Cate Blanchett Says She Was Paid in Sandwiches for 'Lord of the Rings'

Cate Blanchett Wants Awards Shows to Go Back to Being Untelevised | THR News Video

Cate Blanchett is saying awards shows should no longer be televised out of respect for privacy. The two-time Oscar-winning actress made a recent appearance on the 'Las Culturistas With Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang' podcast, where she suggested that the Oscars should "go back to the day when it wasn't televised." The conversation started when Blanchett noted that there are "so few spaces that you can go now, where you are private," without phones and the risk of someone recording you.

'Black Bag' Cast Dish on New Film, Working With Director Steven Soderbergh & More | THR News Video

The stars of 'Black Bag' are sharing their best tips for going undercover. The Steven Soderbergh film is a gripping spy drama that follows two married intelligence agents, George and Kathryn, played by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, who seemingly have the perfect work-life balance. That is until Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation and George faces the ultimate test, loyalty to his marriage or his country. Ahead of the film the cast chatted with The Hollywood Reporter on Soderbergh's unique take on the spy world and the do's and don'ts of being a good spy.