Director Watch Podcast Ep. 68 – ‘One False Move’ (Carl Franklin, 1992)

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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 68 – ‘One False Move’ (Carl Franklin, 1992)

Ryan McQuade October 18, 2024

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

‘Joy’ Review: The Clash Between Religion and Science Over the Early Stages of IVF Feels All Too Prescient | London Film Festival

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• London Film Festival

‘Joy’ Review: The Clash Between Religion and Science Over the Early Stages of IVF Feels All Too Prescient | London Film Festival

Alistair Ryder October 18, 2024

In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, is a modern miracle, with 12 million babies born out of this process since it was first pioneered in the 1970s.... Read More

Trailer Watch: ‘Carry-On,’Pedro Páramo,’ ‘The Electric State,’ ‘The Monkey,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and More

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Trailer Watch: ‘Carry-On,’Pedro Páramo,’ ‘The Electric State,’ ‘The Monkey,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and More

Erik Anderson October 18, 2024

This week’s Trailer Watch finds TSA agent Taron Egerton up against bad guy Jason Bateman in Carry-On, the feature directorial debut from Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo... Read More

‘Eephus’ Review: A Deceptively Simple, Nearly Pitch Perfect Non-Sports Sports Story | Chicago International Film Festival

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‘Eephus’ Review: A Deceptively Simple, Nearly Pitch Perfect Non-Sports Sports Story | Chicago International Film Festival

Cody Dericks October 17, 2024

Sports movies have a well-earned reputation for being inspiring. The thrill of victory, the exhilarating triumph of an underdog team, the joy of watching a... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (October)

• 2025 Oscar Predictions
• Adapted Screenplay
• Original Screenplay

2025 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (October)

Erik Anderson October 17, 2024

With Emilia Pérez officially an adapted screenplay submission this is as good a time as any to kick off predictions for adapted and original screenplay.... Read More

47th Denver Film Festival Adds Joan Chen, Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington, Gabriel LaBelle, Cory Michael Smith to Honoree List

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47th Denver Film Festival Adds Joan Chen, Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington, Gabriel LaBelle, Cory Michael Smith to Honoree List

Erik Anderson October 17, 2024

Denver Film announced today an expanded list of guests, award recipients, screenings, creative conversations and a podcast for this year’s Denver Film Festival, November 1-10... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: Below the Line Categories Part 2 – MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING, SOUND, ORIGINAL SCORE, ORIGINAL SONG, VISUAL EFFECTS (October)

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• Makeup and Hairstyling
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• Visual Effects

2025 Oscar Predictions: Below the Line Categories Part 2 – MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING, SOUND, ORIGINAL SCORE, ORIGINAL SONG, VISUAL EFFECTS (October)

Erik Anderson October 17, 2024

The Oscar shortlist for Makeup & Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song, Sound and Visual Effects (as well as feature and short film categories for animated,... Read More

Jane Fonda to Receive SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Honor at the 2025 SAG Awards

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• Screen Actors Guild (Film)

Jane Fonda to Receive SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Honor at the 2025 SAG Awards

Erik Anderson October 17, 2024

Two-time Academy Award winner, four-time Screen Actors Guild nominee, activist and philanthropist Jane Fonda will receive the Life Achievement Award from SAG-AFTRA at the 31st... Read More

British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Announce Breakthrough Performer Longlist Including Ruaridh Mollica, Susan Chardy and Trio of ‘Kneecap’ Actors

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• Film

British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Announce Breakthrough Performer Longlist Including Ruaridh Mollica, Susan Chardy and Trio of ‘Kneecap’ Actors

Erik Anderson October 17, 2024

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the longlist of twelve for Breakthrough Performance, including Sebastian‘s Ruaridh Mollica, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’s Susan... Read More

Angelina Jolie to be Honored with Maltin Modern Master Award at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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• Film Festivals

Angelina Jolie to be Honored with Maltin Modern Master Award at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Erik Anderson October 16, 2024

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce that cinema icon Angelina Jolie will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 40th annual... Read More