AwardsWatch

Vidiots Foundations launches renovation of L.A.’s Eagle Theatre for Spring 2022 re-opening

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

Vidiots, the iconic L.A. video store and non-profit film organization, has started major renovations on its new home, the Eagle Theatre in L.A.’s beautiful Eagle... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (July)

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

Definitely glad I waited until after Cannes to do July Oscar predictions because the festival, and the winners in particular, really gave the race a... Read More

‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs on their multiple Emmy nominations

Dewey Singleton July 20, 2021

While it’s an unwritten rule to not “play” favorites when reporting on the latest in Hollywood, the creators of Hacks make it awfully hard not... Read More

‘Ailey’ review: Well intended and researched, but ultimately reveals little of the most influential Black dancer/choreographer of the 20th century

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‘Ailey’ review: Well intended and researched, but ultimately reveals little of the most influential Black dancer/choreographer of the 20th century

Maria Garcia July 20, 2021

Jamila Wignot’s Ailey celebrates its subject, the late modern dance iconoclast Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), in his own words and through his sublime choreography. The documentary... Read More

NEON grabs Zhang Yimou’s TIFF closer ‘One Second’

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

NEON has closed a deal for the North American rights to acclaimed Chinese Director Zhang Yimou’s One Second. The film, which was written by Zhang along with... Read More

First look: Teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ starring Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

20th Century Studios’ The Last Duel, a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14thcentury France directed by four-time Academy Award... Read More

TIFF 2021: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to open fest, plus world premieres of ‘The Guilty,’ The Starling’ and more

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

Zhang Yimou’s One Second will close the 46th Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 9–18, 2021 TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced... Read More

Film Academy announces 2021 Film Scholars grant recipients

Erik Anderson July 19, 2021

Samantha N. Sheppard and J.E. Smyth have been named 2021 Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The annual grant... Read More

‘Where is Anne Frank?’ review: Heavy handed and overly preachy, Ari Folman’s visually stunning animated tale fails to compel [Cannes Review]

David Cuevas July 19, 2021

In the good ol’ days of primary school, back when we used to live freely with not a single care in the world, every student... Read More

‘A Hero’ review – An effective albeit monotonous moral parable from Asghar Farhadi [Cannes Review]

David Cuevas July 19, 2021

Somewhere in Iran, there is a bus station; a social junction where everyday commuters meet for a moment of solace. As the ongoing traffic continuously... Read More

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