This month we’re taking a look at this year’s Oscar nominees and digging into their past work to find hidden gems that you may have overlooked, or specific credits that may have influenced their Oscar-nominated work this year. The crop of nominees for Best Original Screenplay this year are both diverse and refreshingly, well, fresh. […] More
One of the best movies of 2020 was The Trial of the Chicago 7, which earned six Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. Writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s lofty recreation of a grand hearing with massive political implications features a tremendously talented cast. Awards Radar had the chance to speak with producer Ryan Donnell Smith on […] More
We’re officially less than a month away from the 2021 Oscars, where Aaron Sorkin has the chance to add some more golden love to his trophy case. The filmmaker doesn’t seem to be sweating the ceremony too much, however, as production has begun in Los Angeles for his next project, Being the Ricardos. The film, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem as I […] More
The Directors Guild of America released their feature film nominees moments ago, potentially giving us some major insight into the Best Director field at the Oscars. There isn’t always complete crossover between the DGA five and the Oscar five, but four usually is a pretty safe bet. This year, it looks like the DGA nominated […] More
The Trial of the Chicago 7 has been one of the most dominant forces on the awards circuit this season, picking up its fair share of nominations from practically every major group, including the SAGs and the Golden Globes. We are sure to see it mentioned many times when the Oscar nominations are announced next month, […] More
Aaron Sorkin stands alone when it comes to screenwriters. Whether it’s The American President, A Few Good Men, Moneyball, The Social Network, Steve Jobs, or The West Wing (just to name a few), it’s impossible to deny Sorkin’s greatness. Now, with Molly’s Game and The Trial of the Chicago 7, he’s added strong direction to […] More
Writers are an odd bunch. Every year we get a movie (or two) that earns a screenplay nomination… and nothing else. These deviations from the pack mentality of the Oscars (where we see a few movies dominate in all categories) are what make for a fun and delightful nomination morning. In fact, many times the […] More
Lucy and Desi might be getting some award-winning neighbors soon, as Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Ariande are in negotiations to join Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The movie, titled Being the Ricardos, made headlines last month when word dropped that Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were in talks to star as Ball and Arnaz in Sorkin’s drama, which takes […] More
Aaron Sorkin and Susanne Bier are among the honorees at this year’s 38th Annual Caucus Awards Gala. The event, being held virtually on March 4th, 2021, will honor those selected by a collective of producers, writers, and directors known as The Caucus for their outstanding efforts this year. At the ceremony, Caucus Co-Chair Robert Papazian will present Sorkin with the […] More
Aaron Sorkin may currently be in the thick of awards season campaigning with his Netflix courtroom drama The Trial of the Chicago 7, but it looks like he’s already got his next project lined up, and it’s over at a different streamer this time. Amazon is producing Being The Ricardos, a new biopic from the esteemed writer/director, that […] More
As official jockeying for positioning in the soon-to-be-heated Oscar race begins, Netflix has announced that all seven main actors in Aaron Sorkin’s lauded historical/political drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7, will be submitted for Academy Award consideration in the supporting actor category, according to The Hollywood Reporter (article found here). While not a total surprise considering the […] More
There’s a line towards the end of Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7, spoken by Sacha Baron Cohen‘s Abbie Hoffman, that should be in every single Joe Biden ad until the election. I won’t spoil what it is, but when you see the film, you’ll know what it is. You absolutely need to […] More
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