Interview: Dana Stevens on writing ‘The Woman King,’ researching the Agojie and John Boyega’s ideas for a sequel
The Woman King is a brilliant historical epic that brings to life the story of the Dahomey Kingdom’s Agojie warriors and illuminates the complex struggle... Read More
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Bleecker Street acquires U.S. rights to Sundance winner ‘892’ starring John Boyega and Michael Kenneth Williams
Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. rights to Abi Damaris Corbin’s (The Suitcase) debut feature 892 starring John Boyega (Star Wars, Attack the Block), the... Read More
Every day, soldiers come home from across the world and face a common, harsh reality; that after years of dedicated service to their country, we... Read More
NYFF Review: Steve McQueen’s meditative ‘Red, White and Blue’ features a career-defining performance from John Boyega
Over the past few weeks, Steve McQueen has once again taken the world of filmmaking by storm. Coming into the festival season with an impressive... Read More
Oscar Podcast #55: New Academy Members, Fall Festivals and July Oscar Predictions
This 55th Oscar podcast I’m joined by no less than three esteemed Gold Rush Gang members – Jason Osiason, Richard Anthony and Matt Dinn. We... Read More
2018 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (July) – Dafoe, Boyega Rocket Up; Poulter, Shannon Debut
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Now here is a category that is seeing some change from last month. While Michael Stuhlbarg is still #1 for Call... Read More
John Boyega is front and center in new ‘Detroit’ trailer
A new trailer for Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit dropped today and it’s intense. John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as Dismukes, a... Read More
2018 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (June) – Ben Mendelsohn, Sterling K. Brown Rise; Big Debut for Willem Dafoe
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Things are looking bright for Ben Mendelsohn this month. The Emmy winner’s film, Darkest Hour, moved up in Best Picture and Best... Read More
2018 Oscar Predictions: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (May) – Stuhlbarg #1, Colin Farrell Rises and Ben Stiller Debuts
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Michael Stuhlbarg (Call Me By Your Name) keeps a solid lock on the top spot for the third month in a... Read More
Oscar Profile: Detroit
Oscar Spotlight: Detroit Annapurna Pictures – 8/4 Dir: Kathryn Bigelow Cast: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Jason Mitchell, Kaitlyn Dever, John Krasinski, Will Poulter, Jack Reynor,... Read More
2024 North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Nominations 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 78 – ‘The Holiday’ (Nancy Meyers, 2006) 
Hollywood Biopics and Mental Health Through the Lenses of ‘The Aviator’ (2004), ‘A Beautiful Mind’ (2001) and ‘Love & Mercy’ (2014) 
2024 Online Association of Female Film Critics (OAFFC) Winners: ‘The Substance” Dominates