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FINAL 2022 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTOR

Erik Anderson February 4, 2022

41 and 77. Those are the two numbers that Best Actor will be all about on Oscar nomination morning because they represent the number of... Read More

2022 Oscars: Will there be a record number of biopic performances nominated at the Academy Awards?

Kevin Jacobsen February 3, 2022

Biopics are dominating the acting categories like never before in the lead-up to this year’s Oscar nominations. It is not shocking to see actors playing... Read More

2022 BAFTA nominations: ‘Dune’ leads with 11, acting categories see major surprises and snubs

Erik Anderson February 3, 2022

By the pricking of my thumbs, something BAFTA this way comes. Chaos reigned at the BAFTA nominations once again as the second year of specialized... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (December)

Erik Anderson December 15, 2021

One of the tougher early races to call for nominations is starting to take some shape. While Will Smith (King Richard), who won NBR, is... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (November)

Erik Anderson November 24, 2021

While supporting actor feels up in the air with a melange of contenders, yet also kind of barren, Best Actor is so packed with A-listers,... Read More

Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis to receive performer awards from Santa Barbara Film Festival

Erik Anderson November 11, 2021

The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place in person on March 2 through March 12, 2022 Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis will receive... Read More

‘King Richard’ review: Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis score in a story full of lobs and love [Grade: B+]

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‘King Richard’ review: Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis score in a story full of lobs and love [Grade: B+]

Nguyên Lê November 5, 2021

We don’t always remember the person who planted the fruit we eat, or the source of the water we drink. Credit can be forgotten to... Read More

AwardsWatch Oscar Podcast #81: Fall festivals, Oscar predictions and the ‘House of Gucci’ trailer

Erik Anderson October 29, 2021

We’re baaaack! After six long months, the AwardsWatch Oscar Podcast is back with the first of the 2021/2022 season with very special guest Ryan McQuade... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (October)

Erik Anderson October 28, 2021

Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog), Joaquin Phoenix (C’mon C’mon), Clifton Collins, Jr. (Jockey) and Andrew Garfield (tick, tick…BOOM!) all tick up this month... Read More

2022 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTOR (September)

Erik Anderson September 24, 2021

41 years. That’s how long it’s been since the Best Actor category at the Academy Awards was comprised entirely of previous winners or nominees. In... Read More