AFI Fest Review: Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Rule in ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ (★★★½)
In her superb feature directorial debut, Josie Rourke casts Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie as rival queens who are sisters doin’ it for themselves Unapologetic... Read More
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2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (August)
Spike Lee Still On Top Spike Lee remains at #1 with BlacKkKlansman, which just opened in theaters last weekend. It’s one of only two films... Read More
In a time of kings, two queens rule. Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird) and Margot Robbie (I, Tonya) went head to head at the Oscars earlier... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (June) – Spike Lee rebounds; Bradley Cooper’s ‘Star’ rises
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Just as in Best Picture, Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman from Focus Features) rebounds and lands back in the top spot for June.... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (May) – Spike Lee Moves Up
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As with Best Picture, the top of the list remains in tact with Steve McQueen (Widows), Adam McKay (Backseat), Damien Chazelle... Read More
2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (April) – McQueen is King
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As was with Best Picture, Best Director sees a change-up from last month with Widows‘ Steve McQueen taking the pole position... Read More
2019 Oscars: The Directors (March)
This year promises a wealth of directors all angling for Oscar votes. From previous Oscar winners to breakthroughs waiting to happen to a chance for... 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