
How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
After last year’s startling low, the 95th Academy Awards returned with an open-hearted embrace of optimism and a collective love of movies. Continue reading How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
After last year’s startling low, the 95th Academy Awards returned with an open-hearted embrace of optimism and a collective love of movies. Continue reading How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
Like Chadwick Boseman before her, Beyoncé bore the brunt of an award show’s craven desperation for cultural relevance. Continue reading How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
The prevailing story uniting this year’s leading Oscar contenders is triumph over Hollywood’s history of neglect. Continue reading The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
Hollywood’s biggest party is back from disgrace to throw some unexpected order into a chaotic awards season. Continue reading 2023 Golden Globes Takeaways: ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Banshees,’ and ‘EEAAO’ Duke it Out
Danielle Deadwyler emerges, Cate Blanchett holds firm, and other awards season takeaways from the 60th New York Film Festival. Continue reading NYFF 2022 Recap: Which Films Have the Strongest Oscar Chances?
With the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival wrapped and the awards season underway, these selections burned bright and flamed out. Continue reading TIFF 2022 Recap: Which Films Have a Shot at the Oscars?
Viola Davis, Harry Styles, Brendan Fraser, and more are making big splashes at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Continue reading TIFF 2022 Preview: The Hottest Premieres at The Festival