<p>It is Timothée Chalamet's birthday today. While he was a reasonably well-known actor before, he turned into one of Hollywood's biggest young actors after his outstanding performance in the 2017 film <em>Call Me by Your Name</em>, directed by Luca Guadagnino. Without this film, there will not be Dune or Wonka. The film, based on the novel by André Aciman, explored themes of love, identity, and the transient nature of summer romance. Chalamet plays the central character, Elio Perlman, a young man coming of age in 1983 Italy.</p>

<p>Chalamet's portrayal of Elio is a nuanced and emotionally resonant performance that captivated audiences and critics alike. Here are some key aspects of his performance:</p>

<h3><strong>Subtle expressiveness</strong></h3>

<p>Chalamet's performance is marked by a subtle and nuanced expressiveness. Elio is a complex character grappling with the awakening of his sexuality, and Chalamet masterfully conveys the character's inner turmoil, desires, and vulnerabilities through subtle facial expressions and body language.</p>

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<h3><strong>Chemistry with Armie Hammer&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>The film revolves around the relationship between Elio and Oliver, played by (now disgraced) Armie Hammer. Chalamet's chemistry with Hammer is palpable, and their on-screen dynamic is a crucial element of the film's success. Chalamet skillfully navigates the nuances of Elio's evolving emotions, from initial curiosity to deep emotional connection.</p>

<h3><strong>Monologue at the fireplace</strong></h3>

<p>One of the standout scenes in <em>Call Me by Your Name</em> is Elio's emotional monologue in front of the fireplace, where he grapples with the intense emotions he is experiencing. Chalamet's performance in this scene is particularly powerful, showcasing his ability to convey a range of emotions with authenticity.</p>

<h3><strong>Physicality and sensuality&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Chalamet brings a physicality and sensuality to the role that adds layers to Elio's character. Whether it's in moments of quiet contemplation, tender gestures, or intimate scenes, he navigates the physicality of the role with grace and casual elegance.</p>

<h3><strong>Coming-of-age realism</strong></h3>

<p><em>Call Me by Your Name</em> is a coming-of-age story, and Chalamet captures the essence of Elio's journey into self-discovery and adulthood with authenticity. His performance resonates with the universal themes of love, loss, and growth.</p>


It is Timothée Chalamet's birthday today. While he was a reasonably well-known actor before, he turned into one of Hollywood's biggest young actors after his outstanding performance in the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino.

It is Timothée Chalamet's birthday today. While he was a reasonably well-known actor before, he turned into one of Hollywood's biggest young actors after his outstanding performance in the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino. Without this film, there will not be Dune or Wonka. The film, based on the novel by André Aciman, explored themes of love, identity, and the transient nature of summer romance. Chalamet plays the central character, Elio Perlman, a young man coming of age in 1983 Italy. Chalamet's portrayal of Elio is a nuanced and emotionally resonant performance that captivated audiences and critics alike. Here are some key aspects of his performance: Subtle expressiveness Chalamet's performance is marked by a subtle and nuanced expressiveness. Elio is a complex character grappling with the awakening of his sexuality, and Chalamet masterfully conveys the character's inner turmoil, desires, and vulnerabilities through subtle facial expressions and body language. Chemistry with Armie Hammer The film revolves around the relationship between Elio and Oliver, played by (now disgraced) Armie Hammer. Chalamet's chemistry with Hammer is palpable, and their on-screen dynamic is a crucial element of the film's success. Chalamet skillfully navigates the nuances of Elio's evolving emotions, from initial curiosity to deep emotional connection. Monologue at the fireplace One of the standout scenes in Call Me by Your Name is Elio's emotional monologue in front of the fireplace, where he grapples with the intense emotions he is experiencing. Chalamet's performance in this scene is particularly powerful, showcasing his ability to convey a range of emotions with authenticity. Physicality and sensuality Chalamet brings a physicality and sensuality to the role that adds layers to Elio's character. Whether it's in moments of quiet contemplation, tender gestures, or intimate scenes, he navigates the physicality of the role with grace and casual elegance. Coming-of-age realism Call Me by Your Name is a coming-of-age story, and Chalamet captures the essence of Elio's journey into self-discovery and adulthood with authenticity. His performance resonates with the universal themes of love, loss, and growth.

Peach-perfect: How Call Me by Your Name launched Timothée Chalamet to stardom

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<p>People have been talking about Pixar’s upcoming animated family film ‘Luca’ and the movie comparisons to the 2017 movie ‘Call Me By Your Name.&nbsp;<br />
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And now after so much netizen talking and calling out makers for copying the 2017 blockbuster movie.&nbsp;'Luca' director Enrico Casarosa says that his movie has nothing to do with 'Call Me By Your Name'<br />
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In a virtual press conference, as reported by Entertainment Weekly, he says, ''That was really never in our plans," Casarosa says, "This was really about their friendship in that kind of pre-puberty world."</p>

<p>In fact,&nbsp;further,&nbsp;revealed that the film’s story was inspired by Casarosa and his childhood best friend, Alberto, and their adventures palling around Genoa in the summer of the 1980s. He described Alberto as being "this bit of a troublemaker,"<br />
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"He had a family who was a little bit not there for him, and I had a family who was a little bit too much there for me," he says. "I was timid and kinda shy, and he was following a passion every week. I would just run around the old town in Genoa, which is kinda dicey. We would just take some chances." he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tfw you’re Pixar but you accidentally remake Call Me By Your Name <a href="https://t.co/3culCrrFkS">pic.twitter.com/3culCrrFkS</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PG Call Me By Your Name <a href="https://t.co/xtJN6vI3fU">https://t.co/xtJN6vI3fU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">the similarities between call me by your name and luca <a href="https://t.co/QvYUQ2frS8">pic.twitter.com/QvYUQ2frS8</a></p>
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<p>The 2017 Oscar winner, a 17-year-old teenager (Timothee Chalamet) has an affair with an older male (played by Army Hammer) during a glorious summer on the Italian seaside and Pixar’s Luca follows a story of a young sea creature (Jacob Tremblay) who’s befriended by an older creature (Jack Dylan Grazer), who travel to the surface and take on human form as they enjoy summer in a bucolic Italian seaside village.<br />
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Luca will premiere on June 18 exclusively on Disney+.</p>


People have been talking about Pixar’s upcoming animated family film ‘Luca’ and the movie comparisons to the 2017 movie ‘Call Me By Your Name. And now after so much netizen talking and calling out makers for copying the 2017 blockbuster movie.

People have been talking about Pixar’s upcoming animated family film ‘Luca’ and the movie comparisons to the 2017 movie ‘Call Me By Your Name. And now after so much netizen talking and calling out makers for copying the 2017 blockbuster movie. 'Luca' director Enrico Casarosa says that his movie has nothing to do with 'Call Me By Your Name' In a virtual press conference, as reported by Entertainment Weekly, he says, ''That was really never in our plans," Casarosa says, "This was really about their friendship in that kind of pre-puberty world." In fact, further, revealed that the film’s story was inspired by Casarosa and his childhood best friend, Alberto, and their adventures palling around Genoa in the summer of the 1980s. He described Alberto as being "this bit of a troublemaker," "He had a family who was a little bit not there for him, and I had a family who was a little bit too much there for me," he says. "I was timid and kinda shy, and he was following a passion every week. I would just run around the old town in Genoa, which is kinda dicey. We would just take some chances." he added. Tfw you’re Pixar but you accidentally remake Call Me By Your Name pic.twitter.com/3culCrrFkS — Zach Raffio (@zachraffio) December 25, 2020 × PG Call Me By Your Name https://t.co/xtJN6vI3fU — Opalescent Ash (@opalescentash) July 30, 2020 × the similarities between call me by your name and luca pic.twitter.com/QvYUQ2frS8 — potter (@louistfIeur) February 25, 2021 × The 2017 Oscar winner, a 17-year-old teenager (Timothee Chalamet) has an affair with an older male (played by Army Hammer) during a glorious summer on the Italian seaside and Pixar’s Luca follows a story of a young sea creature (Jacob Tremblay) who’s befriended by an older creature (Jack Dylan Grazer), who travel to the surface and take on human form as they enjoy summer in a bucolic Italian seaside village. Luca will premiere on June 18 exclusively on Disney+.

Pixar’s ‘Luca’ director rubbishes comparisons to ‘Call Me By Your Name’

<p>Hollywood star Armie Hammer, who is best known for his performance in 'Call Me By Your Name' is in news for the wrong reasons.<br />
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Hammer's name trended over the weekend after screengrabs of private chats allegedly from the actor's account got leaked on the internet. The handle which appears to have Hammer's name on it and chats extensively talk about sex and cannibalism among other shocking and strange interests.&nbsp;<br />
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While the contents of the now-viral chats have raised eyebrows, several fans claim that the chats are 'fake' and have been sent from unidentified Twitter handles.&nbsp;<br />
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The screengrabs of the chats show Hammer speaking about cannibalism with various women in private chats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Multiple victims of Armie Hammer came out saying he used his fame to manipulate em to have sex, calling em "kitties" and drink their BLOOD, now WHAT IN HANNIBAL LECTER??? <a href="https://t.co/LWxgZdXC4t">pic.twitter.com/LWxgZdXC4t</a></p>
— tevin 💀🔪 (@tevinauguste) <a href="https://twitter.com/tevinauguste/status/1348356976867213316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>This is not the first time that Hammer has come under the radar for his opinions of sex. In &nbsp;2017 he had made headlines when he liked a series of tweets dealing with bondage and BDSM.<br />
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A user on &nbsp;Twitter shared a series of messages which seem to have been sent from Hammer's official account.&nbsp;<br />
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It is not clear yet if the actor's handle was hacked, which resulted in these messages being sent, or if the images were manipulated and edited.&nbsp;<br />
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While many have argued that the leaked messages are not from the actor's account, there are others who called for a ban on his Twitter account.&nbsp;</p>

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— ➳𝖒 • (@thematthewfrank) <a href="https://twitter.com/thematthewfrank/status/1348426719254949888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>One user decided to drag the actor for one of his earlier tweets, where he had said that “When you hurt your body, sometimes the best medicine is to just have another human being rub their human body against your human body.” The actor had shared the tweet following a physiotherapy session.&nbsp;</p>

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the fake avengers tweets I painstakingly made for a thread are realer than those fake Instagram DMs</p>
— Char 🦖✨🏳️‍🌈 (@CharCubed) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharCubed/status/1348431302387765249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Someone made fake DMs of Armie Hammer claiming to be a cannibal.<br />
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Just another normal Sunday on Twitter.</p>
— James D.F. Hannah (@JamesDFHannah) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesDFHannah/status/1348429846746116097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok but if the armie hammer being a cannibalist thing turns out to be fake which there’s already evidence that it is fake, I feel bad for him bc his whole rep literally just got ruined 😭</p>
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<p>Hammer has so far not commented on the viral chats so far.&nbsp;<br />
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Hollywood star Armie Hammer, who is best known for his performance in 'Call Me By Your Name' is in news for the wrong reasons. Hammer's name trended over the weekend after screengrabs of private chats allegedly from the actor's account got leaked on the internet.

Hollywood star Armie Hammer, who is best known for his performance in 'Call Me By Your Name' is in news for the wrong reasons. Hammer's name trended over the weekend after screengrabs of private chats allegedly from the actor's account got leaked on the internet. The handle which appears to have Hammer's name on it and chats extensively talk about sex and cannibalism among other shocking and strange interests. While the contents of the now-viral chats have raised eyebrows, several fans claim that the chats are 'fake' and have been sent from unidentified Twitter handles. The screengrabs of the chats show Hammer speaking about cannibalism with various women in private chats. Multiple victims of Armie Hammer came out saying he used his fame to manipulate em to have sex, calling em "kitties" and drink their BLOOD, now WHAT IN HANNIBAL LECTER??? pic.twitter.com/LWxgZdXC4t — tevin 💀🔪 (@tevinauguste) January 10, 2021 × This is not the first time that Hammer has come under the radar for his opinions of sex. In 2017 he had made headlines when he liked a series of tweets dealing with bondage and BDSM. A user on Twitter shared a series of messages which seem to have been sent from Hammer's official account. It is not clear yet if the actor's handle was hacked, which resulted in these messages being sent, or if the images were manipulated and edited. While many have argued that the leaked messages are not from the actor's account, there are others who called for a ban on his Twitter account. Cancel Armie Hammer for this tweet alone please. https://t.co/qznLbA3JMK — ➳𝖒 • (@thematthewfrank) January 11, 2021 × One user decided to drag the actor for one of his earlier tweets, where he had said that “When you hurt your body, sometimes the best medicine is to just have another human being rub their human body against your human body.” The actor had shared the tweet following a physiotherapy session. THIS CANNOT BE REAL — linds (@filmgyllenhaal) January 10, 2021 × you can see where the messages/icons are uneven... in one of them you can even see the creator's icon only partially cropped out in the top left... people have no brains the fake avengers tweets I painstakingly made for a thread are realer than those fake Instagram DMs — Char 🦖✨🏳️‍🌈 (@CharCubed) January 11, 2021 × Someone made fake DMs of Armie Hammer claiming to be a cannibal. Just another normal Sunday on Twitter. — James D.F. Hannah (@JamesDFHannah) January 11, 2021 × Ok but if the armie hammer being a cannibalist thing turns out to be fake which there’s already evidence that it is fake, I feel bad for him bc his whole rep literally just got ruined 😭 — Reg has aridante breakdowns (@_regsolis) January 11, 2021 × Hammer has so far not commented on the viral chats so far.

Armie Hammer trends as his private chats on cannibalism and sex is leaked online, fans claim it's fake

<p>Al Pacino starrer ‘Scarface’ was quite a thing when it had released. For many years, studios have discussed and contemplated a reboot of the film but now there is conclusive news of the reboot happening.</p>

<p>‘Call Me By Your Name’ director Luca Guadagnino will be helming the reboot film. The script is penned by ‘No Country For Old Men’, ‘Fargo’ fame Joel Coen, and Ethan Coen.</p>

<p>The first film Scarface was filmed in 1932 in which Paul Muni played the role of Tony. But the one remembered the most is the one which starred Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer’s 1983 one. It was directed by Brian DePalma.</p>

<p>According to a report published in Variety, the reboot “is a reimagining of the core immigrant story told in both the 1932 and 1983 films and will be set in Los Angeles.”</p>


Al Pacino starrer ‘Scarface’ was quite a thing when it had released. For many years, studios have discussed and contemplated a reboot of the film but now there is conclusive news of the reboot happening.

Al Pacino starrer ‘Scarface’ was quite a thing when it had released. For many years, studios have discussed and contemplated a reboot of the film but now there is conclusive news of the reboot happening. ‘Call Me By Your Name’ director Luca Guadagnino will be helming the reboot film. The script is penned by ‘No Country For Old Men’, ‘Fargo’ fame Joel Coen, and Ethan Coen. The first film Scarface was filmed in 1932 in which Paul Muni played the role of Tony. But the one remembered the most is the one which starred Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer’s 1983 one. It was directed by Brian DePalma. According to a report published in Variety, the reboot “is a reimagining of the core immigrant story told in both the 1932 and 1983 films and will be set in Los Angeles.”

Confirmed! 'Scarface' reboot is officially happening with 'Call Me By Your Name' director to helm the project

<p>For those who loved 'Call Me By Your Name' here's something to cheer them up. The film's director Luca Guadagnino confirmed that its cast will be reuniting for a sequel.<br />
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The confirmation about the sequel was given by Guadagnino to an Italian newspaper La Repubblica.<br />
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The film features Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer as the lead duo.The novel on which 'Call Me by Your Name' is based also has a sequel, titled 'Find Me,'&nbsp; featuring the same characters. It takes place 10 years after the original story.<br />
"Of course, it was a great pleasure to work with Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Esther Garrel and the other actors. Everyone will be in the new movie," Guadagnino said to the newspaper.<br />
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While Chalament portrayed the role of a 17-year-old student Elio Perlman in the film, Hammer is seen as a graduate student named Oliver who works under Elio`s father.In the first installment of the film, Elio and Oliver are seen growing close to each and other before finally falling in love but separating at the end of the film.<br />
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Although, the director is quite certain about the production of a sequel to the film, the shoot of the film is currently on hold amid the shutdown prompted by the coronavirus outbreak.<br />
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"Before coronavirus, I made a trip to the United States to meet a screenwriter I love very much, whose name I don`t want to say, to talk about the second part. Unfortunately, we had to put it on hold," the filmmaker said.<br />
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The critically acclaimed film `Call Me By Your Name` has been a recipient of four Oscar nominations while its writer James Ivory received the award in the best-adapted screenplay category.</p>


For those who loved 'Call Me By Your Name' here's something to cheer them up. The film's director Luca Guadagnino confirmed that its cast will be reuniting for a sequel.

For those who loved 'Call Me By Your Name' here's something to cheer them up. The film's director Luca Guadagnino confirmed that its cast will be reuniting for a sequel. The confirmation about the sequel was given by Guadagnino to an Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The film features Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer as the lead duo.The novel on which 'Call Me by Your Name' is based also has a sequel, titled 'Find Me,' featuring the same characters. It takes place 10 years after the original story. "Of course, it was a great pleasure to work with Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Esther Garrel and the other actors. Everyone will be in the new movie," Guadagnino said to the newspaper. While Chalament portrayed the role of a 17-year-old student Elio Perlman in the film, Hammer is seen as a graduate student named Oliver who works under Elio`s father.In the first installment of the film, Elio and Oliver are seen growing close to each and other before finally falling in love but separating at the end of the film. Although, the director is quite certain about the production of a sequel to the film, the shoot of the film is currently on hold amid the shutdown prompted by the coronavirus outbreak. "Before coronavirus, I made a trip to the United States to meet a screenwriter I love very much, whose name I don`t want to say, to talk about the second part. Unfortunately, we had to put it on hold," the filmmaker said. The critically acclaimed film `Call Me By Your Name` has been a recipient of four Oscar nominations while its writer James Ivory received the award in the best-adapted screenplay category.

'Call Me By Your Name' to get a sequel, confirms director

<p>&quot;Get Out&quot; and &quot;Call Me by Your Name&quot; won top prizes at the Writers Guild of America Awards Sunday, three weeks before the Oscars, the glittering climax of Hollywood&#39;s awards season.</p>

<p>Writer-director Jordan Peele picked up the trophy for best original screenplay for &quot;Get Out,&quot; a dark satire of the African-American experience and liberal white guilt.</p>

<p>&quot;This was a passion project. It was something I put my love into, I put my soul into, so getting this from you means so much,&quot; Peele said as he picked up his trophy.</p>

<p>&quot;I started writing it in 2008 and there were a lot of ups and downs.&quot;</p>

<p>The film, starring Daniel Kaluuya, has already landed Peele best first time feature at the Directors Guild of America Awards and is nominated for four statuettes at the Oscars, to be held on March 4.</p>

<p>&quot;Get Out&quot; beat out &quot;The Big Sick,&quot; &quot;I, Tonya,&quot; &quot;Lady Bird&quot; and &quot;The Shape of Water.&quot;</p>

<p>The evening was hosted for the third year in a row by Emmy and Grammy-winning actor, writer and comedian Patton Oswalt, who began by light-heartedly chastising the WGA for bringing him back.</p>

<p>&quot;Given the current atmosphere, maybe get a female host next year. There are hilarious comedians and writers out there,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>James Ivory scooped the prize for best adapted screenplay for his work transforming Andre Aciman&#39;s 2007 novel &quot;Call Me by Your Name&quot; into the film of the same name, starring Timothee Chalamet.</p>

<p>Luca Guadagnino&#39;s paean to the universal heartbreak of first love, set in 1980s northern Italy, bested highly-touted rivals, including &quot;The Disaster Artist,&quot; &quot;Logan,&quot; &quot;Molly&#39;s Game&quot; and &quot;Mudbound.&quot;</p>

<p>It is also nominated for four Oscars, including nods for Ivory&#39;s screenplay, best picture, best actor for Chalamet and best original song.</p>

<p>Best documentary screenplay went to Brett Morgen for &quot;Jane,&quot; a study of the life and work of celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking chimpanzee research revolutionized people&#39;s understanding of the natural world.</p>

<p>In the television category, Hulu&#39;s &quot;The Handmaid&#39;s Tale&quot; won both best drama and best new series, while HBO&#39;s &quot;Veep&quot; took best comedy series.</p>

<p>The WGAs is one of Hollywood&#39;s last major prizegiving ceremonies ahead of the Academy Awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is not considered as reliable a predictor of Oscars glory as the other guilds&#39; prizegiving nights, however, as members can only shortlist scripts written under WGA guidelines or those of several international partners.</p>


The evening was hosted for the third year in a row by Emmy and Grammy-winning actor, writer and comedian Patton Oswalt

"Get Out" and "Call Me by Your Name" won top prizes at the Writers Guild of America Awards Sunday, three weeks before the Oscars, the glittering climax of Hollywood's awards season. Writer-director Jordan Peele picked up the trophy for best original screenplay for "Get Out," a dark satire of the African-American experience and liberal white guilt. "This was a passion project. It was something I put my love into, I put my soul into, so getting this from you means so much," Peele said as he picked up his trophy. "I started writing it in 2008 and there were a lot of ups and downs." The film, starring Daniel Kaluuya, has already landed Peele best first time feature at the Directors Guild of America Awards and is nominated for four statuettes at the Oscars, to be held on March 4. "Get Out" beat out "The Big Sick," "I, Tonya," "Lady Bird" and "The Shape of Water." The evening was hosted for the third year in a row by Emmy and Grammy-winning actor, writer and comedian Patton Oswalt, who began by light-heartedly chastising the WGA for bringing him back. "Given the current atmosphere, maybe get a female host next year. There are hilarious comedians and writers out there," he said. James Ivory scooped the prize for best adapted screenplay for his work transforming Andre Aciman's 2007 novel "Call Me by Your Name" into the film of the same name, starring Timothee Chalamet. Luca Guadagnino's paean to the universal heartbreak of first love, set in 1980s northern Italy, bested highly-touted rivals, including "The Disaster Artist," "Logan," "Molly's Game" and "Mudbound." It is also nominated for four Oscars, including nods for Ivory's screenplay, best picture, best actor for Chalamet and best original song. Best documentary screenplay went to Brett Morgen for "Jane," a study of the life and work of celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking chimpanzee research revolutionized people's understanding of the natural world. In the television category, Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" won both best drama and best new series, while HBO's "Veep" took best comedy series. The WGAs is one of Hollywood's last major prizegiving ceremonies ahead of the Academy Awards. It is not considered as reliable a predictor of Oscars glory as the other guilds' prizegiving nights, however, as members can only shortlist scripts written under WGA guidelines or those of several international partners.

'Get Out,' 'Call Me by Your Name' win big at Writers Guild Awards