TWO DISTANT STRANGERS Accepts the Oscar for Live Action Short
ON THE RED CARPET Mike Conley Jr. plays a lot of roles in his life. He s a father, a former Ohio State standout, an NBA All-Star, the starting point guard for the NBA-leading Utah Jazz, and a gritty and grizzled veteran of 14 professional seasons, to name a few titles.
Add Oscar-winning producer to that resume.
Conley was among the producing team on the short film, Two Distant Strangers, a 29-minute Netflix film that took home an Academy Award in the Short Film (Live Action) category Sunday night.
Conley and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant were two of the producers on the film, which is directed by Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe and tells the story of a Black graphic artist who gets stuck on in a Groundhog Day-style time loop that always ends in him being killed by a white police officer.
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April 26, 2021 05:37
NEW YORK: Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with Andra Day and Carey Mulligan shimmering in award-worthy gold and Maria Bakalova among several stars in bright white princess gowns during the pandemic era’s first big parade of fashion.
There was a strong showing of reds as well, along with belly-baring midriffs, the latter including Zendaya in standout yellow by Valentino and more than 183 carats of Bulgari diamonds from ears and neck to her fingers at the Los Angeles ceremony.
“Andra Day and Zendaya have set the tone for spring and we are showing midriff all season,” said Nandi Howard, associate fashion editor for Essence. “Both ladies arrived in beautiful gowns on the carpet with cutouts and slits that were a breath of fresh air for red-carpet attire.”
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The day is finally here when the 93rd Academy Awards would be handed over to the chosen few. Last year and this year, we have already witnessed changes that we never thought would happen. The Oscars 2021, that way, would be unique because for the first time, there would be no crowd. The ceremony is being held jointly at Los Angeles’ Union Station and the traditional venue, Hollywood s Dolby Theatre. This time, there would be no hosts as well. Check out who makes a stunning entry in the Red Carpet of the biggest award show in the World.
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Everybody loves a scene-stealing red carpet gown at the Oscars (you can see some of our favorites from this year right here) but in the season of revenge glamour, sartorial spectacle wasn t reserved for the ladies. Stylish gents like Leslie Odom Jr., Riz Ahmed, and Steven Yeun made a strong case at the 93rd Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. From Colman Domingo dramatic pink suit to Alan Kim s edgy-chic shorts suit, they showed off their most suave, chic, and decidedly un-sweatpants looks to prove that A-list Oscars style is truly without gender.