Some people would wait until the first big festivals are complete before updating their Oscar nominations. I call those people cowards. Where’s the fun in waiting to see what shakes out? Take...
While the first half of 2026 might have brought Project Hail Mary, Obsession, and The Odyssey squarely into the Oscar race, what about those other films that might make a smaller splash...
Best Film Editing has been a fascinating category to me. Not just because of what films have won the trophy over the last few years, but what ends up getting nominated for...
Being nominated for an Academy Award is one of the strongest indicators that a film creative, either in front of or behind the scenes, has ultimately made it. If you don’t believe...
Up until the rapturous reception of Julianne Moore’s performance in Jesse Eisenberg’s latest The Debut, this year’s Best Actress race has been boring, to say the least. So boring actually, that many...
For the 40th consecutive year, I will not be going to the Toronto International Film Festival or Venice. But, that doesn't mean I can’t get involved. As the unofficial kickoff to festival...
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:...
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...
