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2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (November)

Erik Anderson November 1, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] October brought the biggest changes and upsets in Best Picture we’ve all year. Early frontrunner Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk screened... Read More

Oscar Podcast #44: Viola Davis, Moonlight, Billy Lynn and Oscar Predictions with special guest Joey Nolfi

Erik Anderson October 28, 2016

On this 44th podcast, I am joined by a special guest, Entertainment Weekly’s Joey Nolfi. We cover a lot of ground in this podcast (which... Read More

It’s Official: Viola Davis Campaigned in Supporting for ‘Fences’ at SAG Awards

Erik Anderson October 23, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As reported by The Playlist today, Viola Davis has been submitted in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting... Read More

2016 Gotham Awards Nominations: Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight Lead

Erik Anderson October 20, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The first nominations of the 2016-2017 awards season have kicked off with the Gotham Award nominations by the Independent Film Project... Read More

Oscar Podcast #43: Best Actress, Pundit Advocacy and ‘Oscar Bait’ with special guest Kyle Buchanan

Erik Anderson October 19, 2016

In this 43rd Oscar podcast, I am pleased to welcome special guest Kyle Buchanan of Vulture.com. Most of the conversation centers around the Best Actress category... Read More

INTERVIEW: Barry Jenkins on being an active ally, who he’s influenced by and the ensemble of MOONLIGHT

Erik Anderson October 19, 2016

I recently sat down for a conversation with writer/director Barry Jenkins to talk about his extraordinary new film Moonlight. The film tells the story of... Read More

‘Lion’ and ‘Moonlight’ Win 39th Mill Valley Film Festival Audience Awards

Erik Anderson October 18, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Weinstein Company’s LION and A24’s MOONLIGHT walked away with the top Audience Awards from the 39th Mill Valley Film Festival,... Read More

2017 Oscar Predictions: CINEMATOGRAPHY and FILM EDITING (October)

Erik Anderson October 12, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Here are the 2017 Oscar predictions for Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing from The Gold Rush Gang for October: OTHER... Read More

2017 Oscar Predictions: THE SCREENPLAYS (October)

Erik Anderson October 10, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Here are the 2017 Oscar predictions for Best Adapted and Best Original Screenplay from The Gold Rush Gang for October: OTHER... Read More

Review: ‘Moonlight’ (★★★★)

Erik Anderson October 6, 2016

[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Like most people I love going to the movies to be entertained. But I also use movies as my portal to... Read More