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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: The Summer is Pretty Much Over and Fall Film Festival Season is About to Reveal Some Contenders
Well, the wait is over folks, as we’ve arrived. The fall film festival season is literally underway, with so much of the early speculation about to give way to analysis and reviews. Yesterday, I departed for the Telluride Film Festival, so as you read this, I’m on the ground preparing to, or actually already watching […] More
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‘Fjord’ Chosen by Romania as Official Oscar Selection
Here is the announcement from the Romanian National Film Center: *Fjord*, written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, is Romania’s submission for the 2027 Oscars in the “Best International Feature Film” category, having been unanimously selected by the committee. The film premiered in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme […] More
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The Top 25 Best Picture Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Well, a sad moment has arrived today. All good things must unfortunately come to an end, and we’ve reached the end of this series. A new one will start soon (probably), but first, a final reminder. Yes, this is a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. […] More
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The Top 25 Best Actor Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Welcome back to the column, folks! Believe it or not, this series is close to done with for this year, as we’ve come to one of the last installments. In fact, it’s the penultimate one. We can mourn that next week, but for now, we press on. Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for […] More
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The Top 25 Best Director Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Well now my friends, the end of this series draws near, as this is one of the final articles for 2026. Alas. Until that moment, however, we press on. Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll […] More
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The Top 25 Best Actress Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Believe it or not folks, the last four installments for this series are here, as we’ve already wrapped up the below the line categories. As a reminder, this is a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, where I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll […] More
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Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected as Academy President
Here is the press release from the Academy: Oscar®-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. Also elected to 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board: Howell Taylor is beginning her second term as president. A sitting Academy president may run for re-election […] More
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The Top 25 Best Original Screenplay Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Moving right along folks, as we only have the big four categories to go after this one! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our […] More
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Year in Advance Oscar Predictions: ‘The Odyssey’ is Here and Every Bit the Likely Awards Juggernaut We Expected
Folks, we have a contender. Last week, Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey opened up, taking in boffo business on top of some phenomenally strong critical raves. In fact, it appears to, in many cases, have exceeded some incredibly high expectations. That enthusiasm will almost certainly extend from here in the summer all the way to Oscar […] More
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The Top 25 Best Production Design Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Well, we’re back at it here during the beginning parts of July! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. Other […] More
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The Top 25 Best Original Score Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Yes friends, I’m still ranking the newest crop of Academy Award winners, with the column careening towards the end for 2026, as this is among our final below the line categories. As a reminder, for nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest […] More
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The Top 25 Best Film Editing Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Well folks, it is indeed time for another one. So, let’s get to it, ladies and gentlemen! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our […] More
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