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27th GLAAD Media Award Nominations Laud Empire, Carol, Tangerine, Transparent

Erik Anderson January 27, 2016

The nominations for the 27th GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Association Against Defamation) Media Awards in 31 categories covering all areas of media (including Film,... Read More

TIFF Review: ‘Freeheld,’ starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page

Erik Anderson September 15, 2015

We now live in an era where gays have the same rights to marriage that has been open to heterosexuals in America for longer... Read More

When Oscar Bait Fails: How Film Festival Response Makes or Breaks a Film

Erik Anderson September 14, 2015

What has happened to this Oscar season? The Toronto International Film Festival, currently underway, is normally the jumping off point, or in some cases... Read More

TIFF15: In Conversation with Julianne Moore

Erik Anderson September 12, 2015

For a cinephile, Film Festivals represent the utmost excitement of being among the first of audiences to partake in the year’s newest cinematic offerings, and... Read More

Forum Oscar Poll Results – August 2015: The Danish Girl and The Revenant TIED in Best Picture

Erik Anderson September 3, 2015

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Boy, are these races getting close! Each month seems to find the top three in most categories getting closer to each... Read More

“In Conversation with…” at TIFF to feature Julianne Moore, Sarah Silverman, Salma Hayek, Matthew Weiner

Erik Anderson August 25, 2015

Formerly the Mavericks, the inaugural year of the Toronto International Film Festival’s new series In Conversation reveals chats with Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Oscar... Read More

Gold Rush Gang 2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (August)

Erik Anderson August 5, 2015

Some major changes in the Best Supporting Actress race this month. First though, Rooney Mara (Carol) holds onto her crown, now with #1 placement votes from... Read More

Gold Rush Gang 2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (August)

Erik Anderson August 4, 2015

In a dramatic change-up, Jennifer Lawrence (Joy) has passed Cate Blanchett (Carol) to be the new queen of the Best Actress race. She rises to... Read More

2015 Toronto International Film Festival Lineup Announced

Erik Anderson July 28, 2015

The press conference is underway for the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. Demolition, which recently was moved from 2015 to an April 2016 US... Read More