Tag: Belfast
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Oscars 2022: Best Editing Predictions
Last Updated January 27: “Dune,” “Belfast,” “King Richard,” “No Time to Die,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Licorice Pizza,” and “Don’t Look Up” were among the editing Oscar contenders nominated for the 72nd annual Ace Eddie Awards this week. Also getting nods in the comedy category were “Cruella,” “The French Dispatch,” and the musical “Tick…
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Nicole Kidman, ‘The Power of the Dog’ Win Top Prizes at 11th Annual Aacta International Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) announced the winners for the 11th annual Aacta International Awards, with Nicole Kidman nabbing her 7th Aacta award for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos.”Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” dominated the film categories with three wins — best film; best lead…
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Blue Finch Films boards sales on Northern Irish horror ‘Mandrake’ (exclusive)
‘Belfast’ actor Jude Hill stars.UK sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has picked up worldwide rights to Northern Irish folk horror, Mandrake.The feature is the debut of Northern Irish director Lynne Davison and follows a probation officer named Cathy Madden whose beliefs are tested when given the task of rehabilitating notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary…
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Global Craft Talent and Locations Elevate Oscar Front-Runners
The art of world building is pushing several international films to the forefront this awards season, and Hollywood has sweeping foreign visuals, borderless below-the-line talent and coveted tax breaks to thank for it.From setting the period in “Belfast,” “Spencer” and “House of Gucci,” to high-action romps in “No Time to Die” and “The Matrix Resurrections,”…
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Director Paul Schrader Lists His Own Movie, ‘The Card Counter,’ As His Best of the Year
Critics, directors, even the former President of the United States have shared their favorite films of the year. But director Paul Schrader might have one of the more unique lists we’ve seen this year.The “American Gigolo” director submitted a top 10 list of his favorite features of 2021 to Screen Slate, a site devoted to…
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Critics Choice Awards: ‘Belfast’ and ‘West Side Story’ Dominate Nominations
Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” dominated the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, picking up a leading 11 nominations.“Belfast,” Branagh’s most personal film to date, scored in Best Picture, Best Director and Original Screenplay categories. The cast also earned nominations including Best Supporting Actor nods for both Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds,…
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Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations Led by ‘Belfast’ and ‘West Side Story’
In a busy awards season Monday morning, the Critics Choice Association has revealed its film nominations for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards — just a few hours after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association revealed their Golden Globes picks. Take a look at the full list of nominees below and stay tuned for further analysis from…
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‘West Side Story’ & ‘Belfast’ Top 2022 Critics Choice Awards Nominations
There has been a lot of controversy over the HFPA going forward with the Golden Globe Awards considering the events of the past year (including NBC deciding to skip airing this year’s ceremony), but the Critics Choice Awards is no stranger to criticism. Especially surrounding its founder, who has been obsessed with turning the group…
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AFI’s Top Films and TV of 2021 Include ‘Dune,’ ‘Power of the Dog, and ‘Succession’
The American Film Institute’s annual lists showcasing the top 10 movies and TV shows of the year always include multiple awards frontrunners, and this year is no exception. The two juries — which are a mix of critics, academics, and film professionals — always celebrate the best of American cinema and television. The jury awarded…
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Andy Serkis, Sadie Frost, Michelle Dockery on BAFTA Rising Star Jury
BAFTA-winner Andy Serkis “(War for the Planet of the Apes”) and actors Sadie Frost (“Waiting for Anya”) and Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) are among the luminaries serving on the jury shortlisting the BAFTA Rising Star Award.The jury, led by BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar, also includes casting directors Lucy Bevan (“Belfast”) and Leo Davis (“A Very…