Interview: Actor Brendan Fraser and writer Samuel D. Hunter talk the challenges and journey of ‘The Whale’
The Whale has taken a long time to get to the silver screen. This story started back in 2012 as a play, in which renowned... Read More
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2023 Oscar Predictions: MAKEUP and HAIRSTYLING (October)
On December 21, the Academy will reveal the shortlist of 10 contenders who will be eligible to compete for a nomination for Makeup and Hairstyling.... Read More
Miami Film Festival GEMS announces lineup: ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘Women Talking,’ ‘The Whale,’ ‘The Fabelmans’ plus special honor for Raúl Castillo
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) renowned Miami Film Festival today unveiled the line-up for the ninth annual Miami Film Festival GEMS. Taking place at MDC’s Tower Theater, the festival will,... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (September)
As mentioned in Best Director, The Fabelmans, which just won the TIFF People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival where it world premiered,... Read More
Brendan Fraser to be honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with American Riviera Award
Brendan Fraser will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fraser will receive the award on... Read More
2023 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (September)
I don’t think I can recall a season as bleak for adapted screenplay contenders as this one, so much so that we actually have to... Read More
Middleburg Film Festival announces initial programming including ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘The Whale;’ Rising Star Award for Stephanie Hsu
The Middleburg Film Festival announced today a first round of programming for its 10th year, which is returning with a selection of film screenings, conversations... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #153: TIFF 2022 Wrap Up
On episode 153 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer,... Read More
Brendan Fraser to receive Mill Valley Film Festival Award for Acting for ‘The Whale’
Another step in his comeback trail, Brendan Fraser will receive a tribute from the 45th Mill Valley Film Festival on October 13, 2022. Fraser will... Read More
We watch movies because we seek entertainment, but at the same time we watch them because we want to be reassured that our world views... Read More
Producers Guild of America Announces Finalists and Expansion of “PGA Innovation Award” for the 36th Producers Guild Awards 
2025 Cinema Eye Honors Nominations: ‘Sugarcane,’ ‘Dahomey,’ ‘No Other Land’ Lead Documentary/Nonfiction Awards 
2025 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (November) 
Adrien Brody to Receive Desert Palm Achievement Acting Award from Palm Springs International Film Awards