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Character posters of John David Washington, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier for Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’

Erik Anderson July 27, 2018

Focus Features has dropped a trio of character posters (plus another official poster) for Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. In the film, based on a true story,... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (July) – Alfonso Cuarón makes big chart jump

Erik Anderson July 19, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Things are starting to happen as we’ve crossed the halfway point of the year. While obviously the fall and winter films... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (June) – Spike Lee rebounds; Bradley Cooper’s ‘Star’ rises

Erik Anderson June 18, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Just as in Best Picture, Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman from Focus Features) rebounds and lands back in the top spot for June.... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (May) – Spike Lee Moves Up

Erik Anderson May 22, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As with Best Picture, the top of the list remains in tact with Steve McQueen (Widows), Adam McKay (Backseat), Damien Chazelle... Read More

The trailer for Spike Lee’s new film ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is here

Erik Anderson May 14, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee’s newest film, which was co-produced by the powerhouse duo behind the Oscar-winning Get Out (Jordan Peele and Jason... Read More

Cannes Review: ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is Spike Lee’s best film in over a decade

Erik Anderson May 14, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Spike Lee, I doubt anyone would argue, has paved the way for the likes of John Singleton, Ava DuVernay, Dee Rees... Read More

Cannes Podcast #1: Festival preview with guest Aaron Locke

Erik Anderson May 4, 2018

In this very first AwardsWatch Cannes Podcast, I am joined by Aaron Locke, who will be attending the festival for the first time. This will... Read More

2019 Oscar Predictions: BEST DIRECTOR (April) – McQueen is King

Erik Anderson April 16, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] As was with Best Picture, Best Director sees a change-up from last month with Widows‘ Steve McQueen taking the pole position... Read More

2018 Cannes Official Lineup: Spike Lee, Jean-Luc-Godard In Competition; Women Still Underrepresented

Erik Anderson April 12, 2018

The announcement of the film playing the 71st Cannes Film Festival has been announced and they include Jean-Luc Godard’s Le Livre D’image, Jafar Panahi’s 3... Read More

Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Gets August Release Date and Name Change

Erik Anderson April 9, 2018

Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKkKlansman, is going to be released by Focus Features on August 10th and gets a name change, too (it was previously... Read More

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