2022 is the Year of the Redemption Oscar
Hollywood loves a good story, and 2022’s leading Oscar contenders – Kristen Stewart, Jamie Dornan, and Will Smith – share a pretty great one. Continue reading 2022 is the Year of the Redemption Oscar
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‘Belfast’s’ Effortless Charm is Nearly Irresistible
Kenneth Branagh’s sojourn to his youth in Northern Ireland is easy to love, even if it feels a bit strange. Continue reading ‘Belfast’s’ Effortless Charm is Nearly Irresistible
Tony Leung Deserves an Oscar Nomination for ‘Shang-Chi’
The Hong Kong film legend could be the first actor to crack the Oscar’s acting categories for Marvel; here’s why they should campaign for him. Continue reading Tony Leung Deserves an Oscar Nomination for ‘Shang-Chi’
2021 Golden Globes Post-Mortem: Andra Day Cracks the Best Actress Race Wide Open?
A spectacular night for ‘Nomadland’ and Andra Day. Continue reading 2021 Golden Globes Post-Mortem: Andra Day Cracks the Best Actress Race Wide Open?
The Academy Really Liked ‘Joker’ (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
More than usual, this year’s Oscar nominations feel designed to annoy everyone. Continue reading The Academy Really Liked ‘Joker’ (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
The BAFTAs Blew It Big Time
All due respect to the nominees, but this year’s lack of diversity feels especially egregious. Continue reading The BAFTAs Blew It Big Time
Green Book’s Best Picture Win Dampens Oscars’ Progressive, Inclusive Night
The Academy’s push for diversity and inclusion this year had its limits. Continue reading Green Book’s Best Picture Win Dampens Oscars’ Progressive, Inclusive Night
Who Will and Should Win at the 2019 Oscars
After one of the most contentious awards seasons on record, these are the films to look out for on Sunday night. Continue reading Who Will and Should Win at the 2019 Oscars
A Star is Born’s Revived Best Picture Chances (and Other 2019 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
The Academy just extended Bradley Cooper a backhanded olive branch. Continue reading A Star is Born’s Revived Best Picture Chances (and Other 2019 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
The Case for a Lady Gaga/Glenn Close Tie at the Oscars
A repeat of the historic 1969 Streisand-Hepburn tie would be a serendipitous salve for this messy Oscar season. Continue reading The Case for a Lady Gaga/Glenn Close Tie at the Oscars
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