We’re officially through Awards Season Nominations Part 1! The triple-header of Critics Choice Association, Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Screen Actors Guild all have announced their nominees. So far, opening odds for the Golden Globes have been released, but I have not seen odds for the other two awards shows. Here’s a look at where […]
If you’re into the world of TV news and current events, then “Bombshell” has to be one of your most highly anticipated movies of 2019. It’s also one of the fastest turnarounds for a narrative film “based on a true story”. Yes, the sexual harassment case involving FOX News chief Roger Ailes was pre-Harvey Weinstein/ […]
Things can get hectic this time of year. That’s why I’ve got the guide on what’s being released – and when – during the month of December: Friday Dec. 6 Nationwide “Playmobil: The Movie” (PG) The CGI adaptation of the popular toy brand featuring the voices of Daniel Radcliffe and Adam Lambert. Limited “The Aeronauts” […]
The Fall Movie Season is, once again, providing dozens of potential awards hopefuls. But does this mean every film that came out in the first eight months of 2019 has absolutely no shot at the top prizes? Here are the best case scenarios for nominations: “AVENGERS: ENDGAME” Best Bet: Best Visual Effects Possibility: Best Supporting […]
In early 2016, I wrote a piece about Hollywood being obsessed with Hollywood. The industry released a host of films in the early 2010s chronicling stories of the film and TV industry: “The Artist”, “Hugo”, “Argo”, “Hitchcock”, “Saving Mr. Banks”, “Birdman”, “Trumbo”, “Youth” and “Hail, Caesar!” These added to the already plentiful entries in the […]
Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film is not just a love letter to Tinseltown – it’s a full-blown marriage proposal. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is his look at the motion picture and TV industry in 1969, through the eyes of both fictional characters and real people who lived during that time. This blending is one […]
1/27 UPDATE: Emily Blunt (“A Quiet Place”) becomes one of just a few people to be a SAG individual film acting winner and not receive an Oscar nomination. Her win is easily a highlight of the night. Mahershala Ali (“Green Book”) solidifies his chances for a 2nd Supporting Actor Oscar in just 3 years. Rami […]
As usual, this year’s Academy Award nominations are filled with snubs and surprises. Here’s my 2019 Oscar Nominations react: 8 nominees for Best Picture. “If Beale Street Could Talk” isn’t one of them, which is likely a huge disappointment to studio Annapurna. At least Regina King (a SAG nominee snub) is up for Best Supporting […]
“The Favourite” took the historical monarchy storyline and put a modern, darkly comedic spin on it. “Mary Queen of Scots” is much more straightforward, traditional and dramatic. And once again, strong women take centerstage. Saoirse Ronan plays Mary, who began her rule of Scotland when she was just 6 days old. She was married at […]
One of the top awards shows is celebrating 25 years this January. It’s time for my SAG Awards Nominations React: Emily Blunt is a DOUBLE nominee: she’s up for Lead Actress for “Mary Poppins Returns” and Supporting Actress for “A Quiet Place”. Her husband John Krasinski is also a Lead Actor in a Drama series […]