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Spotlight: 21 Best Films of 2021

21. THE SUICIDE SQUAD Directed by: James GunnStudio: Warner Bros. PicturesRelease Date: August 5, 2021Genre: ActionBudget: $185 million 20. DUNE Directed by: Denis VilleneuveStudio: Warner Bros. PicturesRelease Date: October 22, 2021Genre: Sci-FiBudget: $165 million6-TIME ACADEMY AWARD WINNER 19. MALCOLM & MARIE Directed by: Sam LevinsonStudio: NetflixRelease Date: February 5, 2021Genre: DramaBudget: $2.5 million 18. WEREWOLVES WITHIN Directed by: Josh RubenStudio: IFC FilmsRelease Date: June … Read More Spotlight: 21 Best Films of 2021

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Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards

The 94th Academy Awards was a ceremony we won’t soon forget, and some of us might want to forget, but let us not forget that “CODA” made history by becoming the first Sundance film to win Best Picture. Apple also earned the prestigious title of first streaming service to land an Academy Award for Best Picture, something Netflix has been striving to do for … Read More Oscars Watch: 94th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards

The 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards aired on TBS/TNT on Sunday night, and it felt like a step back into our regularly scheduled programming. Whether it’s headed that way or not, with COVID still lurking around every corner and a new war on the horizon, it felt like a slice of normalcy. Not only was it nice to see celebrities bumping shoulders and talking … Read More Oscars Watch: 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards

2022 Oscars Challenge: [7] “CODA” (Three Nominations)

FILM #7 OF 38 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS | 2022 OSCARS CHALLENGE“CODA”FEBRUARY 16, 2022APPLE TV+ DAY 9 OF 48 Best Motion Picture of the YearProduced by Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger Best Performance by an actor in a Supporting RolePerformance by Troy Kotsur Best Achievement in WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)Screenplay by Siân HederBased on “La Famille Bélier” by Victoria Bedos, Thomas Bidegain, Stanislas Carré … Read More 2022 Oscars Challenge: [7] “CODA” (Three Nominations)

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Oscars Watch: 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominees

The Screen Actors Guild announced the nominees for their yearly awards, confirming certain Oscar hopefuls while ruffling some feathers with snubs and omissions. The biggest surprise has to be Kristen Stewart for her performance as Princess Diana in “Spencer,” who has been the critical darling all Oscar season. Another surprise when comparing to the critics is “The Power of the Dog” missing Best Ensemble, … Read More Oscars Watch: 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Chicago Indie Critics Awards

The Chicago Indie Critics honored the best of both worlds, awarding “CODA” their Best Independent Film Award (budgets under $20 million), while awarding “The Power of the Dog” their Best Studio Film Award (budgets over $20 million). Jane Campion also won a pair of awards for Best Director and Adapted Screenplay for her work on “The Power of the Dog.” QUICK LIST Best Independent … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Chicago Indie Critics Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Nevada Film Critics Society Awards

“CODA” gets on the board with one of its first critics picks for Best Film, this time by the Nevada Film Critics Society. It actually comes as a surprise, too, as “Nightmare Alley” was awarded a majority of their prizes. Guillermo del Toro won Best Director and Adapted Screenplay, as well as winning Best Production Design and tying with “The Power of the Dog” … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Nevada Film Critics Society Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

The Utah Film Critics Association named Jane Campion and “The Power of the Dog” their Best Director and Best Picture of the Year. The film also took Best Supporting Actor and Original Score. “CODA” won Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Lead Performance (Female) while “Flee” was able to pull off a win for Best Animated Feature and Non-English Language Feature. QUICK LIST Best Picture: … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2021 American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films and Television Shows of the Year

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Detroit Film Critics Society Award Nominees

It’s hard to say exactly what one film lands as the Detroit Film Critics Society’s favorite as they dropped their nominees this afternoon. Films that land in a few categories include “CODA,” “Don’t Look Up,” and “King Richard.” The group will announce their winners after the weekend, on Monday, December 6,2021. Detroit Film Critics Society BEST PICTURE “Belfast” “CODA” “Cyrano” “Don’t Look Up” “King … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Detroit Film Critics Society Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Award Nominees

The Hollywood Critics Association announced the nominees for their year-in-review awards, which will be announced January 8, 2022 at Avalon Hollywood. Some highlights include lots of love for “Dune,” “Last Night in Soho,”and “CODA” and continued love for “Spencer” “Belfast,” and “King Richard,” which are Oscar favorites as well. Hollywood Critics Association BEST PICTURE “Being the Ricardos” “Belfast” “CODA” “Dune” “King Richard” “Last Night … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 26th Annual International Press Academy Satellite Award Nominees

The 26th annual International Press Academy Satellite Awards will be held on January 5, 2022. The group of professional entertainment journalists honor the best in films and television, with nominees including “Belfast,” “Dune,” and “CODA” on the film side and “Succession,” “Mare of Easttown,” and “The Kominsky Method” on the television side. TELEVISION

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Oscars Watch: 31st Independent Film Project Gotham Awards

“The Lost Daughter” and “CODA” were two big winners at the 31st Independent Film Project Gotham Awards. “The Lost Daughter” writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal took the stage four times, winning Best Director and Best Screenplay, relaying Olivia Colman’s speech for winning Outstanding Lead Performance, and accepting the Best Feature award at the end of the show. Overall, the ceremony landed perfectly, with an equal amount … Read More Oscars Watch: 31st Independent Film Project Gotham Awards

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Oscars Watch: 31st Independent Film Project Gotham Award Nominees

After moving to January last year because of the coronavirus, the Independent Film Project Gotham Awards move back to November. The first awards ceremony of the gate, the films accepted here are made at a ceiling of $35 million. With the most nominations, “The Lost Daughter” and “Passing” are strong contenders to win in their categories, with “The Green Knight” popping up a few … Read More Oscars Watch: 31st Independent Film Project Gotham Award Nominees

Friday Releases: Free Guy, Don’t Breathe 2, Respect, & Coda

AUGUST 13, 2021 <Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> FREE GUY Directed By: Shawn LevyStudio: 20th Century Studios In “Free Guy,” a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story… one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be … Read More Friday Releases: Free Guy, Don’t Breathe 2, Respect, & Coda

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Oscars Watch: 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards

If there was a way to “sweep” the Sundance Film Festival, “Coda” found the way. Taking home four awards including the Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic Feature, the film stands for Child Of Deaf Adult and follows a young, speaking girl with a passion for singing as she acts as a bridge between her deaf family and the outside world. Questlove’s documentary, “Summer Of … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards

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Sundance Diary 2021: Day One — Well, I’m Hooked…

Well, I’m Hooked… January 28, 2021 One day into the virtual Sundance Film Festival, and I’m hooked. I may not be in Park City, Utah, shoulder-to-shoulder with critics and creators alike. Still, I’m getting to participate in something I’ve always wanted to be apart of. There’s a rush that comes with being involved with something so pure. It’s not diluted. It’s raw cinema. And, … Read More Sundance Diary 2021: Day One — Well, I’m Hooked…