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2026 Oscar Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE (October)

Erik Anderson October 22, 2025

It’s hard not to look at the existing and upcoming roster of animated films for 2025 and not feel like it’s one of the weakest... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: BEST CASTING (October)

Erik Anderson October 21, 2025

The top 10 here remains the same but with some crucial movement, especially in the top 5 for Wicked: For Good and Wake Up Dead... Read More

8th Critics Choice Association Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Honorees: Ryan Coogler, Teyana Taylor, Janelle James and More

Critics Choice Awards

8th Critics Choice Association Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Honorees: Ryan Coogler, Teyana Taylor, Janelle James and More

Erik Anderson October 21, 2025

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the full slate of honorees for its 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place Tuesday, December... Read More

Tessa Thompson to Receive Spotlight Tribute at 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards for ‘Hedda’

Erik Anderson October 21, 2025

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Tessa Thompson, for her performance in Amazon MGM Studios’ Hedda, will receive the Spotlight Tribute at the 35th... Read More

2026 Sundance Film Festival Announces Park City Legacy Program Featuring Archival Screenings, Special Talks, Robert Redford Tribute and Culmination Event

Erik Anderson October 21, 2025

The Sundance Institute announced the Park City Legacy program for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, celebrating the Festival’s rich history and shared experiences in Utah through... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM (October)

Erik Anderson October 21, 2025

Fifteen films in Documentary Feature and International Feature Film will be shortlisted for Oscar consideration on December 16. For doc precursors we have the nominations... Read More

Interview: ‘One Battle After Another’ Production Designer Florencia Martin Breaks Down Sensei’s Apartment, Reagan’s Mansion, the Christmas Adventurers’ HQ and More

Interviews (Film)

Interview: ‘One Battle After Another’ Production Designer Florencia Martin Breaks Down Sensei’s Apartment, Reagan’s Mansion, the Christmas Adventurers’ HQ and More

Sophia Ciminello October 21, 2025

When I last spoke to production designer Florencia Martin, she had just finished working on Damien Chazelle’s wild 1920s-set Hollywood ride, Babylon. During our conversation,... Read More

2025 Middleburg Film Festival Day 4: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Rental Family,’ ‘Wake Up Dead Man’

Mark Johnson October 20, 2025

The final day at the Middleburg Film Festival felt refreshingly low-key, a welcome breather after the whirlwind of films, panels, and parties. Don’t get me... Read More

‘Hamnet,’ ‘Rental Family’ Tie for Middleburg Film Festival Narrative Feature Audience Award

Erik Anderson October 20, 2025

The Cycle of Love and The Voice of Hind Rajab are top documentary and international winners, respectively The Middleburg Film Festival announced its 2025 Audience... Read More

Interview: From Leo’s Robe to Chase’s Poodle Skirt, Costume Designer Colleen Atwood on the Hidden Details and the Wearable Looks of the Revolution in ‘One Battle After Another’

Interviews (Film)

Interview: From Leo’s Robe to Chase’s Poodle Skirt, Costume Designer Colleen Atwood on the Hidden Details and the Wearable Looks of the Revolution in ‘One Battle After Another’

Sophia Ciminello October 20, 2025

When you think of some of film history’s most iconic costumes, the work of Colleen Atwood likely comes to mind. From Hannibal Lecter’s chilling mask... Read More

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