AwardsWatch - oscars

Cinematographer John Bailey Elected Academy President

Erik Anderson August 9, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] In a shocking surprise, cinematographer John Bailey was elected president of the Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences late Tuesday night. He... Read More

Frontrunner Friday: DUNKIRK Hits the Beach Running as new #1

Erik Anderson July 21, 2017

We have a new #1 in Best Picture this Frontrunner Friday (July 21) with Dunkirk. It also happens to be the opening day for the... Read More

The Stunning First Trailer and Poster for Guillermo del Toro’s THE SHAPE OF WATER

Erik Anderson July 19, 2017

The first trailer and poster for The Shape of Water, from visionary director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) is here and it’s a stunner. An... Read More

Gary Oldman IS Winston Churchill in the first trailer for DARKEST HOUR

Erik Anderson July 13, 2017

Focus Features makes no bones about the sheer depth of Gary Oldman’s disappearance into becoming Winston Churchill in what looks to be one of the... Read More

Oscar Podcast #55: New Academy Members, Fall Festivals and July Oscar Predictions

Erik Anderson July 11, 2017

This 55th Oscar podcast I’m joined by no less than three esteemed Gold Rush Gang members – Jason Osiason, Richard Anthony and Matt Dinn. We... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Color of Night and Forrest Gump (1994)

Jeff Beachnau July 6, 2017

Color of Night – “This is worth seeing if you’re in the mood for a adult-orientated suspense thriller…with quite a lot of sex. & yes, ladies,... Read More

How Will Politics Impact This Year’s Oscar Race?

Peter Cioth July 6, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Oscars are (theoretically) a celebration the best film has to offer in our society, and therefore by definition they reflect... Read More

Worst Picture/Best Picture Series: Indecent Proposal and Schindler’s List (1993)

Jeff Beachnau June 30, 2017

It’s baaaaack! After a long hiatus, Jeff Beachnau returns to his Worst Picture/Best Picture series comparing the Razzie’s worst film and the Oscars Best Picture... Read More

First trailer for BREATHE, starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy

Erik Anderson June 29, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] In his directorial debut, Andy Serkis brings to life the inspiring true love story between Robin Cavendish (Academy Award® nominee, Andrew... Read More

Academy Invites a Record 774 New Members incl: Riz Ahmed, Ruth Negga, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans and Barry Jenkins

Erik Anderson June 28, 2017

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited a record 774 new members from 57 different countries, breaking... Read More

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