FINAL 2026 Oscar Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
The worldwide phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters and its dominance in the critics and precursor races–save BAFTA where it wasn’t eligible–makes for one of... Read More
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FINAL 2026 Oscar Predictions: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
As I mentioned in my December predictions, if The Perfect Neighbor is able to make it into the Oscar five it would mark a significant... Read More
2026 Oscar Predictions: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM (November)
With the official eligibility lists in for Documentary and International Feature Film, and without any glaring omissions from my first set of predictions, we can... Read More
2026 Oscar Predictions: INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM (September)
With more nominations than any other country, France is in a unique position this year. Back with another Cannes winner (but without the baggage that... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 308 – The International Feature Film Oscar Race and Previewing the 63rd New York Film Festival
On episode 308 of the AwardsWatch podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello look at the competitive International Feature... Read More
FINAL 2025 Oscar Nomination Predictions: ANIMATED FEATURE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
With BAFTA giving us the last piece of the puzzles for the Animated Feature, Documentary Feature and International Feature Film races, things have changed a... Read More
2025 Oscars: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Dominates the Shortlists with 6, ‘Wicked,’ Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Gladiator II’ Among Top Mentions
AMPAS, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, today revealed the shortlists in 10 categories: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film,... Read More
2025 Oscars: Latvia Selects Annecy Award-winning ‘Flow’ for International Feature Oscar Submission
Latvia has selected Gints Zilbalodis’ award-winning animated film Flow as the country’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Oscar. The film received... Read More
2025 Oscars: Official Submissions for International Feature Film
The race for the next International Feature Film Oscar has begun and Ireland is first out of the gate. Rich Peppiatt’s film Kneecap will represent the country... Read More
‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food
‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food
In Jewish tradition, newly married couples celebrate a week of meals surrounded by friends and family, often including people who weren’t invited to the wedding.... Read More
FINAL Frontrunner Friday Oscar Predictions of the 2025/2026 Season 
FINAL 2026 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR 
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