The Academy likes a performer who takes a swing. Someone who comes in and puts something unexpected into a role is much more likely to stick in voters’ minds. Audiences and voters...
Editing is what makes movies really come to life. A static shot or a tracking shot can evoke a lot of emotion or wizardry when it comes to staging a scene, but...
An original film can be anything from a new way to tell an old story to something entirely out there and unique. The out-of-there films should be far more represented by the...
If there is one film to thank for expanding the Best Picture category, it's The Dark Knight. Praise for the film was nearly universal, from technical wizardry to tremendous performances. Yet, with...
There were many surprises at the Cannes Film Festival and much movement throughout the festival.
In the Supporting Actor category, some of the strongest reactions went to Jeremy Strong for his portrayal of...
Josh O’Connor is one of those actors whose performances feel like a mountain climb. The higher he gets, the more guttural his portrayals become. He conveys a whole range of emotions, from...
Historically, the Best Director category has been primarily filled by directors with films that come out late in the year, the classic awards season that starts in late November. This isn’t necessarily...
Now that we’ve had a few months for more films to come out, we can start to see the (incredibly) early beginnings of the Best Sound race. The year has given us...
