2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (April)
While the top 9 vote getters this month are the same as last month, there is movement within that group and stronger support for many... Read More
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2016 Independent Spirit Award Winner Predictions: Spotlight’s Time to Shine
Last year, Birdman won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature and then the Oscar for Best Picture the next day. That film was... Read More
AW’s 50 Favorite Performances of 2015 – The Shortlist
It’s almost time for AwardsWatch 50 Favorite Performances list but for now, I have the hot off the presses shortlist of eligible players. Now,... Read More
Oscar Podcast #34: Post-Oscar Nomination Reactions, Controversy
In Oscar Podcast #34, recorded Sunday, January 17th I am joined by Gold Rush Gang members Kenneth Polischuk and Evan Kost to comb over what... Read More
FINAL 2016 Oscar Nomination Predictions from The Gold Rush Gang
It’s all down to this. Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards will be announced in two days and after all of the critics... Read More
2016 Golden Globe WINNERS (Film) – The Revenant, The Martian Win Big
In one of the most shock-filled Golden Globe ceremonies in recent memory, The Revenant and The Martian won big, taking home wins for Best Picture and Best... Read More
2016 Golden Globes WINNER Predictions (Film)
Gold Rush Gang Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Motion Picture (Drama) Carol Mad Max: Fury Road The Revenant Room Spotlight – Erik, Evan, Jason,... Read More
2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
As with many categories, there seems to be four pretty safe bets and Supporting Actress is no different. Rooney Mara (Carol) and Alicia Vikander (The... Read More
‘CAROL’ Leads AUSTIN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION 2015 Awards Nominations
The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced its 2015 awards nominations today. “Carol” received the highest number of nominations—seven—including for Best Picture, Best Director (Todd... Read More
After the crazy morning of Screen Actors Guild nominations, the Gold Rush Gang (and I imagine most other Oscar prognosticators) went into a tizzy... Read More
2024 Camerimage Film Festival: Danish Oscar Entry ‘The Girl With the Needle’ Wins Golden Frog 
Interview: ‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer John Mathieson on Reuniting with Ridley Scott and Continuing the Legacy and Lore 
Interview: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater on Creating the Songs and Score for ‘Spellbound’ and the “Perfectly” Cast Rachel Zegler 
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR (November)