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Official Trailer and Poster for Fox Searchlight’s Oscar Contender ‘YOUTH’

Erik Anderson August 26, 2015

Fox Searchlight has revealed the official trailer and poster for what is likely its main Oscar contender Youth today and like the European trailer from... Read More

Blythe Danner’s ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ Is First Oscar Screener of the Season

Erik Anderson August 25, 2015

And we’re off! The first screener going out to Oscar voters this season is I’ll See You In My Dreams starring potential Best Actress... Read More

Our Brand Is Crisis and The Danish Girl Land Top Slots at TIFF

Erik Anderson August 25, 2015

Sometimes timing is everything. If you look at past schedules for the Toronto International Film Festival you’ll notice a few things; which films get... Read More

“In Conversation with…” at TIFF to feature Julianne Moore, Sarah Silverman, Salma Hayek, Matthew Weiner

Erik Anderson August 25, 2015

Formerly the Mavericks, the inaugural year of the Toronto International Film Festival’s new series In Conversation reveals chats with Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Oscar... Read More

Oscar Podcast #27: Fall Festivals, What’s Up with Miles Ahead with special guest Anne Thompson (Thompson on Hollywood)

Erik Anderson August 24, 2015

In this summertime podcast I’m joined by special guest Anne Thompson of Thompson on Hollywood at IndieWire. Anne is a gal in the know and... Read More

Mill Valley Film Festival to Spotlight Sarah Silverman in ‘I Smile Back’

Erik Anderson August 24, 2015

The California Film Institute, which runs the Mill Valley Film Festival has announced it will fete comedian Sarah Silverman for her breakthrough, tour-de-force performance... Read More

‘Carol’ Adds Another Festival to its List: Mill Valley

Erik Anderson August 21, 2015

Although the announcement of the full schedule for the 38th Mill Valley Film Festival won’t be revealed until mid-September, more early confirmations on the upcoming... Read More

Is the Director of the Trans Drama ‘About Ray’ Transphobic or Just Ignorant?

Erik Anderson August 21, 2015

2015 has been a banner year for the trans community. The trans comedy Transparent from Amazon is a huge success and earned 11 Emmy nominations... Read More

51st Chicago International Film Festival Chooses ’45 Years,’ ‘Brooklyn,’ ‘Carol,’ ‘Youth’

Erik Anderson August 20, 2015

The 51st Chicago International Film Festival has announced the first batch of officials selections for its fest and it’s starting to look familiar. Carol from The... Read More

Could Beasts of No Nation’s Abraham Attah Be a Surprise Best Actor Contender?

Erik Anderson August 19, 2015

As the buzz for Netflix’s first foray into feature film, Beasts of No Nation, hits festival after festival and the Oscar buzz gets louder... Read More

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