Academy Awards

The Cinematography of ‘Never Look Away’

For Oscar nominee Caleb Deschanel, cinematography is the simple art of storytelling. Learn the skill, study the skill, and let… Read More

The Cinematography of ‘A Star is Born’

Academy Award nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique shares his experiences working with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and capturing a once… Read More

The Academy is Wrong

Filmmakers begin to speak out against The Academy's decision to relegate four awards to commercial breaks and the message is… Read More

The Oscars Still Don’t Give A F*ck About Horror

This year's Academy Award nominations are disappointing, but not surprising, for horror fans. Read More

One of These 15 Tunes Will Win the Oscar For Best Original Song

The most formidable nominees include "Shallow" from 'A Star Is Born' and "All The Stars" From 'Black Panther.' Read More

Practical Effects Have a Solid Chance at the Oscars This Year

Miniatures, puppetry, and in-camera effects could see revived recognition at the Academy Awards. Read More

One of These 15 Original Scores Will Win the Oscar

This year's shortlist for the Best Original Score category includes 'Black Panther,' 'First Man,' 'Annihilation,' and 'If Beale Street Could… Read More

The Real Reason Jóhann Jóhannsson’s ‘Mandy’ Score is Ineligible For an Oscar

We reached out to the Academy for clarification on the disappointing technicality. Read More

Can Spider-Man Save the Year in Animation?

There could be a superhero showdown at the Oscars, but only one of the contenders seems worthy. Read More