The Envelope Print Edition November 10

Viola Davis saw the potential traps of playing Aibileen in ‘The Help’ and worked with director Tate Taylor to avoid them.

The Oscar drums are beating louder for the silent film.

Remember when stars dressed themselves for the red carpet, and when personal style and glamorous gaffes (Cher, Barbra Streisand) were part of the award show viewing experience?

Mark Roybal, president of production at Indian Paintbrush, still remembers the rush he got from viewing “Little Miss Sunshine” at its 2006 Sundance Film Festival screening.

Academy Awards: Indie films featuring a fresh ingenue have earned Oscar nominations in recent years. Elizabeth Olsen and Felicity Jones could be in a good spot.