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2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (December)

Erik Anderson December 19, 2019

Supporting Actress is taking some shape as three contenders have secured Critics Choice, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations but that means there are two spots that are pretty fluid... Read More

Independent Spirit Awards predictions: ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘The Farewell,’ ‘Waves’ should prevail

Erik Anderson November 20, 2019

Former AMPAS president John Bailey said last year that the Oscars were looking too much like the Spirit Awards. Like it’s a bad thing. Some... Read More

Review: Adam Driver is first-rate in ‘The Report,’ a compelling examination on the importance of truth

Catherine Springer November 11, 2019

Much of the controversy surrounding the new movie Joker is based on the public’s seeming distaste for watching a movie that reminds us too much... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (September)

Erik Anderson September 18, 2019

Now that we’re past Venice, Telluride and Toronto, the acting categories are making some money moves. For some it strengthened their places but for others,... Read More

Toronto Review: Scott Z. Burns’ ‘The Report’ is an an essential celebration of the pursuit of truth

Mina Takla September 5, 2019

Scott Z. Burns’ film is an engrossing, gripping look at one of the most crucial and eye-opening reports in US history Known for his intriguing... Read More

New films from Kelly Reichardt, Fernando Meirelles and the Safdie Brothers highlight 46th Telluride Film Festival lineup

Erik Anderson August 28, 2019

Telluride Film Festival, presented by the National Film Preserve, today announced its official program selections for the 46th edition of the Telluride Film Festival. TFF’s... Read More

Telluride Film Festival: What We Can Expect to See

Erik Anderson August 28, 2019

The Telluride Film Festival notoriously doesn’t announce its lineup until the day before the three-day mountain excursion but once we know what’s playing at Venice,... Read More

Adam Driver tries to uncover the truth in first teaser for ‘The Report’

Erik Anderson August 22, 2019

“Paper has a way of getting people in trouble…” Idealistic staffer Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by his boss Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette... Read More

Amazon’s ‘The Report’ moves its files into Oscar season

Erik Anderson July 26, 2019

Amazon Studios’ The Report, from Scott Z. Burns, is packing up and moving deeper into Oscar season. It will now debut in theaters on November... Read More

2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (June)

Erik Anderson June 11, 2019

Original Screenplay sees some green this month as I move A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood over to Adapted, bumping up The Farewell, Harriet and... Read More