2015 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Nominations: The Lobster Leads with 7
The British Independent Film Awards (the U.K.’s version of the The Independent Spirit Awards in the U.S.) have announced their nominees and Cannes entry... Read More
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Forum Oscar Poll Results: October 2015 – Joy Surges to #1 in Best Picture, Room Debuts
The results for the October Forum Oscar Polls are in and Joy has vaulted over Carol to land at #1 for the month. Not that... Read More
2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – Carol Tops but there’s Room to Grow
This is a highly competitive category this year where it seems almost anything can end up in the top 5. The damage of Steve Jobs‘... Read More
2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS – Lawrence, Blanchett, Larson and Ronan locking it up
It seems like it happens every year but we’re not even to November yet and Best Actress is a category that is almost sewn up.... Read More
2016 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE – Spotlight, Bridge Rise; Steve Jobs’ Stock Plummets
In the new set of Best Picture Oscar predictions from The Gold Rush Gang you’ll see some big changes and watch the race really... Read More
REVIEW: ‘Room’ (★★★★)
A story of mother-child devotion, Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, based on Emma Donoghue’s book, is a stunning exploration of commitment, love, and survival. Ma and... Read More
2015 Gotham Award Nominations: Diary of a Teenage Girl, Carol, Tangerine Lead
The 2015 Gotham Award nominations have been announced and not without the usual surprises; both in what is deemed eligible as well as actual... Read More
38TH Mill Valley Film Festival Wraps, ROOM Wins Audience Award
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (October 19, 2015) – The 38th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) concluded last night with the California premiere of Suffragette, capping... Read More
Oscar Podcast #29: Oscar Pundits, that Joy screening and special guest Todd VanDerWerff
In our 29th podcast I welcome back Todd VanDerWerff, the Culture Editor of Vox.com to talk about the strange year of Oscar punditry and the... Read More
Forum Oscar Poll Results – September 2015: Carol, Joy, Steve Jobs Rise
The votes for the September Forum Oscar Polls are in and with it some dramatic results. August’s #1 film in Best Picture, The Danish Girl... Read More
2024 Camerimage Film Festival: Danish Oscar Entry ‘The Girl With the Needle’ Wins Golden Frog 
Interview: ‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer John Mathieson on Reuniting with Ridley Scott and Continuing the Legacy and Lore 
Interview: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater on Creating the Songs and Score for ‘Spellbound’ and the “Perfectly” Cast Rachel Zegler 
2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR (November)