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Interview: Diane Warren Discusses Finally Having Her Oscar!
Diane Warren has long been known not just as one of the great American songwriters, but as one of the most deserving individuals without an Academy Award. Thirteen times, the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has nominated herm yet not a single time have those Oscars gone her way. Well, back in January, the […] More
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‘Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood’ and ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’ Are Eligible for Best Animated Feature
It looks like a couple of Best Animated Feature contenders at the Academy Awards have gotten a recent ruling in their favor. Previously, it had seemed like both Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood and Marcel the Shell with Shoes On were going to be ruled ineligible by the Academy in the category. Obviously, they […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Debuted and Could Follow Its Predecessor in Appealing to Voters
Can lightning strike twice? Back in 2018, Black Panther exceeded all expectations, not just at the box office, but with the Oscars as well. The film would ultimately be cited seven times at the 91st Academy Awards, winning three statues in the process. So, when thinking about its sequel, it’s impossible not to look back at […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: ‘She Said’ Crashes the Party and Leaves Us With One Fewer X Factor
At midnight, Taylor Swift released her latest album, Midnights, and I finalized my latest Oscar predictions update. Now, one is more widely acclaimed than the other (and rightly so, the album is excellent), but it’s a delineation of the season that I wanted to point out. As of last week, when I saw an until […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Closing Out September with the Curious Case of Michelle Williams’ Category Placement
Time sure flies, does it not? We’ve reached the last day of September, meaning a full nine months of the year have passed. Somehow, we’re almost done with 2022. Wow. Not only are the seasons changing, but Oscar predictions are starting to become a thing for more than just the diehards like yours truly. So, […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Telluride Brought Some Players and Now It’s TIFF’s Turn
Folks, ’tis the season. No sooner did I return from the Telluride Film Festival than it was time to turn around and head north to the Toronto International Film Festival. After having taken in seven of the movies that played at Telluride, including some major potential Academy Award players, I’m now on the ground in […] More
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The Top 25 Best Picture Winners So Far (Updated)
Oh boy. All good things must come to an end, and we’ve reached the end of this series. A new one will start soon, but first, a reminder. Yes, this is a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, 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)
Believe it or not, the penultimate installment of this series is here, folks. As a reminder, this is a tradition I’ve been keen on for years. Yes, 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, […] More
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The Top 25 Best Sound Winners So Far
As you all know, I’m ranking the newest crop of Academy Award winners, with the column almost complete. For nearly all of the Oscar categories (including a new one today), you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. Other times, they’ll be relegated to the Honorable […] More
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The Top 25 Best Director Winners So Far (Updated)
Well friends, the end of this series draws closer and closer. Until then, 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 see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Closing Out July With a Major Contender Pushing to 2023?
It’s hard to believe that July is almost over, right? Time flies when you’re having fun (am I having fun?), but it also means that coming in hot and heavy are the fall film festival announcements. In the past few days we found out what will be playing at the Toronto International Film Festival and […] More
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The Top 25 Best Actor Winners So Far (Updated)
Welcome back! Believe it or not, this series is almost done with. We can mourn that soon, but for now, 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 see me list the top 25 […] More