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2023 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (August)

Erik Anderson August 23, 2022

Some big moves and debuts this month, just before the fall festivals tell us (well, me) if they’re right or wrong. First is Ben Whishaw... Read More

Spirit Awards move to gender-neutral acting categories, adds new ones, raises budget eligibility for film

Erik Anderson August 23, 2022

Film Independent announced today a move to gender-neutral acting categories for the 2023 Spirit Awards. The acting categories encompass both film and television. In response... Read More

TIFF47: Rising Stars announced, including Thuso Mbedu, Gabriel LaBelle, Aaron Pierre, Choi Seung-yoon, plus TIFF Filmmakers Lab and more

Erik Anderson August 23, 2022

TIFF announced today this year’s talent development programs and participants, including TIFF Rising Stars, TIFF Filmmaker Lab, TIFF Series Accelerator, the CHANEL Women Writers’ Network... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (August)

Erik Anderson August 22, 2022

My #1 may stay the same but there’s quite a bit of movement this month, just before we head into festival season and the majority... Read More

The AwardsWatch Podcast #149: The Best Picture race on the eve of the fall festivals

Ryan McQuade August 22, 2022

On episode 149 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, as well as AwardsWatch contributor Sophia Ciminello... Read More

TIFF47: Brendan Fraser to receive TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at Toronto International Film Festival

Erik Anderson August 22, 2022

Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is announced today that Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance for his performance in The Whale,... Read More

Quinta Brunson, Robin Thede, ‘Bel-Air’ and more honored at 4th AAFCA TV Awards

Erik Anderson August 20, 2022

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) held the 4th Annual AAFCA Awards today in Los Angeles at the SLS Hotel, honoring Quinta Brunson, Robin... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (August)

Erik Anderson August 19, 2022

Brendan Fraser remains at the top for The Whale from Darren Aronofsky and A24. His career comeback will world premiere at Venice then hit Toronto... Read More

Interview: Director Cathy Yan on balancing the tone of ‘Succession’ and how her journalism background made her a perfect fit for the hit show

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Director Cathy Yan on balancing the tone of ‘Succession’ and how her journalism background made her a perfect fit for the hit show

Tyler Doster August 19, 2022

Before jumping into the world of film and television, Cathy Yan worked as a reported for outlets such as Los Angeles Times and The Wall... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (August)

Erik Anderson August 18, 2022

In the middle of all of the festival lineup announcements, which are all a part of the abacus-like, ever-moving machine of Oscar predicting, the New... Read More

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