AwardsWatch

2019 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (November)

Erik Anderson November 19, 2018

The top 4 of Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), Timothée Chalamet (Beautiful Boy) and Sam Elliott (A Star... Read More

21st Century Fox and AFI FEST host event to honor female directors

Erik Anderson November 17, 2018

Fox Filmmakers Lab and Director Valerie Weiss Recognized 21st Century Fox and the American Film Institute (AFI), in partnership to help advance opportunities for female... Read More

AFI Fest Review: Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Rule in ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ (★★★½)

Erik Anderson November 17, 2018

In her superb feature directorial debut, Josie Rourke casts Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie as rival queens who are sisters doin’ it for themselves Unapologetic... Read More

Frontrunner Friday: The Impact of AFI Fest and Spirit Awards noms

Erik Anderson November 16, 2018

This week saw the second half of AFI FEST bring us two long-awaited world premieres that could impact many Oscar categories: Mimi Leder’s Ruth Bader... Read More

‘First Reformed,’ ‘Eighth Grade,’ ‘We the Animals’ earn Film Independent Spirit Awards noms

Erik Anderson November 16, 2018

Jeremiah Zagar’s ‘We the Animals’ surprises with five mentions including the Someone to Watch award Everything was gucci for A24 this morning with the announcement... Read More

Spirit Awards Nominations Predictions: Bet on ‘Beale Street,’ ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Erik Anderson November 15, 2018

When John Bailey, the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the Oscars were starting to look like the Independent Spirit... Read More

‘Black Panther,’ ‘Mary Queen of Scots,’ HBO’s ‘Succession’ among Hollywood Music in Media Awards winners

Erik Anderson November 15, 2018

Black Panther topped the Hollywood in Music Media Awards last night with three big wins: Original Score – Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror for Ludwig Goransson, Original Song – Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror... Read More

Interview: ‘Widows’ film composer, Oscar winner Hans Zimmer

Erik Anderson November 14, 2018

With over 150 films to his name, Hans Zimmer is one of the most prolific and most recognizable name in film composing. From his Oscar... Read More

Amy Adams, Steve McQueen, Boots Riley to receive SFFILM Awards

Erik Anderson November 13, 2018

Annual Fundraiser Benefits SFFILM’s Youth Education Programs and Marks the High Point of Awards Season in the San Francisco Bay Area SFFILM has announced several individuals scheduled... Read More

“Back to Cherry Tree Lane” Featurette: The Music and Magic of Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

Erik Anderson November 12, 2018

Walt Disney has dropped a quick featurette entitled “Back to Cherry Tree Lane” with interviews from director Rob Marshall (Chicago) and stars Emily Blunt (A... Read More

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