Michele Austin on Feeling Safe to Explore the Complexities of Black Storytelling in Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’
When Hard Truths made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival in September, the film’s rapturous response inspired a deep well of... Read More
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SFFILM to Screen Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Person
Today, SFFILM announced a special early screening of Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths starring Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste joining for an onstage conversation. The event... Read More
2025 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (October)
With Emilia Pérez officially an adapted screenplay submission this is as good a time as any to kick off predictions for adapted and original screenplay.... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 257: New York Film Festival Wrap-Up and the Post-Fall Fest State of the Oscar Race
On episode 257 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello talk about some of our favorite... Read More
Malcolm X once said the most disrespected, unprotected, and neglected person is the black woman. One of the consequences of such a state is a... Read More
2024 Toronto International Film Festival Announces Galas and Special Programs including World Premieres from Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola, Angelina Jolie
The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival has revealed this year’s lineup of 63 films from the Gala, sponsored by Dyson, and Special Presentations programs. Joining... Read More
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