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Oscar Shortlist of 10 Doc Shorts Announced includes 50 Feet from Syria, Minerita

Erik Anderson October 26, 2015

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for... Read More

2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR – Leonardo DiCaprio Still #1, Fassbender Falls, Steve Carell Enters the Race

Erik Anderson October 26, 2015

It’s time for Best Actor predictions and Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant) is still at #1. In fact, he widens his lead against #2 Michael Fassbender... Read More

REVIEW: Foreign Language Film Oscar Winners 1952-1957

Erik Anderson October 26, 2015

After the first five foreign film winners coming from Italy, France, and Japan, the Academy decided to change it up a bit with their next... Read More

2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE – Spotlight, Bridge Rise; Steve Jobs’ Stock Plummets

Erik Anderson October 26, 2015

In the new set of Best Picture Oscar predictions from The Gold Rush Gang you’ll see some big changes and watch the race really... Read More

124 Documentary Features Submitted for 2015 OSCAR® Race

Erik Anderson October 23, 2015

A whopping 124 films have been submitted for consideration for Best Documentary Feature at the 88th Academy Awards.® They include high-profile releases like Amy,... Read More

REVIEW: ‘Room’ (★★★★)

Erik Anderson October 22, 2015

A story of mother-child devotion, Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, based on Emma Donoghue’s book, is a stunning exploration of commitment, love, and survival. Ma and... Read More

2015 Gotham Award Nominations: Diary of a Teenage Girl, Carol, Tangerine Lead

Erik Anderson October 22, 2015

The 2015 Gotham Award nominations have been announced and not without the usual surprises; both in what is deemed eligible as well as actual... Read More

Chris Rock is your host for the Oscars

Erik Anderson October 21, 2015

It’s official; Chris Rock will return to the Academy Awards to host the 2016 Oscars. He famously hosted the 2005 show, in which he roasted... Read More

Full-Length ‘Joy’ Trailer – “Money, Crime, Betrayal”

Erik Anderson October 21, 2015

After a rousing first test screening and a secret one last night of a drastically different cut (and with dismal results), the full-length trailer for... Read More

38TH Mill Valley Film Festival Wraps, ROOM Wins Audience Award

Erik Anderson October 20, 2015

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (October 19, 2015) – The 38th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) concluded last night with the California premiere of Suffragette, capping... Read More

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