Telluride and Venice launch festival debuts into the Oscar race
We always knew that the beginning of the fall festival season would launch a number of titles into the early Oscar race, but perhaps not to this level so far. Yes, over at the Telluride Film Festival...
View Article“Room” wins the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival
During the afternoon yesterday, the Toronto International Film Festival gave out its prestigious Audience Award, often considered a harbinger for the Academy Awards. The winner at TIFF this year?...
View ArticleBrie Larson and “Room” are bigger contenders than expected so far this season
Slowly but surely, it seems like Room is turning into the little film that could. Initially thought to be a fringe contender of sorts, it’s been gaining steam as the weeks pass. Between a big win at...
View ArticleHollywood Contenders –“Steve Jobs”: Oscar predictions for November
Maybe I was just distracted by watching the New York Mets in the playoffs this fall, but I think the time is flying folks. It’s already November, which is getting to be late in the game. A couple of...
View ArticleWhich categories will be the most competitive this year?
Of the many things that you can consider when thinking about the Oscar race, one that I like to ponder from time to time is which categories will be the most competitive. I hinted at this in another...
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