When the critics awards started last week things took an interesting turn for the top 3 in Best Actor. Chadwick Boseman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom)... Read More
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As alluring as it sounds to have a category like cinematography be composed entirely of first-time nominees, it’s not going to happen. Regardless of branch,... Read More
The Trial of the Chicago 7 makes a jump over Mank, just as it did in original screenplay, as it feels like it just might... Read More
This year, the first we go back to a single Sound category (a terrible idea), is going to offer us a lot of variety even... Read More
Although most of the action in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in just a few locations, I think the film will have more broad... Read More
All is quiet on the visual effects front this month. Too quiet. No movement at all in the top 10 but that’s what happens when... Read More
Jumping into the top 5 this month are moves from Bill & Ted Face the Music (this branch lovvves old man makeup) and a debut... Read More
The United States vs Billie Holiday makes a move into the top 5 this month, just edging out The Personal History of David Copperfield. It... Read More
I’m still banking on Diane Warren being a top contender but despite having three songs in possible contention, I’m going to work on the assumption... Read More
With critics wins from Boston Online, Chicago, Florida and Los Angeles it’s an easy call to keep Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross’s score for Soul... Read More

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