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The Best Picture Oscar race in Venice so far – who has the best shot?The Best Picture Oscar race in Venice so far – who has the best shot?

The Best Picture Oscar race in Venice so far – who has the best shot?

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] Three major American films backed by key studios were unveiled this week at the Venice Film… Read More

September 3, 2017
Oscar Podcast #56: Fall Festivals, Pre-Festival Release Contenders and Oscar Predictions Take Shape (of Water)Oscar Podcast #56: Fall Festivals, Pre-Festival Release Contenders and Oscar Predictions Take Shape (of Water)

Oscar Podcast #56: Fall Festivals, Pre-Festival Release Contenders and Oscar Predictions Take Shape (of Water)

With the Venice, Toronto and New York Film Festivals all having announced their slates for this year it was the… Read More

August 9, 2017
First Official Teaser for ‘mother!’ is Appropriately Weird and CrazyFirst Official Teaser for ‘mother!’ is Appropriately Weird and Crazy

First Official Teaser for ‘mother!’ is Appropriately Weird and Crazy

Darren Aronofsky's mother! has been the most secretive and one of the most anticipated films of the year. We hadn't… Read More

July 31, 2017
Venice Film Fest: Paramount Sets Triple Play with Downsizing, Suburbicon and mother!Venice Film Fest: Paramount Sets Triple Play with Downsizing, Suburbicon and mother!

Venice Film Fest: Paramount Sets Triple Play with Downsizing, Suburbicon and mother!

[divider style="normal" top="20" bottom="20"] The lineup for the 74th Venice Film Festival is here and it looks like Paramount is… Read More

July 27, 2017
Oscar Podcast #55: New Academy Members, Fall Festivals and July Oscar PredictionsOscar Podcast #55: New Academy Members, Fall Festivals and July Oscar Predictions

Oscar Podcast #55: New Academy Members, Fall Festivals and July Oscar Predictions

This 55th Oscar podcast I'm joined by no less than three esteemed Gold Rush Gang members - Jason Osiason, Richard… Read More

July 11, 2017
73rd Venice Film Festival WINNERS: La La Land, Lav Diaz take top honors73rd Venice Film Festival WINNERS: La La Land, Lav Diaz take top honors

73rd Venice Film Festival WINNERS: La La Land, Lav Diaz take top honors

[divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Filipino director Lav Diaz took home the top prize from the 73rd Venice Film Festival with… Read More

September 10, 2016
Can Natalie Portman Crash the Best Actress Ball with Jackie?Can Natalie Portman Crash the Best Actress Ball with Jackie?

Can Natalie Portman Crash the Best Actress Ball with Jackie?

May I Have This Dance? Natalie Portman has her eyes set on Oscar #2 with her rave reviews in 'Jackie'… Read More

September 8, 2016
2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (September)2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (September)

2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (September)

[divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] As we saw with Best Picture and Best Director, we see in Best Actor for Nate… Read More

September 6, 2016
2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (September)2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (September)

2017 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE (September)

[divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Boy, can a lot change in a month. Last month, The Birth of a Nation was… Read More

September 5, 2016
Oscar Podcast #42: Fall Festivals Kick Off Oscar Season with La La Land, Moonlight, Arrival, Nocturnal AnimalsOscar Podcast #42: Fall Festivals Kick Off Oscar Season with La La Land, Moonlight, Arrival, Nocturnal Animals

Oscar Podcast #42: Fall Festivals Kick Off Oscar Season with La La Land, Moonlight, Arrival, Nocturnal Animals

The Venice and Telluride Film Festivals have kicked off the beginning of Oscar season (even though we've been at it… Read More

September 4, 2016