Netflix has Oscar hopes for its Diana Nyad biopic

Led by the powerhouse acting duo of Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, Netflix's "Nyad" chronicles the story of a swimmer's Cuba-to-Florida swim. Some of her refuted claims plague its debut.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 31, 2023 Netflix has Oscar hopes for its Diana Nyad biopic. But swimmer's exaggerations cast a pall "Am I embarrassed to have inflated my own record when my record is pretty good on its own? Yes, it makes me cringe," legendary swimmer Diana Nyad told The Times, days before the premiere of "Nyad." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT What makes a dance infectious? Ask the choreographer behind 2023's hottest moves Shay Latukolan's jaw-dropping choreography for Jungle's "Back On 74" music video is a TikTok smash, with fans creating videos replicating their favorite parts. Here's what makes his movements so infectious. SHARE       READ MORE For two directors, 'Reservation Dogs' has been an incredible experience: 'There's so much humanity' Longtime indie filmmakers Danis Goulet and Blackhorse Lowe discuss their work on "Reservation Dogs" and how the series bolstered Native American representation onscreen and behind the camera. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Heading into its 50th edition muted but unbowed, Telluride Film Festival reveals lineup Featuring 38 movies in its main program, this year's festival will launch the Oscar campaigns of several movies, even if their actors will not be in attendance. SHARE       READ MORE We take an exclusive tour of Hollywood's restored Egyptian Theatre, opening this fall Hollywood's oldest movie theater was the beginning of everything we associate with glitzy premieres. Now it's reopening, thanks to an unlikely partner: Netflix. SHARE       READ MORE You're about to hear a lot about Roger Ross Williams. He's ready for his moment The filmmaker has three projects this fall alone — Sundance's buzzy "Cassandro," (watch on Prime Video), "Stamped from the Beginning" (watch on Netflix) and "The Super Models" (watch on Apple TV+). SHARE       READ MORE The 20 movies we're most excited about this fall From Hollywood big shots like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott to our favorite indie provocateurs, here are the 20 films we're most thrilled to line up for. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US