‘Elvis,’ The Batman,’ Bardo’ earn American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) nominations
Bardo (False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths), The Batman, Elvis, Empire of Light and Top Gun: Maverick are the films nominated by the American Society... Read More
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‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Empire of Light’ production designer Mark Tildesley explains how he brought two time periods to life
Living on an island might sound like the perfect getaway for some, but production designer Mark Tildesley recommends you check the weather before you set... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: CINEMATOGRAPHY (December)
Here are my 2023 Oscar predictions in Cinematography for December. Green – moves up ↑ Red – moves down ↓ Blue – new entry ♦... Read More
Cinematographer Roger Deakins (‘Empire of Light’) on his latest collaboration with Sam Mendes, being his own camera operator, and the movie that makes him cry
Empire of Light may be the title of Roger Deakins’ latest collaboration with Sam Mendes, but it’s also a fitting descriptor for his dazzling body... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: ORIGINAL SCORE (November)
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), the first music-centered guild of the season, has revealed its winners for scores and songs where Terence Blanchard’s... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: CINEMATOGRAPHY (November)
Not much change this month from last. Despite very mixed thoughts on the first screening of Babylon this week, I’m bumping Linus Sandgren up here... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: PRODUCTION DESIGN (October)
Often, you only have to look to Costume Design predictions to help guide Production Design (or vice versa, for that matter) as the two so... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: CINEMATOGRAPHY (October)
Firstly, pour one out for anyone who isn’t Roger Deakins. The 15-time Oscar nominee and two-time winner in this category can pretty much be penciled... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: ORIGINAL SCORE (October)
We could be seeing double, well, double double, this December when the Oscar shortlists roll in for the original scores that the Academy music branch... Read More
2022 Hamptons International Film Festival sets ‘Women Talking,’ ‘Empire of Light,’ ‘Sr.’ and more
HamptonsFilm announced today the full slate of programming for the 2022 edition of the Hamptons International Festival (HIFF), including the Closing Night presentation of the... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10