Box Office Estimates (Dec. 20-22): ‘Star Wars’ rises to the top spot, ‘Cats’ stinks to high Heaviside

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Box Office Estimates (Dec. 20-22): ‘Star Wars’ rises to the top spot, ‘Cats’ stinks to high Heaviside

Jonathan Boehle December 22, 2019

For the last time for at least a little while, a Star Wars release dominated the pre-Christmas weekend box office with an estimated $175.5 million opening weekend.... Read More

First look: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin asking for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T

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First look: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin asking for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

MGM released the first official look of Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, singing Franklin’s signature song (and the film’s title) Respect. Respect follows the rise... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST PICTURE (December)

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2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST PICTURE (December)

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

The last official Best Picture Oscar predictions of the year (plus a Frontrunner Friday next week) and where do we stand? Without a true frontrunner,... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (December)

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2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (December)

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

Lupita is coming. With still more to come, Lupita Nyong’o has dominated the critics awards this season for her stunning dual performance in Jordan Peele’s... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (December)

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2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (December)

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

Since the last Best Director predictions we’ve had dozens of critics awards and the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations, including their director picks... Read More

Oscar Podcast #77: Discussing the Oscar Shortlists with guest Will Mavity

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Oscar Podcast #77: Discussing the Oscar Shortlists with guest Will Mavity

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

The Oscar shortlists dropped earlier this week in nine categories: Original Score, Original Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Documentary Feature, International Feature Film, Documentary... Read More

Nevada Film Critics Society (NFCS) name ‘Marriage Story’ Best Film

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Nevada Film Critics Society (NFCS) name ‘Marriage Story’ Best Film

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

The Nevada Film Critics Society (NFCS) has announced its 2019 award winners for achievement in film. Taking top honors as best film was Marriage Story.... Read More

Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC): ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ is Best Film, Actor, Supporting Actress

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Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC): ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ is Best Film, Actor, Supporting Actress

Erik Anderson December 20, 2019

The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) has chosen Dolemite Is My Name as the Best Film of 2019, also giving the Rudy Ray Moore biopic... Read More

Box Office Preview and Predictions: ‘Star Wars’ hopes to go out with a bang

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Box Office Preview and Predictions: ‘Star Wars’ hopes to go out with a bang

Jonathan Boehle December 19, 2019

After holding its dominance over the box office year in America three years in a row (and one Solo hiccup), the Star Wars franchise takes aim at... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTOR (December)

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2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTOR (December)

Erik Anderson December 19, 2019

Best Actor, one of the most competitive categories of the season, is taking some shape as three contenders have secured Critics Choice, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations but that... Read More