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FINAL 2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Erik Anderson March 23, 2022

As one of only two acting contenders to sweep all precursors, Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) is on her way to an Oscar win. Better... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (February)

Erik Anderson February 22, 2022

Barring a surprising SAG loss next week, there shouldn’t be much stopping Ariana DeBose from winning Supporting Actress this year, repeating what Rita Moreno did... Read More

From Judi Dench to Denzel Washington to Kristen Stewart: 2022 Oscars Stats, Trivia, History and more

Erik Anderson February 8, 2022

No doubt one of the best parts of any Oscar nomination day is what stats or streaks were broken, who sets a new record for... Read More

2022 Oscar Nominations: ‘The Power of the Dog’ leads with 12, ‘Flee’ makes Oscar history

Erik Anderson February 8, 2022

The 2022 Oscar nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced and Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog led the way with 12 mentions,... Read More

FINAL 2022 Oscar Nomination Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Erik Anderson February 4, 2022

Caitríona Balfe (Belfast) and Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) top the supporting actress contenders this season, hitting every precursor and each come in with narrative... Read More

‘Belfast’ FYC: A cathartic homage to heritage, a love letter to cinema and a subtle warning for America

Landon Johnson February 1, 2022

The multi-talented triple-threat writer/director/actor Sir Kenneth Branagh spent his time in quarantine writing his most personal and introspective film to date. Belfast recalls his experience... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (November)

Erik Anderson November 23, 2021

While Caitríona Balfe remains the frontrunner here, the buzz and word of mouth for Aunjanue Ellis in King Richard is getting louder. More than a... Read More

‘Belfast’ review: With his most personal film, Kenneth Branagh delivers an entertaining, moving meditation on family and the power of love [Grade: A]

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‘Belfast’ review: With his most personal film, Kenneth Branagh delivers an entertaining, moving meditation on family and the power of love [Grade: A]

Ryan McQuade October 20, 2021

Right before his latest film screened in front of a packed audience at the Middleburg Film Festival, writer-director Kenneth Branagh explained that Belfast was a... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (October)

Erik Anderson October 18, 2021

The rollercoaster of category placement for the actors in Belfast has finally come to a stop. Last week, it was revealed that the entire adult... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (September)

Erik Anderson September 21, 2021

Don’t bet against a Dame. Supporting Actress is still an up in the air category with some high-profile films and studios yet to officially confirm... Read More