Connor Storrie, Janelle James and Helen Mirren

The new year began with Oscar hopefuls landing at the Palm Springs International Film Festival gala, where Timotheé Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Adam Sandler and “Hamnet” were among the honorees.

The following morning, Variety celebrated Dwayne Johnson, Teyana Taylor and Guillermo Del Toro at the annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Palm…