I am overjoyed at this year's International Feature field. Not only is it one of the strongest we've seen in years, but for the first time since I've done the Blitz the result is genuinely in doubt. Yes, we had a bona fide shock last year when I'm Still Here beat out Emilia PĂ©rez, but … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2026 – International Feature
Every year, I make it my mission to see all the shortlisted films for Documentary and International Feature, as well as the entire accepted submission list for Animated Feature. I don't always accomplish the goal, usually due to accessibility and release issues (in fact I've never completed the Animated field), but I try all the … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – The Occupied
Before we get to tonight's breakdown, we actually have some fresh Oscars news to report. The Academy surprised the press today by announcing a new category! Starting two years from now, with the 98th annual ceremony, we will have an award for Casting! This is very intriguing, as there's been an official Casting Directors Branch … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2024 – Documentary Feature
To say that there is social discord in the world is to make the understatement of the moment. Two hot wars are going on in Israel and Ukraine, authoritarianism is on the ascent, and this week the former President of this country - who is facing over 90 felony counts across four jurisdictions along with … Continue reading Family Therapy – Four Daughters
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