All That Glitters: Each and Every Film Seeking Oscar Gold in 2017
A compilations of contenders.With less than a month before the 89th annual Academy Awards take place, the excitement is mounting,… Read More
February 3, 2017
Awards
‘Hell or High Water’ and the Best Picture Bridesmaids
Sometimes, it really is just an honor to be nominated.My guilty confession? I secretly love the Academy Awards. Oh, not… Read More
February 3, 2017
Asghar Farhadi and the Cinema of Consequence
The writer-director of The Salesman breaks new ground on old questions.The Salesman opens on a theatre stage, dangling lights highlighting… Read More
February 2, 2017
Regarding the Pain of Popular Audiences
How Kenneth Lonergan finally broke through to the Oscar crowd by speaking their language.Kenneth Lonergan has suffered greatly. This is… Read More
January 31, 2017
The Disturbing Relevance of The Witch
Robert Eggers’ folk tale is an allegory for our times. There is much to celebrate in this year’s crop of Oscar… Read More
January 26, 2017
The Deakins Oscar Drought Continues
Still no Academy love for one of cinematography’s greatest.Perhaps the greatest living director of photography, Roger Deakins has been working… Read More
January 26, 2017
The Best Original Songs of 2016 Were All Musical Numbers
Maybe it’s time for the Academy to add a little bit to the mix.No day in the calendar year gives me… Read More
January 26, 2017
They Nominated That? A History of the Oscars’ Most Confounding Nominations
Suicide Squad is just the tip of the iceberg.There were a handful of surprises yesterday when this year’s Academy Awards were… Read More
January 25, 2017
How to Watch This Year’s Oscar Nominees
Find out where to stream or when you can rent all 62 movies.You’ve seen the list of nominees for the 89th… Read More
January 24, 2017