Director Watch Podcast Ep. 86 – ‘Postcards from the Edge’ (Mike Nichols, 1990) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More
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Retrospective: ‘Postcards from the Edge,’ still twirling up 30 years later
Thirty years ago, Columbia Pictures released the sweet yet biting, semi-autobiographical Postcards from the Edge to critical acclaim, a number one perch at the box... Read More
Biggest Oscar Snubs – Mother’s Day Edition
Today, somewhat shockingly, is Mother’s Day. I say shockingly because it somehow always feels like February 29th. Every day of quarantine feels like Groundhog Dog,... Read More
2017 Oscars: Details and Presenters for the 89th Academy Awards
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd are the producers for the 89th Academy Awards. Watch here for updated information on presenters,... Read More
2017 Oscars: Halle Berry, Shirley MacLaine, Chris Evans, Kate McKinnon Among Oscar Presenters
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Oscar producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the second slate of presenters for the 89th Oscars® telecast. Last... Read More
Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture Series – The Lonely Lady and Terms of Endearment (1983)
Two strong female driven films were released in 1983 starring classic leading ladies. Terms of Endearment stars Debra Winger and Golden Globe winner Shirley MacLaine... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 89 – ‘Closer’ (Mike Nichols, 2004) 
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