2021 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (December)
It’s Chloé Zhao’s world, we’re just living in it. Ahead of the first critics’ awards I think any of us could have predicted that Chloé... Read More
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2021 Oscar Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE (December)
Not much change this month with so much up in the air in terms of in a category that is dependent on the number of... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (December)
The toughest race of the season just got much tougher. Although I’m starting to feel Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) is a softer frontrunner... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (December)
When the critics awards started last week things took an interesting turn for the top 3 in Best Actor. Chadwick Boseman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom)... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: CINEMATOGRAPHY (December)
As alluring as it sounds to have a category like cinematography be composed entirely of first-time nominees, it’s not going to happen. Regardless of branch,... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: FILM EDITING (December)
The Trial of the Chicago 7 makes a jump over Mank, just as it did in original screenplay, as it feels like it just might... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: SOUND (December)
This year, the first we go back to a single Sound category (a terrible idea), is going to offer us a lot of variety even... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: PRODUCTION DESIGN (December)
Although most of the action in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in just a few locations, I think the film will have more broad... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: VISUAL EFFECTS (December)
All is quiet on the visual effects front this month. Too quiet. No movement at all in the top 10 but that’s what happens when... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: MAKEUP and HAIRSTYLING (December)
Jumping into the top 5 this month are moves from Bill & Ted Face the Music (this branch lovvves old man makeup) and a debut... Read More
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