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 Pérez, but … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2026 – International Feature
We're a little more than a fortnight away from Oscar nominations, and one of the more intriguing subplots regarding the ceremony - and Awards Season writ large - this year is the good number of foreign films that will end up competing for mainstream hardware. Not only is this shaping up to be the most … Continue reading The Shark Has Such Teeth – The Secret Agent
I've spent a lot of space on this blog over the last year complaining about movies that are just too long. This is mostly because the guilty filmmakers don't use the extra time properly. I don't hate long movies in general. I believe a creator should take all the time that is necessary to tell … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – The Long Shots
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