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 joined by Will Mavity of... Read More
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‘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 be revealed at the Critics... Read More
‘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, and the Hellboy films, he... Read More
On today’s Oscar podcast, recorded November 30, I’m joined by Ryan McQuade where we talk about the Gotham Awards and their potential impact on the... Read More
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 effects. With Dune as the... Read More
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 worlds, to gothic Scotland, to... Read More
This is why Frontrunner Friday is crucial as we really get into awards season. Nary a few days can go by without a new set... Read More
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 Dog, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost... Read More
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 this point and they are... Read More
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 rightfully so. But that doesn’t... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10