AwardsWatch

‘On the Fringe’ review: Juan Diego Botto’s directorial debut with Penélope Cruz is an ambitious but fractured effort [C] | Zurich

Ben Rolph September 28, 2022

Juan Diego Botto’s directorial debut pulls no swings when it comes to social realism, it is a restless drama that follows a set of people... Read More

American Cinema Editors announce key 2023 awards dates and deadlines

Erik Anderson September 28, 2022

American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the ceremony date, venue and the full voting timeline for the 73rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing... Read More

Sideshow and Janus Films acquire U.S. rights to ‘No Bears,’ plan Best Director Oscar push for Jafar Panahi

Erik Anderson September 28, 2022

Sideshow and Janus Films announced today that they have acquired all US rights to No Bears, the latest film written and directed by legendary filmmaker... Read More

‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece

Retrospective

‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece

Catherine Springer September 28, 2022

If a director is lucky enough to find success in Hollywood, chances are they will stick with whatever works – it’s the rare director who... Read More

Brendan Fraser to be honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with American Riviera Award

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

Brendan Fraser will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fraser will receive the award on... Read More

‘The Menu’ wins Fantastic Fest Audience Award, Ali Abbasi named Best Director for ‘Holy Spider’ (Full List)

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

Fantastic Fest 2022 has come to a close and with it the festival has announced several winners in feature and shorts categories including Eduardo Casanova’s... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (September)

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

I don’t think I can recall a season as bleak for adapted screenplay contenders as this one, so much so that we actually have to... Read More

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Interviews (Film)

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Adam Solomons September 27, 2022

The number of people who have said “no” to Beyoncé can probably be counted on two hands, maybe one. Chayse Irvin is one of them.... Read More

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Interviews (Film)

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Ryan McQuade September 26, 2022

“I like warped sickos. That’s my happy place.” Beyond the normal is where documentarian David Farrier feels comfortable. The New Zealand-born journalist-turned-filmmaker has tackled dark... Read More