Judas and the Black Messiah
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in Op-edBefore the Gold: Best Original Song
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. This year’s Best Original Song nominees range from two first-time movie song composers to one of the […] More
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Before the Gold: Best Cinematography
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. This year’s Best Achievement in Cinematography nominees are a relatively new group, with only one boasting a […] More
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What if ‘Nomadland’ Loses Best Picture?
In all likelihood, we’re now six days out from Nomadland being the latest Oscar winner in Best Picture. Voting for the Academy Awards ends tomorrow, so we’re truly in the eleventh hour for members making up their minds. Despite a small bump or two in the road of late, nothing really suggests that Chloe Zhao‘s […] More
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SAG Winners Include Viola Davis, Youn Yuh-jung, and ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Moments ago, the 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards wrapped up, with the 2021 ceremony looking a lot different. Clocking in at one hour and being a pre-recorded affair, SAG opted for brevity. it ran smoothly, though one could argue that the winners deserved more room to breathe. As for the winners, we had the […] More
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Awards Radar Oscars Shortlist Analysis: Original Song
Are there any categories harder to predict than Best Original Song? The music branch has notoriously excluded frontrunners in this category before (“See You Again” from Furious 7, “The Wrestler” from The Wrestler). There always seems to be room for a stray song from the end credits of a documentary. We’re still trying to figure […] More
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Wins With AAFCA
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the world’s largest group of Black film critics, have announced their winners for the year in film, with the big prize going to Judas and the Black Messiah, the Shaka King directed film starring Daniel Kaluuya as Black Panther deputy chairman Fred Hampton. King’s film cleaned up from the group, earning the wins […] More
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Interview: Writer Will Berson Talks ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Yesterday, my rave review of Judas and the Black Messiah was posted. After weeks of singing its praises, I finally put virtual pen to virtual paper and explained why. Beyond the terrific experience of watching the film, hearing how it was made has long been interesting. On two podcasts (here and here), co-writer Keith Lucas […] More
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Film Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Rages at the Pain of Hatred and Injustice
Racial tensions and the sins of the United States over the years leave scars that reverberate for generations. The pain the country went through in the 1960s has recently been reflected in modern society, so it’s only nature that art would do the same. Enter Judas and the Black Messiah, an angry, moving, and essential […] More
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Once Again, Some Major Original Score Contenders are Likely Ineligible
Some of the year’s biggest films have had their scores deemed as ineligible for nomination consideration at this year’s Oscars and BAFTAs. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence, as some of the most renowned scores in recent years have surprised many by their inability to even be eligible for nominations, including Jonny Greenwood’s legendary score for There Will […] More
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Does a Joe Biden Presidency Impact the Best Picture Race?
Despite what one orange-colored sore loser had to say, Joe Biden is officially the 46th President of the United States today. He won the election, defeating Donald Trump, full stop. All of the whining and moaning by the about to be former President, along with cronies like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, not to mention […] More
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HBO Max Teaser Showcases First Footage from Some Big 2021 Releases
HBO Max’s announcement last month that 2021 will see them release not one, not two, but all of Warner Bros.’ planned releases for the year on the still fresh streaming service the same day as theaters shook the industry by storm. Directors and stars like Christopher Nolan and Timothée Chalamet publicly opposed the decision, and […] More
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Additional Honorees Added to the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema
The Critics Choice Association has announced additional honorees and presenters for their Third Annual Celebration of Black Cinema. This year’s ceremony will be virtual and is to be hosted by Bevy Smith on February 2nd, 2021. It will then be broadcast on KTLA in Los Angeles on February 6th. The late Chadwick Boseman will receive their Performance of the […] More
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