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Eddie Murphy Set to Receive 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

Erik Anderson November 21, 2025

The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award. The award will be... Read More

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan On Their Evolving Creative Relationship and the Personal Themes Found in ‘Sinners’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Interviews (Film)

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan On Their Evolving Creative Relationship and the Personal Themes Found in ‘Sinners’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2025

“Ponderous, funny, horny, violent, at times emotionally exalting,” “soulful,” and “big,” these are just some of the few thoughts that were running in our own... Read More

Tessa Thompson on Creating a Definitive Modern Take on Ibsen’s Iconic Pro-Antagonist in ‘Hedda’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Interviews (Film)

Tessa Thompson on Creating a Definitive Modern Take on Ibsen’s Iconic Pro-Antagonist in ‘Hedda’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Ryan McQuade November 21, 2025

It was a little over ten years ago, the world discovered one of the best actresses we have working today in Dear White People as... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: BEST CASTING (November)

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The Casting Society nominations won’t be announced until December 17 but that won’t stop predictions for November for the new Best Casting Oscar category. The... Read More

Mara Brock Akil to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award from Producers Guild

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Mara Brock Akil to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award from Producers Guild

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that Mara Brock Akil will be honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award. She will accept the award at the 37th... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 127 – ‘Beau Travail’ (Claire Denis, 1999)

Ryan McQuade November 20, 2025

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

SFFILM 2025 Awards Night Honorees: Scott Cooper, Benicio Del Toro, Wunmi Mosaku, and Kristen Stewart

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

Today, SFFILM announced the honorees for its annual 2025 SFFILM Awards Night, recognizing four distinguished artists who continue to shape contemporary cinema: award-winning director Scott... Read More

‘Hamnet’ to Receive Vanguard Award From the Palm Springs International Film Awards

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Focus Features’ Hamnet is the recipient of the Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is a group... Read More

2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Craft Winners: ‘Die My Love,’ ‘Pillion,’ ‘Warfare’ and More

Erik Anderson November 20, 2025

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the winners of its ten film craft categories. The announcement was made by BIFA in partnership with... Read More

Chase Infiniti On Discovering Willa’s Strength and Becoming the Soul of ‘One Battle After Another’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Interviews (Film)

Chase Infiniti On Discovering Willa’s Strength and Becoming the Soul of ‘One Battle After Another’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Ryan McQuade November 20, 2025

Back in September, at an early screening of One Battle After Another, writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson said in the Q&A that it took him years... Read More

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