The fight for women to be recognized for their directorial achievements stretches back for decades, but, too often, the screenwriters aren’t given that same spotlight. However, this year…
Academy Awards
How Jennifer Hudson and ‘Respect’ Could Set a Record for Black Women at the Oscars
Jennifer Hudson’s name is already written in the Academy Awards history books. At 25, she became the youngest Black woman to ever win an acting Oscar for her…
Have the Oscars Become the Olympics of Cinema?
In April 2019, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences board of governors decided to change the name of the foreign-language-film category, saying it was “outdated within…
Oscar’s Foreign Accent Dates Back to the Birth of Cinema
The public considers the Academy Awards as a Hollywood event. True, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is headquartered in Southern California, and most of the…
How Festivals Help Build Awards Buzz for International Talent
It’s tempting to draw a straight line between the Academy’s increasingly global composition and the unprecedented triumph of Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” in 2019. And if we regard…
Global Craft Talent and Locations Elevate Oscar Front-Runners
The art of world building is pushing several international films to the forefront this awards season, and Hollywood has sweeping foreign visuals, borderless below-the-line talent and coveted tax…
Oscars: How Kristen Stewart Could Still Win Best Actress for ‘Spencer’
Can Kristen Stewart still win best actress for “Spencer” at the Oscars? That’s the burning question following her shocking snub by the Screen Actors Guild. For her portrayal…
Oscars: Only 276 Feature Films Eligible in Shortened 10-Month Period
The Oscars have announced that 276 feature films are eligible for this year’s Academy Awards, with nomination voting set to begin Thursday, Jan. 27 until Tuesday, Feb. 1.…
From Awkwafina to the Lonely Island: Who Should Host the Oscars?
It’s do-or-die time for the Oscars to recapture the glory days of the ceremony when more than 50 million people were watching emcees like Billy Crystal, Chris Rock…
Willem Dafoe ‘Fantasizes’ About Playing ‘Joker Imposter’ Opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker
Willem Dafoe is a staple of comic book movie history thanks to his “Spider-Man” role as Green Goblin, which he recently reprised to rave reviews in Marvel’s record-breaking…
German Films Reveals Talent for 7th Annual Face to Face Campaign (EXCLUSIVE)
German Films, an agency that promotes German cinema worldwide, has announced the talent who will feature in its 7th annual Face to Face With German Films campaign. The…
‘The Power of the Dog’ Wins Its 21st Best Picture Prize, Surpassing ‘Roma’ for New Netflix Record
Netflix has been looking for its first best picture Oscar for the past few years. With the winners now announced for the North Dakota Film Critics, “The Power…