Interview: Woody Norman (‘C’mon C’mon’) is the youngest grownup you’ll ever meet
Woody Norman has emerged as one of this season’s brightest young stars. Every now and then, Oscar season introduces a crop of talented young actors... Read More
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2022 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (December)
Of the critics groups who have screenplay winners, the overwhelming favorite in adapted is The Power of the Dog, Jane Campion’s adaptation of the 1967... Read More
Janicza Bravo’s ‘Zola’ leads 37th Spirit Awards nominations
Janicza Bravo’s tweet-inspired road comedy Zola lead the nominations for the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards announced this morning with seven, including Best Feature, Director,... Read More
Interview: Mike Mills wants to examine our emotions and future with ‘C’mon C’mon’
Within the first few moments of speaking with writer-director Mike Mills, you vibe with his calm energy and gentle spirit, therefore making it a very... Read More
‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Dune,’ ‘Spencer’ lead 2021 Discussing Film Critics Awards nominations
Jane Campion’s take on the old school of bravado westerns, The Power of the Dog, led the 3rd Discussing Film Critics nominations announced today with... Read More
2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (October)
So here’s the thing…I think only three films can realistically win Best Picture: Belfast, King Richard or The Power of the Dog. Why only those... Read More
2022 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (October)
Netflix could dominate the Adapted Screenplay race in a substantial way this year with Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost... Read More
‘C’mon C’mon’ review: A perfectly somber Joaquin Phoenix and a breakout performance from Woody Norman add up to a Mike Mills classic [Grade: A]
There is something so simple yet profound about the films of Mike Mills films. Whether it is about letting go of your loved ones with... Read More
‘Belfast,’ ‘The Rescue,’ ‘C’mon C’mon’ top 44th Mill Valley Film Festival Audience Award winners
The winners of the audience awards for the 44th Mill Valley Film Festival have been revealed and Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film Belfast has topped the... Read More
The festival will screen 118 films, 65 features, 53 shorts, representing 39 countries, with 37 premieres, and 55% of all films across the 2021 Festival... Read More
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