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THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the nominees for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards are… BEST PICTURE The Power of the Dog BEST ACTOR Will Smith – King Richard BEST ACTRESS Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Troy Kotsur – CODA BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Ariana DeBose – West Side Story BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS Jude Hill – Belfast BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE Belfast BEST DIRECTOR Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Kenneth Branagh – Belfast BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Ari Wegner – The Power ofRead More →

11 March
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BEYONCÉ, BILLIE, LIN AND MORE VIE FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG Every award season I like to share the Best Original Song nominees, and this year is a stacked list of strong contenders. Here are the nominees: “Be Alive” from King RichardMusic and Lyric by DIXSON and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Beyoncé’s power anthem from King Richard is a dynamite hit song that easily captures the mood and determination of the film and the Williams family. This is her first Oscar nomination despite acting and writing songs for other movies. “Dos Oruguitas” from EncantoMusic and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda This was a big year at the movies forRead More →

28 February
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THE 28th SAG AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the Actor goes to… Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture CODAEugenio DerbezDaniel DurantEmilia JonesTroy KotsurMarlee MatlinFerdia Walsh-Peelo Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Will Smith, King Richard Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Troy Kotsur, CODA Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:Ariana DeBose, West Side Story Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble:No Time to Die There has been so much late season love for CODA that I amRead More →

08 February
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THE 94th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS And here are the nominees! Best PictureBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneKing RichardLicorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog West Side Story Best DirectingKenneth Branagh, BelfastRyusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My CarPaul Thomas Anderson, Licorice PizzaJane Campion, The Power of the DogSteven Spielberg, West Side Story Best Actress in a Leading RoleJessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy FayeOlivia Colman, The Lost DaughterPenelope Cruz, Parallel MothersNicole Kidman, Being the RicardosKristen Stewart, Spencer Best Actor in a Leading RoleJavier Bardem, Being the RicardosBenedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the DogAndrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!Will Smith, King RichardDenzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth Best Actress in a Supporting RoleJessie Buckley, The Lost DaughterAriana DeBose, West Side StoryJudi Dench, BelfastKirsten Dunst, The Power ofRead More →

13 January
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THE 28th SAG AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS Here are the film nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture BelfastCaitríona BalfeJudi DenchJamie DornanJude HillCiarán HindsColin Morgan CODAEugenio DerbezDaniel DurantEmilia JonesTroy KotsurMarlee MatlinFerdia Walsh-Peelo Don’t Look UpCate BlanchettTimothée ChalametLeonardo DiCaprioAriana GrandeJonah HillJennifer LawrenceMelanie LynskyScott MescudiRob MorganHimesh PatelRon PerlmanTyler PerryMark RylanceMeryl StreeP House of GucciAdam DriverLady GagaSalma HayekJack HustonJeremy IronsJared LetoAl Pacino King RichardJon BernthalAunjanue EllisTony GoldwynSaniyya SidneyDemi SingletonWill Smith Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Javier Bardem, Being the RicardosBenedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the DogAndrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!Will Smith, King RichardDenzel Washington, TheRead More →

13 December
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THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS – THE NOMINEES And the nominees for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards are… BEST PICTURE Belfast CODA Don’t Look Up Dune King Richard Licorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog tick, tick…Boom! West Side Story BEST ACTOR Nicolas Cage – Pig Benedict Cumberbatch – The Power of the Dog Peter Dinklage – Cyrano Andrew Garfield – tick, tick…Boom! Will Smith – King Richard Denzel Washington – The Tragedy of Macbeth BEST ACTRESS Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye Olivia Colman – The Lost Daughter Lady Gaga – House of Gucci Alana Haim – LicoriceRead More →

26 April
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THE 93rd ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS Best PictureNomadland Best DirectingChloe Zhao, Nomadland Best Actress in a Leading RoleFrances McDormand, Nomadland Best Actor in a Leading RoleAnthony Hopkins, The Father Best Actress in a Supporting RoleYuh-Jung Youn, Minari Best Actor in a Supporting RoleDaniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Best Original ScreenplayEmerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman Best Adapted ScreenplayChristopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, The Father Best CinematographyErik Messerschmidt, Mank Best Film EditingMikkel E. G. Nielsen, Sound of Metal Best Animated Feature FilmSoul Best Animated Short FilmIf Anything Happens I Love You Best Live-Action Short FilmTwo Distant Strangers Best International Feature FilmAnother Round Best Documentary FeatureMy Octopus Teacher Best DocumentaryRead More →

23 April
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PAUL PREDICTS THE 2021 OSCAR WINNERS Best PictureThe FatherJudas and the Black MessiahMankMinariNomadlandPromising Young WomanSound of MetalThe Trial of the Chicago 7 Chloe Zhao’s film, Nomadland, has dominated award season with its intimate look at van dwellers, what led them to that simple lifestyle, and the rich and beautiful landscape of the American west. Zhao wrote, directed, edited, and produced the film and will likely go home a multiple winner Oscar night. This will also mark Frances McDormand’s third Oscar win as she produces the film as well as stars in it. WILL WIN: NomadlandSHOULD WIN: Nomadland Best DirectingThomas Vinterberg, Another RoundDavid Fincher, MankLee Isaac Chung, MinariChloe Zhao, NomadlandEmeraldRead More →

21 April
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BEST ORIGINAL SONG NOMINEES Every year I like to present the nominees for Best Original Song at the Oscars. This year is no exception with a plethora of strong selections from empowering anthems to Eurovision. And the Nominees for Best Original Song“Fight For You,” Judas and the Black MessiahD’Mile & H.E.R. (music); H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas (lyrics) “Hear My Voice,” The Trial of the Chicago 7Daniel Pemberton (music); Celeste & Pemberton (lyrics) “Husavik,” Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaRickard Göransson, Fat Max Gsus & Savan Kotecha (music & lyrics) “Io Si (Seen),” The Life AheadDiane Warren (music); Laura Pausini & Warren (lyrics) “Speak Now,” One Night in Miami…SamRead More →

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THE 27th SAG AWARDS – THE WINNERS Here are the film winners for the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Trial of the Chicago 7Yahya Abdul-Mateen IISacha Baron CohenJoseph Gordon-LevittMichael KeatonFrank LangellaJohn Carroll LynchEddie RedmayneMark RylanceAlex SharpJeremy Sharp Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:Yuh-Jun Youn, MinariRead More →