::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

(LOS ANGELES) - February 27, 2017 - With a bit of a dramatic ending,  Moonlight concluded the awards season last night with three Oscar statues at the  89th Academy Awards . Actor  Mahershala Ali  won " Best Supporting Acto r;" director Barry Jenkins  and playwright  Tarell Alvin McCraney  earned " Best Adapted Screenplay " and the film won " Best Picture " - the most coveted prize of the night. On Saturday,  Moonlight  dominated the  2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards , winning every category they were nominated in:  "Best Feature," "Best Director," "Best Screenplay," "Best Cinematography," "Best Editing"  (for which co-editor  Joi McMillon  became the first black woman to win such an award), and the  "Robert Altman Award." Take a look at all the acceptance speeches below, and congratulations to  Moonlight  and the entire team at A24 and Plan B. "Best Picture" Osca...

buzzz worthy. . . (L-R) Actors Trevante Rhodes and Naomie Harris, director Barry Jenkins, actors Ashton Sanders, Janelle Monae and Mahershala Ali of 'Moonlight,' winner of Best Motion Picture - Drama, pose in the press room during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (LOS ANGELES, CA) - JANUARY 9, 2017 - Last night,  135th Street Agency  clients  A24  and  FX  took home Golden Globes for the critically acclaimed film  Moonlight  and the hit new comedy series " Atlanta ," respectively.  "Atlanta" won and impressive two Golden Globes Sunday night.  Last month, Donald Glover, the actor/star/creator of the project picked up a "Best Actor in a Comedy Series" award for "Atlanta" at the Critics' Choice Awards.  Season one of " Atlanta " is available for viewing online. Donald Glover Going into the e vening with six nominations,...

buzzz worthy. . . MOONLIGHT  is the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man's struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.   Anchored by astonishing performances and the singular vision of filmmaker Barry Jenkins, MOONLIGHT is a groundbreaking exploration of masculinity-a sensual, intoxicating piece of cinema that uncovers deep truths about the moments that define us, the people who shape us most, and the ache of love that can last a lifetime.   OPENING IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES ON OCTOBER 21, 2016 The film is an Official Selection at Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.  Starring  | Naomie Harris, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome Written by  | Barry Jenkins Dire...