom drama being the most distinctive offerings

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What happened to Brendan Fraser?

Hollywood's beloved action and comedy hero, Brendan Fraser, has made a comeback to the big screen after being away from the movie field for several years. His role in the new film The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky, landed him some heart-warming praise and got him a six-minute standing ovation…

Bangkok Post

Brendan Fraser: Everything you need to know about his comeback

The Mummy star wowed in his most recent role

Evening Standard

The Whale review, Venice Film Festival: Brendan Fraser comeback is grossly manipulative to an effective degree

It’ll be no surprise if ‘Black Swan’ director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama wins a hatful of awards

The Independent UK

We Can Celebrate Brendan Fraser’s Standing Ovation While Also Calling Out The Whale’s Fatphobia

"People are right to boycott the film, but I think there's room for nuance regarding Brendan's place in it."

Pedestrian.tv

Inside Brendan Fraser's jaw-dropping transformation for comeback film The Whale

Brendan Fraser is almost unrecognisable after undergoing a 600lb transformation for his upcoming film, The Whale, which sees him play a man 'living with obesity'

Daily Mirror

Venice Film Festival 2022: Spits and squabbles, standing ovations and a dazzling red carpet

The 79th Venice Film Festival just got a lot hotter as Hollywood stars turn up for red carpet premieres amid Oscar buzz, standing ovations and the odd clash

The New Daily

Flashbulbs, intrigue, glamour — you can’t beat Venice

I don’t want to make you jealous but the Venice Lido is basking in the last of the summer sunshine. The only flashes here so far come courtesy of the hordes of photographers snapping pictures of the stars. Lido, normally the sleepiest of seaside resorts, has awoken to find itself…

Evening Standard

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WEKU

Why Brendan Fraser's Hollywood comeback story is both warming hearts and raising ire

Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen in The Whale, a new Darren Aronofsky film about a reclusive English teacher as he struggles with his health and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

ABC News

Brendan Fraser's teary ovation, critics pan Olivia Wilde's latest project. Here's what's happening at Venice Film Festival 2022

The Italian festival is in full swing with everyone from resurgent Hollywood star Brendan Fraser to pop star Harry Styles kicking up excitement.

Los Angeles Times

Brendan Fraser gets teary during 6-minute ovation for 'The Whale' at Venice Film Festival

The actor Brendan Fraser got emotional as audiences at the Venice Film Festival gave a six-minute standing ovation on Sunday after seeing the world premiere of his upcoming film "The Whale," according to Variety and social media reports.

Evening Standard

Brendan Fraser breaks down during standing ovation for The Whale at Venice Film Festival

The Whale, which had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, marks Brendan Fraser’s return to the big screen

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Evening Standard

Brendan Fraser: role taught me severely obese people are ‘incredibly strong’

The actor’s latest role in upcoming film The Whale has taught him some lessons

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson says he’s ‘rooting’ for Brendan Fraser amid praise for The Whale

Fraser, 53, has won acclaim for his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brendan Fraser Celebrated for Comeback Role in ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival. The once ubiquitous movie star of “The Mummy” franchise and “George of the Jungle” had, in the last decade, backed away from the spotlight.

Evening Standard

Brendan Fraser wells up as he gets lengthy standing ovation for The Whale

Brendan Fraser got emotional while receiving a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his latest film The Whale, which is already garnering him Oscars buzz.The actor, 53, got teary-eyed when he heard the enthusiastic response from the audience, and though he tried to leave the theater the…

Daily Mirror

Brendan Fraser sobs as comeback film The Whale receives six-minute standing ovation

Actor Brendan Fraser was given a rousing reception for his movie comeback The Whale which sees the former George of the Jungle star playing an overweight father who struggles to reconnect with his teenage daughter. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend

WEKU

Brendan Fraser sheds tears for a standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback role

Fraser took a step away from acting after a series of personal struggles. In his latest role, he stars as an English teacher who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter.

The Independent UK

The Whale review, Venice Film Festival: Brendan Fraser comeback is grossly manipulative to an effective degree

It’ll be no surprise if ‘Black Swan’ director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama wins a hatful of awards

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