We've reached the final stage of the pre-Blitz with today's announcement of 10 shortlists for specialty categories for next year's Oscars. And as always, there are some truly baffling decisions made by the individual branches to go along with the more logical ones. From here on out it's nothing but hunting and viewing as I … Continue reading Your Dis is on My List – 94th Academy Award Shortlists!
Come on, how could I not preface the Independent Spirit Awards with a reference to quite possibly the greatest independent film of all time? The moment has come at last, and Awards Season is truly and officially underway with the first major announcement of nominees. Yes, technically the Golden Globe nods came out first with … Continue reading I’m 37?! – 37th Independent Spirit Nominees Announced
Just because I rattled off three International Feature reviews yesterday doesn't mean I've run out of entries to look at. I've still got two more submissions in the chamber, and I'll have two more by this time next week. It's an embarrassment of riches this year, with one hopeful after another getting the distribution and … Continue reading Throw Drama from the Train – Compartment No. 6
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