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AwardsWatch Oscar Podcast #84: Oscar Shortlist predictions with Will Mavity

It's almost Christmas but the real gift for awards watchers is the Oscars shortlist announcement! On this 84th podcast, I'm… Read More

December 20, 2021

‘Belfast,’ ‘West Side Story’ lead 27th Critics’ Choice Awards nominations with 11 each

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the film category nominees for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards. The winners will… Read More

December 13, 2021

‘Nightmare Alley’ review: Another gorgeous but safe outing from Del Toro [Grade: B-]

There’s something beautiful, admirable, yet frustrating about Guillermo Del Toro’s recent works. With films like The Devil’s Backbone, Pan’s Labyrinth,… Read More

December 5, 2021

AwardsWatch Oscar Podcast #82: ‘West Side Story,’ crowdpleasers and the case for late breakers

On today's Oscar podcast, recorded November 30, I'm joined by Ryan McQuade where we talk about the Gotham Awards and… Read More

December 3, 2021

2022 Oscar Predictions: MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING and VISUAL EFFECTS (November)

It's no secret that Warner Bros should be able to do very well in both makeup and hairstyling and visual… Read More

November 16, 2021

2022 Oscar Predictions: PRODUCTION DESIGN and COSTUME DESIGN (November)

It's an embarrassment of riches this year, the production design and costume design categories. Whether it's taking us to faraway… Read More

November 16, 2021

Frontrunner Friday Oscar Predictions: The Category Circus Cavalcade

This is why Frontrunner Friday is crucial as we really get into awards season. Nary a few days can go… Read More

November 5, 2021

2022 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (October)

Netflix could dominate the Adapted Screenplay race in a substantial way this year with Jane Campion's The Power of the… Read More

October 27, 2021

2022 Oscar Predictions: FILM EDITING and CINEMATOGRAPHY (October)

As I mentioned in production and costume design, Dune should be at or near the top of anyone's lists at… Read More

October 22, 2021

2022 Oscar Predictions: PRODUCTION DESIGN and COSTUME DESIGN (October)

I think you'd be hard-pressed to not see Denis Villeneuve's Dune at the top of technical categories this season, and… Read More

October 20, 2021

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