‘The History of Sound’ Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s Tender Romance is a Silver Dagger to the Heart [A-] Cannes
“My grandfather once said that happiness isn’t a story.” In the traditional folk song “Silver Dagger,” the lyrics go “All men are false, says my... Read More
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‘The Mastermind’ Review: Josh O’Connor is Caught Stealing in Kelly Reichardt’s Vietnam Era Portrait of an Art Thief [A-] Cannes
Early in Kelly Reichardt’s new anti-heist film, The Mastermind, J.B. Mooney (Josh O’Connor) stops in front of a security guard on his way out of... Read More
68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) Lineup: Josh O’Connor in ‘Rebuilding,’ Tributes to André Holland, Chris Columbus
Today, SFFILM announced the full lineup for the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival), the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Taking place April 17-27, the... Read More
‘Rebuilding’ Review: Josh O’Connor Quietly Stuns in Max Walker-Silverman’s Solemn but Hopeful Second Feature [A] – Sundance Film Festival
“It’s funny, the things you pack and the things you leave,” says Dusty (Josh O’Connor) to a friend in the aftermath of the wildfire that... Read More
‘The History of Sound’ Won’t Be Ready for Fall Festivals, Aims for Cannes 2025 (Exclusive)
The History of Sound, the Oliver Hermanus-directed gay drama starring Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal and Emmy Award winner Josh O’Connor, won’t be ready in... Read More
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 229 – Reviewing ‘Challengers’ and Our Favorite Horny/Sexy Movies
On episode 229 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to review... Read More
‘Challengers’ Review: Foreplay and Forehands Volley in Luca Guadagnino’s Sweat-Drenched Tennis Love Triangle
The arena of competitive sports is a prime location for engrossing storytelling. Inherently built within that structure is a fierce battleground. The clashing of personalities... Read More
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ to Heat Up the Lido as 80th Venice Film Festival Opener
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers will have its world premiere on Wednesday, August 30 in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema (Lido di Venezia), as the opening night film of the 80th Venice Film... Read More
Game, Sex, Match: Zendaya Takes on the Tennis World with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in the Trailer for ‘Challengers’
A steamy love triangle between Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. I like it, like it, come on! MGM has released the first look at... Read More
‘La Chimera’ review: Alice Rohwacher’s most accomplished work to date digs into life, love, and grave-robbing | Cannes
The concept of a chimera, however colloquialized, still remains a bit too abstract to pin down. If one approaches Alice Rohrwacher’s fourth feature, La Chimera,... Read More
Academy Announces 27 Recipients From Wētā, ILM, DreamWorks Animation and More for Scientific and Technical Achievements 
‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: The Latest Eat the Rich Satire is Starving to Death [C-] 
BAFTA Predictions: Will the Brits Ride Ocean Waves or Be in Love with Shakespeare? 
Make it a Double Feature: ‘Daughters of the Dust’ and ‘Eve’s Bayou’