Chasing the Gold: Awards Analysis

Chasing the Gold: Could ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swing into Awards Season?

For a franchise built on blockbuster spectacle, Spider-Man has quietly developed an impressive awards pedigree over the past two decades. Sam Raimi's original trilogy helped redefine the modern superhero film, while Spider-Man:...

Chasing the Gold: Olivia Wilde Deserves a Best Director Nomination for ‘The Invite’

The way that we talk about direction in awards spaces can sometimes be misleading. If you went purely by nominations, it feels like two categories are rewarded: big-budget spectacle and awards winners...

Chasing the Gold: ‘Obsession’ and the Case for Curry Barker

In a year where the box office numbers continue to thrive at their greatest since 2019, Obsession comes to an end with its theatrical rollout being one of the year’s most unquestionable hits. With...

Handicapping Oscars Chances for ‘The Odyssey’

Sports gambling and handicapping have infiltrated every part of our society, so why not apply it to awards prognostication?  The runaway critical and commercial success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey warrants an analysis of...

Chasing the Gold: New York Film Festival Expands 2026 Lineup with More Oscar Hopefuls

After creating a lot of buzz surrounding its Opening Night, Centerpiece, Closing Night, and Gala Selection films, the New York Film Festival announced the rest of its Main Slate selections for its...

Chasing the Gold: The Importance and Impact of Floyd Norman’s Honorary Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its honorary award recipients for its annual Governors Awards. This year’s recipients include director/producer Ridley Scott and actress Glenn Close. Two household-name industry...

Chasing the Gold: Ben Miller’s 2027 Oscar Picks (June)

Cannes might have solidified the awards statuses of All of a Sudden and Fjord, but that's only two films of the two dozen or so in the running.  We still seem to be throwing darts...

Chasing the Gold: Palme d’Or Win Anoints ’Fjord’ an Early Oscar Favorite

The Palme d’Or is the prestigious award given to a film at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Winning this award can significantly raise a film's profile early in the year...

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