AwardsWatch - barry jenkins

Barry Jenkins shares ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ first look at Essence Fest with Regina King, Stephan James and KiKi Layne

Erik Anderson July 7, 2018

It’s been less than two years but people have been highly anticipating the follow-up to Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning Moonlight, which won Best Picture, Supporting Actor... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (June) – Spike Lee rebounds; Bradley Cooper’s ‘Star’ rises

Erik Anderson June 18, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Just as in Best Picture, Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman from Focus Features) rebounds and lands back in the top spot for June.... Read More

‘Underground Railroad’ Set for 2019 Bow; Barry Jenkins to Direct All Episodes

Erik Anderson June 5, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Amazon officially announced today that Barry Jenkins’ in gestation project to bring Colson Whitehead’s book The Underground Railroad to life has been ordered... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (May) – Spike Lee Moves Up

Erik Anderson May 22, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As with Best Picture, the top of the list remains in tact with Steve McQueen (Widows), Adam McKay (Backseat), Damien Chazelle... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (April) – McQueen is King

Erik Anderson April 16, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As was with Best Picture, Best Director sees a change-up from last month with Widows‘ Steve McQueen taking the pole position... Read More

2019 Oscars: The Directors (March)

Erik Anderson March 7, 2018

This year promises a wealth of directors all angling for Oscar votes. From previous Oscar winners to breakthroughs waiting to happen to a chance for... Read More

Academy Invites a Record 774 New Members incl: Riz Ahmed, Ruth Negga, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans and Barry Jenkins

Erik Anderson June 28, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited a record 774 new members from 57 different countries, breaking... Read More

Hey Emmys, Nominate These Shows! Part 1 (Dear White People, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)

Erik Anderson June 16, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Emmys have begun their voting and nomination ballots are out to Television Academy members. Today begins a short series... Read More

Emmy Podcast #18: Writing, Directing and Guest Acting Categories

Erik Anderson June 14, 2017

This 18th Emmy podcast I am joined by former and current Emmy Experts Peter Cioth and Chris Pepper to break down the newly revealed nomination... Read More

WATCH: The Speeches from the 2017 Oscar Winners

Erik Anderson February 28, 2017

Undoubtedly, nothing will be able to top the reveal of Best Picture…and then the reveal of the actual Best Picture winner from this year’s Oscars... Read More