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2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (April)

Erik Anderson April 8, 2016

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

2016 Independent Spirit Award Winner Predictions: Spotlight’s Time to Shine

Erik Anderson February 25, 2016

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

Erik Anderson February 1, 2016

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

Erik Anderson January 17, 2016

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

Erik Anderson January 12, 2016

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

Jonathan Boehle January 10, 2016

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)

Erik Anderson January 6, 2016

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

Erik Anderson December 16, 2015

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

Erik Anderson December 16, 2015

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

Golden Globe Nomination Predictions (Film): Can The Martian and Joy Bounce Back?

Erik Anderson December 9, 2015

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