2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (July) – Alfonso Cuarón makes big chart jump
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Things are starting to happen as we’ve crossed the halfway point of the year. While obviously the fall and winter films... Read More
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Barry Jenkins shares ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ first look at Essence Fest with Regina King, Stephan James and KiKi Layne
It’s been less than two years but people have been highly anticipating the follow-up to Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning Moonlight, which won Best Picture, Supporting Actor... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (June) – Spike Lee rebounds; Bradley Cooper’s ‘Star’ rises
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Just as in Best Picture, Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman from Focus Features) rebounds and lands back in the top spot for June.... Read More
‘Underground Railroad’ Set for 2019 Bow; Barry Jenkins to Direct All Episodes
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Amazon officially announced today that Barry Jenkins’ in gestation project to bring Colson Whitehead’s book The Underground Railroad to life has been ordered... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (May) – Spike Lee Moves Up
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As with Best Picture, the top of the list remains in tact with Steve McQueen (Widows), Adam McKay (Backseat), Damien Chazelle... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (April) – McQueen is King
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As was with Best Picture, Best Director sees a change-up from last month with Widows‘ Steve McQueen taking the pole position... Read More
2019 Oscars: The Directors (March)
This year promises a wealth of directors all angling for Oscar votes. From previous Oscar winners to breakthroughs waiting to happen to a chance for... Read More
Academy Invites a Record 774 New Members incl: Riz Ahmed, Ruth Negga, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans and Barry Jenkins
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited a record 774 new members from 57 different countries, breaking... Read More
Hey Emmys, Nominate These Shows! Part 1 (Dear White People, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Emmys have begun their voting and nomination ballots are out to Television Academy members. Today begins a short series... Read More
Emmy Podcast #18: Writing, Directing and Guest Acting Categories
This 18th Emmy podcast I am joined by former and current Emmy Experts Peter Cioth and Chris Pepper to break down the newly revealed nomination... Read More
2026 Tonys: Laurie Metcalf (‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ ‘Death of a Salesman’) May Join Elite Group of Double-Nominated Performers 
2026 Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with World Premieres of ‘Hadestown: The Musical,’ ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Doc 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 149 – ‘Killer of Sheep’ (Charles Burnett, 1978) 
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