2017 Independent Spirit Award Nomination Predictions
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The nominations for the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards are tomorrow (!) and I have my thoughts on what’s making it in... Read More
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Variety and PBS’s ‘Actors on Actors’ Returns January 3 with Natalie Portman, Octavia Spencer, Nicole Kidman and more
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Emmy-winning Variety/PBS SoCal series Variety Studio: Actors on Actors is set to return for its 5th season on January 3rd,... Read More
2017 Oscars: For Your Consideration Awards Pages for Films of 2016
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Want to know who’s been submitted in what category? Who’s been mysteriously left off? Here is a list of all major... Read More
2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (November)
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] With the explosive news that Viola Davis would indeed go supporting for Fences that immediately vaulted her to the top of... Read More
2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (November)
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Natalie Portman (Jackie) and Emma Stone (La La Land) are in a dead heat, fighting out what could be the toughest... Read More
Oscar Podcast #44: Viola Davis, Moonlight, Billy Lynn and Oscar Predictions with special guest Joey Nolfi
On this 44th podcast, I am joined by a special guest, Entertainment Weekly’s Joey Nolfi. We cover a lot of ground in this podcast (which... Read More
It’s Official: Viola Davis Campaigned in Supporting for ‘Fences’ at SAG Awards
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As reported by The Playlist today, Viola Davis has been submitted in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting... Read More
2016 Gotham Awards Nominations: Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight Lead
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The first nominations of the 2016-2017 awards season have kicked off with the Gotham Award nominations by the Independent Film Project... Read More
Annette Bening Tribute Set for AFI Fest, 20th Century Women to Screen
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Annette Bening is set to be feted at the AFI Fest on November 16th in a tribute that will also feature... Read More
2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (October)
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea) and Naomie Harris (Moonlight) still hold onto the #1 and #3 spots but look at... Read More
Film Academy Announces 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships 
On the Shelf: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘Red Sonja,’ ‘Hail, Caesar!’ in 4K plus ‘The History of Sound’ Arrive on Physical Media releases for the Week of March 23 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 145 – ‘Black Narcissus’ (Powell and Pressburger, 1947) with Special Guest Dave Giannini 
‘Wishful Thinking,’ ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Among 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival Juried and Audience Award Winners