AwardsWatch - just mercy

Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson in the powerful first ‘Just Mercy’ trailer

Erik Anderson September 4, 2019

“You ultimately judge the civility of a society not by how it treats the rich, the powerful, the protected and the highly esteemed, but by... Read More

‘Just Mercy’ to open Hamptons Film Festival; ‘Ford v Ferrari’ set as Centerpiece

Erik Anderson August 23, 2019

The 27th annual edition of the festival will be held October 10-14 The Hamptons Film Festival is set to kick off with the true life... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST PICTURE (August)

Erik Anderson August 16, 2019

Unlike most categories this month, Best Picture sees movement from every single film in the top 10 for August, not the least of which is... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTOR (August)

Erik Anderson August 15, 2019

With the fall festival lineups locked in, well, save Telluride (we all but know what’s showing up there though) it starts to make things just... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY (August)

Erik Anderson August 13, 2019

There’s a new #1 in Adapted Screenplay as Sony/TriStar’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood unseats Netflix’s The Irishman for the top spot for the... Read More

TIFF 2019 lineup includes world premieres of Harriet, Jojo Rabbit, Dolemite is My Name, Just Mercy and more

Erik Anderson July 23, 2019

TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente today announced the first round of titles selected for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at the 44th... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY (June)

Erik Anderson June 11, 2019

As with last month, the screenplay categories remain awash with potential placement switches. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Farewell and Ford v Ferrari... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST PICTURE (May)

Erik Anderson May 16, 2019

A Best Picture lineup consisting of classic Oscar themes like gangsters, war, adaptations of classic novels, bold takes on old tales and female-fronted and directed... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY (May)

Erik Anderson May 13, 2019

The screenplay categories are a bit convoluted with some contenders muddied as to whether or not they are truly original or truly adapted. We’ve seen... Read More