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Cynthia Erivo’s Potential EGOT and 28 Other Oscar Records and Milestones to Watch for This Sunday
Regardless of what happens on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre, it’s likely that we’ll see a few landmark wins and some new Oscar records. Here are some of the notable ones that could happen:• If 16 of the 62 nominated women win, this year’s Oscars will break the record set last year for the […]
Continue readingHow Joaquin Phoenix and Rebel Wilson Blew Up the BAFTAs, and What It Means for the Oscars
Heading toward the Oscars next Sunday, the BAFTAs mark the last of the Oscar precursor award shows, timed right when Oscar voters are filling out their ballots (due February 4). Behind the scenes, Oscar campaigners took full advantage by having their winners send messages to the Academy, both overt and subliminal. But it’s not all […]
Continue readingFilm News Roundup: ‘The Irishman,’ ‘Marriage Story’ Added to Criterion Collection
Four Netflix titles will be released on Blu-ray through the Criterion Collection — Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” Noah Baumbach’s “Marriage Story,” documentary “American Factory” and Mati Diop’s “Atlantics.”The streaming service had announced last year that Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” would be the first Netflix film to receive a home video debut via the Criterion Collection. Criterion […]
Continue readingFrom Joaquin Phoenix to Bong Joon Ho, Critics Choice Awards Build Oscars Momentum
The Critics Choice Awards always fall near the Oscar nominations; this year, they were 12 hours before. Thus, this starry awards show held inside a chilly hanger at the Santa Monica Airport serves to adds luster to those who move into the final phase of Oscar season. Academy members start voting January 30, with final […]
Continue readingDirectors Guild Nominees Include Bong Joon Ho, Sam Mendes, Taika Waititi
The Directors Guild of America has nominated Bong Joon Ho for “Parasite,” Sam Mendes for “1917,” Martin Scorsese for “The Irishman,” Quentin Tarantino for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” and Taika Waititi for “Jojo Rabbit.”The DGAs are seen as a stepping stone to the Oscars, where the last six best director winners also went […]
Continue reading2020 BAFTA Nominations Omit Actors of Color as ‘Joker’ Leads the Field
In this foreshortened, speedy awards schedule, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards arrived mere hours, rather than a week, before Oscar voters hand in their nominations ballots. BAFTA’s February 2 Awards show comes two days before Academy ballots are due on February 4. BAFTA has […]
Continue readingNetflix Teases Over Two Dozen Original Movies Coming Throughout 2020
After having quite a run during awards season with Roma, Netflix is making an even bigger push this year with The Irishman and Marriage Story making buzz as serious contenders in all the major categories. We’ll see how they fare at the Golden Globes this weekend and the Oscars next month, but no matter how […]
Continue reading‘1917’ Starts Strong, ‘Just Mercy’ Shows Promise, But ‘Uncut Gems’ Dominates Box Office
“1917” (Universal) is the standout new limited release, placing it among the best of the year and boosting its upcoming dates and awards chances. “Just Mercy” (Warner Bros.) and “Clemency” (Neon), both serious dramas focusing on the death penalty, weren’t as strong but each performed at the levels expected.“Uncut Gems” (A24), hardly typical wide-release holiday […]
Continue readingSong Kang-Ho: The Key To ‘Parasite’s’ Best Picture Dream [Interview]
The Academy Awards has a number of glass ceilings that need to be shattered. A woman needs to win Best Director (again). An African-American man or woman needs to win Best Director. An Asian actor or actress needs to win either of the two lead actor categories. And, most intriguingly over the past few years, […]
Continue readingMark Kermode’s best films of 2019
From the raw For Sama to the rip-roaring Rocketman, top-notch films from around the world graced the big screen. The Observer’s film critic introduces his 10 best movies of 20192019 was the year that Netflix movies came of age, and ageing actors were made young again. At the 91st Oscars in February, the bland Green […]
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