Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA): ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins 5

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Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA): ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins 5

Erik Anderson December 17, 2025

The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association has voted One Battle After Another as the best film of 2025, also awarding it Best Director and Screenplay... Read More

Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards: Ludwig Göransson (‘Sinners’) and Diane Warren (“Dear Me”) Lead Nominations

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Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards: Ludwig Göransson (‘Sinners’) and Diane Warren (“Dear Me”) Lead Nominations

Erik Anderson December 17, 2025

The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) has announced the nominations for the 2026 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual... Read More

International Press Academy Satellite Awards Nominations: ‘Sinners,’ One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hamnet’ Lead

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International Press Academy Satellite Awards Nominations: ‘Sinners,’ One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hamnet’ Lead

Erik Anderson December 16, 2025

The nominations for the 30th International Press Academy Satellite Awards were revealed today, where it was neck and neck and neck between Sinners (14), One... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: ORIGINAL SCORE, ORIGINAL SONG, SOUND (December)

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• Original Score
• Original Song
• Sound

2026 Oscar Predictions: ORIGINAL SCORE, ORIGINAL SONG, SOUND (December)

Erik Anderson December 16, 2025

The Oscar shortlists are here, giving us 20 eligible scores, 15 eligible songs and 10 eligible for sound. As usual, the music branch gave us... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 320 – The Oscar Shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards

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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 320 – The Oscar Shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards

Erik Anderson December 16, 2025

Oscar pre-season is in full swing and nothing says that more than the annual Oscar shortlists, which expand to 12 categories this year, adding Casting... Read More

Oscar Shortlists: ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Net Most Mentions, ‘Sirāt’ Makes Sound Waves

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• Oscars

Oscar Shortlists: ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Net Most Mentions, ‘Sirāt’ Makes Sound Waves

Erik Anderson December 16, 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary... Read More

‘The Housemaid’ Review: Going From Booktok to Big Screen Saps Thriller of Sexiness and Fun [D]

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‘The Housemaid’ Review: Going From Booktok to Big Screen Saps Thriller of Sexiness and Fun [D]

Karen Peterson December 16, 2025

There was a time when mid-budget, mid-grade thrillers kept movie theaters in business, before the multiplexes were taken over by an uneven mix of big... Read More

‘Fallout’ Season Two Review: Bring Back My Ghouls [A-]

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‘Fallout’ Season Two Review: Bring Back My Ghouls [A-]

Ryan McQuade December 16, 2025

Back in April, the new season of an acclaimed television show based on a popular video game series released its second batch of episodes for... Read More

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: Feliz Na’vi Dads [B+]

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: Feliz Na’vi Dads [B+]

Kevin L. Lee December 16, 2025

Three years ago, we left the Sully family at a devastating low point. In an attempt to protect his family, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) brought... Read More

San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Awards: ‘Sinners’ Tops in Picture, Director, Actor

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San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Awards: ‘Sinners’ Tops in Picture, Director, Actor

Erik Anderson December 15, 2025

The San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) has given Sinners its awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler) and Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan)... Read More