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2023 Oscars Predictions: PART 2

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It’s time for PART 2 of my 2023 Oscars Predictions. Here’s who I think will win… and who might surprise… when it comes to some of the biggest categories — Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay and… first up… Animated Feature: Best Animated Feature Will Win: “Guillermo Del […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Steakhouse’ Q&A

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“Steakhouse”, a drama from director Spela Cadez, is one of the 15 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. It was also nominated for an Annie Award last year. Here’s my “Steakhouse” Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at […]
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Longtime “Academy Award Nominee”

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You’ve seen it on posters, trailers and commercials. Voiceover artists have often said it. An actor’s name tends to come with the phrase “Academy Award Winner” or “Academy Award Nominee”. “1923”, the latest “Yellowstone” spinoff series, stars Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren and Academy Award Nominee Harrison Ford. Frankly, Harrison Ford is such an icon […]
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The Organic Awards Season Surprises

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Studios campaign for months and months for their films to receive major awards season nominations. Sometimes the buzz even starts while the film is still being shot (like “The Fabelmans” last year). But what I really love to see are movies that take EVERYONE by surprise. They end-up on awards ballots, and earn statues, with […]
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Awards Season Calendar for ’22 to ’23

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This awards season won’t be quite as long as last year, which wasn’t quite as long as the year before. Everything ends with the Oscars. In 2020, The Academy Awards was earlier than ever: February 9th. That turned-out to be a blessing considering the entertainment world completely shut down on March 13th. For the 2021 […]
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Deep Dive Into Animated Short Nominees

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On February 25th, the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films presentation will be back in theaters nationwide thanks to SHORTS TV. The combined length of the five nominees is 93 minutes — one of the longest combined runtimes EVER for this group. The craftsmanship on display is exceptional. I’ve had the chance to interview the directors […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Bad Seeds’ Q&A

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“Bad Seeds” is on the shortlist for the 2022 Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Director Claude Cloutier discusses all things “Bad Seeds” in my Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews […]
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‘Mum Is Pouring Rain’ Director Q&A

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Hugo de Faucompret is the director of “Mum Is Pouring Rain”. It’s one of the 15 Best Animated Short Film 2022 Oscars finalists. I discuss “Mum Is Pouring Rain” with de Faucompret for this Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Namoo’ Erick Oh Q&A

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“Namoo” is a new animated short from director Erick Oh. He was Oscar nominated last year for short “Opera” and could be on the ballot again this year. We discuss “Namoo” and more in this Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 […]
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