AwardsWatch

‘Apollo 11’ wins 5 Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA)

Erik Anderson November 11, 2019

Best Director was a tie between Peter Jackson (They Shall Not Grow Old) and Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar (American Factor) The Critics Choice Association... Read More

‘Bombshell,’ ‘Rocketman, lead Makeup and Hair Stylists Guild nominations (MUAH)

Erik Anderson November 11, 2019

Real life dramas lead nominations for the 2020 Makeup and Hair Stylist’s guild today with Lionsgate’s Bombshell and Paramount Pictures’ Rocketman earning three apiece. Bombshell,... Read More

Review: Adam Driver is first-rate in ‘The Report,’ a compelling examination on the importance of truth

Catherine Springer November 11, 2019

Much of the controversy surrounding the new movie Joker is based on the public’s seeming distaste for watching a movie that reminds us too much... Read More

Box Office Estimates: ‘Midway’ flies to #1 in upset; ‘Honey Boy’ opens sweet

Jonathan Boehle November 10, 2019

In a box office victory that has taken just about everyone by surprise, Midway opened to #1 with $17.5 million. The ensemble action-war film, independently financed for... Read More

‘Pain and Glory,’ ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire,’ ‘An Officer and a Spy’ lead 2019 European Film Awards (EFA) nominations

Erik Anderson November 9, 2019

The Favourite and The Traitor also earned four nominations At the Seville European Film Festival, the European Film Academy and EFA Productions announced the nominations... Read More

Season 11 of Variety and PBS SoCal’s Actors on Actors Lineup: Brad Pitt, Sterling K. Brown, Alfre Woodard, Awkwafina and more

Erik Anderson November 8, 2019

Variety and PBS SoCal have announced the actor lineup and schedule for Season 11 of “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.” All four episodes of the Emmy... Read More

Frontrunner Friday Oscar Predictions: Marty vs Marvel; Nigeria disqualified from contention

Erik Anderson November 8, 2019

A few weeks ago (was it only a few weeks?) Martin Scorsese made an off-hand comment in an interview with Empire magazine that Marvel movies... Read More

Hulu and FX Networks Sets March 2020 Launch of FX on HULU

Erik Anderson November 7, 2019

FX will now have a new official streaming home for its award-winning library of current and legacy series along with new series with the launch... Read More

Box Office Preview and Predictions: ‘Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep’ hopes to put competition to rest

Jonathan Boehle November 7, 2019

This Veteran’s Day weekend sees the release of four new wide releases all tackling very different audiences, but only one is making a serious play... Read More

‘American Factory,’ ‘Apollo 11’ top Cinema Eye Honors 2020 nominations

Erik Anderson November 7, 2019

Nominees for Outstanding Feature Film | American Factory, Apollo 11, For Sama, Honeyland, Midnight Family and One Child Nation American Factory and Apollo 11 lead all films... Read More

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