02 November
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ETERNALS Director: Chloé ZhaoStarring: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Brian Tyree Henry, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee Get ready Marvel fans as Oscar winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) takes the MCU in a bold new direction with Eternals. The Eternals are team of immortal heroes looking down at Planet Earth from the cosmos. Their goal is to protect humanity from the Deviants, an all-powerful unstoppable collection of monsters. Their leader, Ajak (Salma Hayek) informs them when it’s time to come together as they’ve spent many centuries dating back to 5000BC protecting humans. There’s a fine line asRead 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 →

08 March
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The 26th CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS – THE WINNERS Here are the winner is… BEST PICTURENomadland BEST ACTORChadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom BEST ACTRESS Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman BEST SUPPORTING ACTORDaniel Kaluuya – Judas and the Black Messiah  BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSMaria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm   BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESSAlan Kim – Minari  BEST ACTING ENSEMBLEThe Trial of the Chicago 7 BEST DIRECTORChloé Zhao – Nomadland  BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYEmerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAYChloé Zhao – Nomadland BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYJoshua James Richards – Nomadland BEST PRODUCTION DESIGNDonald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale – Mank BEST EDITINGAlan Baumgarten – The Trial of theRead More →

01 March
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THE 78th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the Golden Globe goes to… Best Motion Picture – DramaNomadland Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyBorat Subsequent Moviefilm Best DirectorChloe Zhao, Nomadland Best Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaChadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Actress in a Motion Picture – DramaAndra Day, The United State vs Billie Holiday Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyRosamund Pike, I Care A Lot Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or ComedySacha Baron Cohen, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Best Supporting ActorDaniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Best Supporting ActressJodie Foster, The Mauritanian BestRead More →

18 February
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Chloe Zhao Interview – NOMADLAND, Frances McDormand, and Downsizing Get to know the name Chloé Zhao. She is garnering huge buzz for her incredible new film Nomadland starring Frances McDormand. The film is now in theaters and will be streaming on Hulu February 19. We talk about her reaction to her multiple Golden Globe nominations, collaborating with Frances McDormand, de-cluttering, and more! **click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews**Read More →

18 February
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NOMADLAND Writer/Director: Chloé ZhaoStarring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May Frances McDormand could be headed for her third Oscar with Nomadland. As Fern, she finds her herself living out of her van after a slew of events left her homeless. Her husband passed away and the gypsum plant she worked at was shut down following the Great Recession. The recession killed the city of Empire, Nevada displacing many people. For Fern, it now means joining a group of van dwellers in the desert finding odd jobs here and there wherever she goes. Here’s my review And check out my interview with Chloé ZhaoRead More →

08 February
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The 26th CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS As a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Association, it’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our nominations. David Fincher’s Mank leads the pack with 12 nominations. Minari quickly followed behind with an impressive 10 nominations. I was thrilled to see Delroy Lindo land a Best Actor nomination for Da 5 Bloods, and Paul Raci make the list for Best Supporting Actor for Sound of Metal. Both Lindo and Raci have been absent from the Golden Globes and SAG nominations. Here are the nominees… BEST PICTUREDa 5 BloodsMa Rainey’s Black BottomMankMinariNews of the WorldNomadlandOneRead More →

03 February
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THE 78th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS And the nominees are… Best Motion Picture – DramaThe FatherMankNomadlandPromising Young WomanThe Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyBorat Subsequent MoviefilmHamiltonMusicPalm SpringsThe Prom Best DirectorEmerald Fennell, Promising Young WomanDavid Fincher, MankRegina King, One Night in MiamiAaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7Chloe Zhao, Nomadland Best Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaRiz Ahmed, Sound of MetalChadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black BottomAnthony Hopkins, The FatherGary Oldman, MankTahar Rahim, The Mauritanian Best Actress in a Motion Picture – DramaAndra Day, The United State vs Billie HolidayViola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black BottomVanessa Kirby, PiecesRead More →