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Film Dec 15, 2019 4:00 pm

‘The Irishman’ is on its way to becoming the 19th film with multiple supporting actor Oscar nominations

"Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" (2017) ended a 26-year drought to become the first film to score double Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominations, for Sam Rockwell, who won, and Woody Harrelson, since "Bugsy" (1991) fielded Harvey Keitel and Ben...

Film News Dec 15, 2019 2:00 pm

Willem Dafoe on exploring gray areas in ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

Kevin Jacobsen, Daniel Montgomery

Willem Dafoe has two Oscar contenders this year that explore darkness in humanity: "Motherless Brooklyn" and "The Lighthouse." In Edward Norton's "Motherless Brooklyn," Dafoe plays Paul Randolph, a man involved in New York politics, while Robert Eggers' "The Lighthouse" finds...

Oscars Dec 15, 2019 12:00 pm

Will Canada make an Oscar comeback with a timely take on ‘Antigone’?

Riley Chow

Canada contends this year with "Antigone" for its eighth Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category, which has been renamed from Best Foreign Language Film. Canada was a staple of the race until recently, making the shortlist seven out...

Film News Dec 15, 2019 10:00 am

Kaitlyn Dever on filming ‘incredible projects’ like ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Unbelievable’ in 2019 [Complete Interview Transcript]

Kevin Jacobsen, Daniel Montgomery

Kaitlyn Dever is having a major breakout year thanks to her performance as Amy in the film "Booksmart" and Marie in the Netflix limited series "Unbelievable." She was previously known for her roles in TV series like "Last Man Standing"...

Film Dec 15, 2019 8:00 am

‘Bunuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ hopes to be the latest film about cinema to get in at the Oscars

Charles Bright

GKIDS is hoping to continue their strength in the Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars this year. One of the films they’re hoping to do this with, “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles,” actually chronicles the creative journey...

Film Dec 14, 2019 4:00 pm

‘A Hidden Life’ reviews: Is Terrence Malick’s ‘demanding’ and ‘overtly political’ film ‘one of the year’s best’?

Daniel Montgomery

Once universally revered by critics for films like "Days of Heaven" (1978), "A Thin Red Line" (1998) and "The Tree of Life" (2011), director Terrence Malick has been hit-or-miss with reviewers in recent years. Is "A Hidden Life" his return...

Film News Dec 14, 2019 2:00 pm

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (‘Motherless Brooklyn’) on playing a ‘woman with purpose’ in Edward Norton’s film [Complete Interview Transcript]

Kevin Jacobsen, Daniel Montgomery

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is having a strong year thanks to her supporting turns in Edward Norton's "Motherless Brooklyn" and Apple TV's "The Morning Show." In "Motherless Brooklyn," the actress plays Laura Rose, a lawyer who helps poor families in the wake...

Film Dec 14, 2019 10:00 am

Taron Egerton (‘Rocketman’): ‘When you feel creatively fulfilled you sleep better’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

Kevin Jacobsen, Chris Beachum

Taron Egerton received the best reviews of his career for his performance as music legend Elton John in the biopic "Rocketman." He has already picked up Golden Globe and SAG Awards nominations recently and could very well be on his...

Oscars Dec 14, 2019 4:56 am

2020 Oscar Predictions: Gold Derby Predicts the 92nd Academy Awards

Paul Sheehan

A new Oscar race begins even before the Academy Awards for the previous year are handed out in February when Hollywood heads to the hills for the Sundance Film Festival every January. In mid May, the Cannes Film Festival is...

Oscars Dec 13, 2019 1:00 pm

Sophie Deraspe (‘Antigone’) on directing Canada’s Oscar submission: ‘Family, love, dignity and resistance’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Riley Chow

"I was inspired by this story written more than 2000 years ago, but still is so relevant," Sophie Deraspe says about adapting the Sophocles play 'Antigone' for her film of the same name, which is Canada's entry for the Best...

Film Dec 13, 2019 12:00 pm

‘Richard Jewell’ reviews: Paul Walter Hauser is ‘extraordinary,’ but what about the controversy?

Daniel Montgomery

Movies about Fox News, gambling addiction and Nazis opened on December 13, but arguably the weekend's most controversial release turned out to be "Richard Jewell." It's Clint Eastwood's dramatization of the events of 1996 when the real-life title character saved...

Film Dec 13, 2019 11:44 am

‘Weathering with You’ hopes to stir up an Oscar storm for GKIDS in Best Animated Feature

Charles Bright

GKIDS continues to be a major player in Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. One of the several films on the studio’s slate this year is the Japanese film “Weathering with You,” which was also Japan’s official selection for the...

Film Dec 13, 2019 11:00 am

Alfre Woodard (‘Clemency’) hopes her film starts ‘a conversation that we need to have as Americans’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

Kevin Jacobsen, Chris Beachum

Alfre Woodard is earning rapturous praise and early awards attention for her performance as Bernadine Williams, a death row prison warden in "Clemency." She recently picked up nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards. Woodard has won four...

Film Dec 13, 2019 10:00 am

Charles Randolph (‘Bombshell’ writer) on identifying with Megyn Kelly: ‘No woman deserves to be harassed’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Zach Laws

"We knew from the beginning that there'd be a lot of people who didn't want to get involved with this story," reveals "Bombshell" screenwriter Charles Randolph. There were more than a few who wondered how you could make Fox News...

Film Dec 13, 2019 9:00 am

‘Uncut Gems’ reviews: Adam Sandler is ‘as good as it gets’ in ‘frenetic,’ ‘excruciating,’ ‘exhilarating’ drama

Daniel Montgomery

Who'd have thought that Adam Sandler would be one of 2019's biggest critical darlings? Well, that's not exactly a new occurrence. In-between the broad comedies he's best known for, he has set foot in the art house a few times...

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‘The Irishman’ is on its way to becoming the 19th film with multiple supporting actor Oscar nominations

Willem Dafoe on exploring gray areas in ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

Will Canada make an Oscar comeback with a timely take on ‘Antigone’?

Kaitlyn Dever on filming ‘incredible projects’ like ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Unbelievable’ in 2019 [Complete Interview Transcript]

‘Bunuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ hopes to be the latest film about cinema to get in at the Oscars

‘A Hidden Life’ reviews: Is Terrence Malick’s ‘demanding’ and ‘overtly political’ film ‘one of the year’s best’?

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (‘Motherless Brooklyn’) on playing a ‘woman with purpose’ in Edward Norton’s film [Complete Interview Transcript]

Taron Egerton (‘Rocketman’): ‘When you feel creatively fulfilled you sleep better’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

2020 Oscar Predictions: Gold Derby Predicts the 92nd Academy Awards

Sophie Deraspe (‘Antigone’) on directing Canada’s Oscar submission: ‘Family, love, dignity and resistance’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

‘Richard Jewell’ reviews: Paul Walter Hauser is ‘extraordinary,’ but what about the controversy?

‘Weathering with You’ hopes to stir up an Oscar storm for GKIDS in Best Animated Feature

Alfre Woodard (‘Clemency’) hopes her film starts ‘a conversation that we need to have as Americans’ [Complete Interview Transcript]

Charles Randolph (‘Bombshell’ writer) on identifying with Megyn Kelly: ‘No woman deserves to be harassed’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

‘Uncut Gems’ reviews: Adam Sandler is ‘as good as it gets’ in ‘frenetic,’ ‘excruciating,’ ‘exhilarating’ drama

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