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
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 140 – ‘A Couch in New York’ (Chantal Akerman, 1996) 
Interview: ‘Pillion’ Director Harry Lighton and Star Harry Melling Bring Kink to the Mainstream 
Prime Video Announces Ensemble Cast of ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ 
Academy Announces 27 Recipients From Wētā, ILM, DreamWorks Animation and More for Scientific and Technical Achievements