2017 Independent Spirit Award Nomination Predictions
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The nominations for the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards are tomorrow (!) and I have my thoughts on what’s making it in... Read More
Year: 2016
2017 Oscars: Sound and Fury Signifying Everything – Deconstructing Sound Editing and Sound Mixing Contenders
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] We always find great races in the top categories like Best Picture and Best Actress (although both of those are getting... Read More
First trailer and poster for ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ starring Jessica Chastain
After a quick teaser yesterday, Focus Features has released the first full trailer for The Zookeeper’s Wife, starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl. Set against... Read More
Silence, Fences, La La Land, Jackie, Patriots Day, Live by Night, Hidden Figures Fight for a Spot in Best Picture as December Releases
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] We all trot out this factoid every year; no film released in December has won the Best Picture Oscar since 2004’s... Read More
New Trailer for ‘Hidden Figures’ featuring “Runnin'” from Pharrell Williams Looks Like a Hit
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] I’ve got a brand-spanking new trailer for Hidden Figures and with each new look the film feels more and more like... Read More
Official FULL Trailer for ‘Jackie’
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The official full trailer for Pablo Larraín’s JACKIE, starring Academy-Award winner Natalie Portman is here. Larraín’s first English-language film takes a... Read More
Critics’ Choice TV Nominations Big on New Shows: Westworld, Atlanta, Fleabag, The Crown Score Noms
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The 22nd Critics’ Choice Awards announced their television nominations today and new shows like Westworld, Atlanta, Fleabag and The Crown found... Read More
2016 Governors Awards: Videos of Honorees Anne V. Coates, Frederick Wiseman, Jackie Chan and Lynn Stalmaster
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] A few years ago, The Academy and its producers decided that cutting the presentation of the Honorary Oscars at the annual... Read More
Kate McKinnon’s Rendition of “Hallelujah” Is What Everyone Needs Right Now
After winning an Emmy just a few months ago for portraying Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (among other characters), Kate McKinnon returned to the stage... Read More
2017 Oscars: 27 Films Submitted for Animated Feature Oscar Race
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] LOS ANGELES, CA — A record 27 features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the... Read More
‘The Housemaid’ Review: Going From Booktok to Big Screen Saps Thriller of Sexiness and Fun [D] 
‘Fallout’ Season Two Review: Bring Back My Ghouls [A-] 
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: Feliz Na’vi Dads [B+] 
San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Awards: ‘Sinners’ Tops in Picture, Director, Actor