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REVIEW: Foreign Language Film Oscar Winners 1947-1951

Erik Anderson September 28, 2015

As the deadline for 2015 entries for the Foreign Language Film Oscar approaches (October 1st), AwardsWatch contributor Jeff Beachnau (Worst Picture/Best Picture Series) delves into... Read More

2016 Oscar Predictions: Post-TIFF, Venice and Telluride Finds Spotlight Rising, Joy Still at #1

Erik Anderson September 25, 2015

So, it’s been a month since I updated the Gold Rush Gang’s Oscar predictions. The 1-2-3 punch of the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film... Read More

Sir Ian McKellen to receive Lifetime Achievement Tribute at 38th Mill Valley Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 24, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (September 24, 2015) –The Mill Valley Film Festival announces today, Sir Ian McKellen will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tribute,... Read More

Panels, Master Classes and Conversations (including Catherine Hardwicke) at the 38th Mill Valley Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 23, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, CA. (September 10, 2015) –The California Film Institute is pleased to present the following panels, master classes and conversations as part of... Read More

Brad Pitt Bookends: ‘The Big Short’ to Close 2015 AFI Fest

Erik Anderson September 23, 2015

Right after debuting the first trailer and announcing a December release yesterday, Paramount Pictures announced that The Big Short will be the closing night... Read More

The Trailer and Poster for ‘Truth,’ starring Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford

Erik Anderson September 23, 2015

The much anticipated trailer and poster for Sony Pictures Classics‘ Truth, starring Academy Award-winners Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford have dropped we have them.... Read More

France Picks ‘Mustang’ Over Cannes-winner ‘Dheepan’ for Foreign Language Oscar

Erik Anderson September 22, 2015

In a rather surprising move, France has chosen the crowd-pleasing Mustang to represent the country over the Cannes Palme d’Or winner Dheepan from Jacques... Read More

Is Clint Eastwood Bringing Doris Day Out of her 50-year Retirement?

Erik Anderson September 22, 2015

Reports from Europe are coming in that Clint Eastwood has lured beloved film star Doris Day out of her near 50-year retirement to star... Read More

Paramount Enters the Oscar Fray with ‘The Big Short’ starring Brad Pitt, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling

Erik Anderson September 22, 2015

After months of test screenings, a few set pictures and virtually no word on if Paramount Pictures was going to have a film ready... Read More

2015 EMMYS: Game of Thrones Breaks Record; Viola Davis Makes Emmy History

Erik Anderson September 20, 2015

The 67th Emmy Awards new winners in the top categories, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. Game of Thrones won Drama Series... Read More

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