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82nd Golden Globe Predictions – Motion Picture: Expect a ‘Wicked’ Good Day

Erik Anderson December 6, 2024

As always, the Globes split between drama and comedy/musical categories for lead acting and are now also, like Critics Choice, six nominees per category. A... Read More

2025 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Domestic Nominations: Robbie Williams Musical Biopic ‘Better Man,’ ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Lead

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2025 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Domestic Nominations: Robbie Williams Musical Biopic ‘Better Man,’ ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Lead

Erik Anderson December 6, 2024

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has announced its domestic nominations for the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group. Returning to... Read More

2024 DOC NYC Reveals Difficulties and Future of Documentary Filmmaking

Edward Frumkin December 6, 2024

It’s hard to maintain an upbeat mood during the dire state of nonfiction and the recent U.S. presidential election result at this year’s DOC NYC,... Read More

40th IDA Documentary Awards: ‘No Other Land’ Wins Best Feature Documentary and Best Director

Erik Anderson December 6, 2024

Self-distributed Palestine doc takes top prizes, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat wins two The film set in the occupied West Bank won Best Feature Documentary... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 74 – ‘Three Colours: Red’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1994)

Ryan McQuade December 5, 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

2024 AFI Awards: ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Nickel Boys,’ ‘Wicked’ Among Best Films; ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Penguin’ are Tops in TV

Erik Anderson December 5, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) has revealed its top 10 films and television shows of 2024 with Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez and Nickel Boys among... Read More

‘Shōgun,’ ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Disclaimer’ Lead 30th Critics Choice Association (CCA) Television Nominations

Erik Anderson December 5, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the TV category nominees for the 30th Critics Choice Awards where FX’s Shōgun led with six nominations. The Emmy-winning drama earned... Read More

Interview: Jon M. Chu on the Challenges of Singing Live on Set, What to Defy and to Keep, and How ‘Wicked’ is an Expression of the World at This Moment in Time

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Jon M. Chu on the Challenges of Singing Live on Set, What to Defy and to Keep, and How ‘Wicked’ is an Expression of the World at This Moment in Time

Cody Dericks December 5, 2024

Everything’s been leading to this moment for Jon M. Chu. The director of Wicked first made a name for himself with music-based films like Step... Read More

Interview: Composer Kris Bowers on Early Influences and Creating the Iconic “Migration” Piece for ‘The Wild Robot’ [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Composer Kris Bowers on Early Influences and Creating the Iconic “Migration” Piece for ‘The Wild Robot’ [VIDEO]

Griffin Schiller December 5, 2024

“It’s such a gamble being an artist,” says Kris Bowers on his upbringing as a pianist and composer. Bowers’ tremendously gifted ability as a musician... Read More

2024 National Board of Review (NBR) Awards: ‘Wicked’ Flys to the Top with Best Film, Director; Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig Win Acting Prizes

Erik Anderson December 4, 2024

Wicked has been named the Best Film of 2024 by the National Board of Review, the oldest organization to give out film awards, also giving the... Read More

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