AwardsWatch

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (September)

Erik Anderson September 30, 2022

As mentioned in Best Director, The Fabelmans, which just won the TIFF People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival where it world premiered,... Read More

Ava DuVernay named Guest Artistic Director of AFI Fest 2022

Erik Anderson September 30, 2022

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay will serve as Guest Artistic Director at AFI FEST 2022. DuVernay has selected... Read More

Interview: Dolly de Leon on her ‘Triangle of Sadness’ breakout, her must have stranded island snack and what she wants to do next

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Dolly de Leon on her ‘Triangle of Sadness’ breakout, her must have stranded island snack and what she wants to do next

Ryan McQuade September 30, 2022

“I’m kind of tired of crying on screen. I want to do comedy. I want people to laugh.” Filipina actress Dolly de Leon has made... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (September)

Erik Anderson September 30, 2022

We’ve already talked about how rich Best Actress is this season (and then added yet another contender in Michelle Williams) but Best Director is a... Read More

Golden Globes reveal new television categories, announce key dates and timeline for 2023 awards

Erik Anderson September 28, 2022

The Golden Globes revealed today that they will be adding four new television categories for supporting performances, which will be implemented for the 80th Golden Globe... Read More

‘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

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