Awards Analysis: Anya Taylor-Joy and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ are ready to put the competition in checkmate
My grandfather taught me how to play chess at a young age, probably around 11 or 12 years old. I remember being fascinated with the... Read More
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Teaser: We’re all playing checkers while Anya Taylor-Joy is playing chess in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
The limited series will premiere on Netflix October 23, 2020 Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the Netflix limited series drama The Queen’s Gambit... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (November)
You think the acting categories are tough? Best Director is looking like the most competitive in years, bursting with so many possibilities that we’re inevitably... Read More
Chinonye Chukwu, Marielle Heller, Lulu Wang announced as honorees at SFFILM Awards Night 2019
The Star-Studded Gala Is a Fundraiser for SFFILM’s Year-Round Work Cultivating the Next Generation of Film Artists, a Film Industry Awards Show, and a San Francisco... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (October)
I haven’t been as high on Martin Scorsese for The Irishman as virtually all of my peers and colleagues have been so either I’m on... Read More
Toronto Review: Marielle Heller’s heartfelt ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ is one of the year’s best films
Marielle Heller’s latest is one of the year’s best films and a likely breakout hit for the immensely talented director There’s a point in most... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (August)
There’s a bit of déjà vu happening in Best Director right now. Go back with me, if you will, all the way back to the... Read More
Tom Hanks is a hero in first ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ trailer
Two-Academy Award winner Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump) portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Sony Pictures/Tri-Star has released the first... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (July)
Having a hard time moving the top four on my Best Director predictions anywhere at this point. Placeholders? Maybe one or two, unless they’re all... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (June)
Best Director holds very steady with the exception of James Mangold moving into the top five for Fox’s Ford v Ferrari and Marielle Heller down... Read More
10th Alexander Valley Film Festival to Feature ‘Tuesday,’ ‘Thelma,’ ‘Ghostlight,’ Tribute to Sound Designer Ben Burtt and more 
28th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Lineup Featuring New Films Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield and Jason Mitchell 
Interview: With the Tennis Romance ‘Challengers,’ Writer Justin Kuritzkes Serves Up the Hottest Film of the Year 
84th Peabody Awards Nominations for Documentary, News, Public Service, Radio/Podcast Announced
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