“Barbie” has got us all a-buzz for the movie now that its latest trailer has shown us a bit more about what we can expect from the Greta Gerwig-directed movie. Written by Gerwig and her partner Noah Baumbach, little is known of the movie in terms of plot but the official IMDb synopsis reads: “To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.”
The movie stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling while a host of other A-list stars also appear as variations of Barbie and Ken, including Issa Rae and Kate McKinnon and Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa. The movie could be up for a hell of a lot of awards for its ensemble cast, while Gerwig and Baumbach carry awards pedigree of their own (three Oscar nominations each...
The movie stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling while a host of other A-list stars also appear as variations of Barbie and Ken, including Issa Rae and Kate McKinnon and Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa. The movie could be up for a hell of a lot of awards for its ensemble cast, while Gerwig and Baumbach carry awards pedigree of their own (three Oscar nominations each...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Stars: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro, Anya Taylor-Joy | Written and Directed by David O. Russell
In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in North American history.
There are a ton of moving parts and a lot of respectable elements on display in Amsterdam – a movie that genuinely could’ve been great had the script been reworked considerably to make it more digestible and easier to follow, and if the film had about thirty minutes of its running time chopped down.
It runs at a hefty two hours and fourteen minutes and yet it feels even longer than that at the end of it all. This is one of the most annoying kinds of movies there is; the kind that prides itself on having a gigantic, A-list cast of actors,...
In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in North American history.
There are a ton of moving parts and a lot of respectable elements on display in Amsterdam – a movie that genuinely could’ve been great had the script been reworked considerably to make it more digestible and easier to follow, and if the film had about thirty minutes of its running time chopped down.
It runs at a hefty two hours and fourteen minutes and yet it feels even longer than that at the end of it all. This is one of the most annoying kinds of movies there is; the kind that prides itself on having a gigantic, A-list cast of actors,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
Social justice has always been the bailiwick of documentary filmmakers, but the late Diane Weyermann was the woman who gave it the financing and clout it deserved. From the Sundance Institute to Participant Media, she passionately supported documentaries that might not otherwise exist. She made them better, found their audiences, and elevated what was once considered a low-budget sideline. Her projects received 10 Oscar nominations and four wins.
However, to sum up her impact in the language of credits and awards would an injustice of its own. Weyermann was one of those people who had the privilege of being genuinely beloved. She was dedicated to her work as chief content officer at Participant Media, but the filmmakers she worked with knew her as a fiercely intelligent champion, guide, and most of all a friend.
After losing her long battle with cancer last week, Weyermann’s friends in the documentary community sent IndieWire a flood of tributes.
However, to sum up her impact in the language of credits and awards would an injustice of its own. Weyermann was one of those people who had the privilege of being genuinely beloved. She was dedicated to her work as chief content officer at Participant Media, but the filmmakers she worked with knew her as a fiercely intelligent champion, guide, and most of all a friend.
After losing her long battle with cancer last week, Weyermann’s friends in the documentary community sent IndieWire a flood of tributes.
- 10/19/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Social justice has always been the bailiwick of documentary filmmakers, but the late Diane Weyermann was the woman who gave it the financing and clout it deserved. From the Sundance Institute to Participant Media, she passionately supported documentaries that might not otherwise exist. She made them better, found their audiences, and elevated what was once considered a low-budget sideline. Her projects received 10 Oscar nominations and four wins.
However, to sum up her impact in the language of credits and awards would an injustice of its own. Weyermann was one of those people who had the privilege of being genuinely beloved. She was dedicated to her work as chief content officer at Participant Media, but the filmmakers she worked with knew her as a fiercely intelligent champion, guide, and most of all a friend.
After losing her long battle with cancer last week, Weyermann’s friends in the documentary community sent IndieWire a flood of tributes.
However, to sum up her impact in the language of credits and awards would an injustice of its own. Weyermann was one of those people who had the privilege of being genuinely beloved. She was dedicated to her work as chief content officer at Participant Media, but the filmmakers she worked with knew her as a fiercely intelligent champion, guide, and most of all a friend.
After losing her long battle with cancer last week, Weyermann’s friends in the documentary community sent IndieWire a flood of tributes.
- 10/19/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
The films in the running for the 2021 Best Film Editing Oscar are: Yorgos Lamprinos (“The Father”), Chloé Zhao (“Nomadland”), Frédéric Thoraval (“Promising Young Woman”), Mikkel E.G. Nielsen (“Sound of Metal”) and Alan Baumgarten (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”). Our current odds indicate that “Sound of Metal” (69/20) will take the prize, followed in order by “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (71/20), “Nomadland” (9/2), “The Father” (9/2), and “Promising Young Woman” (9/2)
Of the five individuals in this year’s lineup, only Baumgarten has been nominated before. He, Jay Cassidy, and Crispin Struthers were collectively recognized for “American Hustle” in 2014 but lost to Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger (“Gravity”).
Any one of the newcomers could become the fifth cutter in eight years to prevail on their first outing. Sanger was the first, followed by Margaret Sixel, John Ottman, and Andrew Buckland.
Predict the 2021 Oscar winners through April 25
“Nomadland” editor Chloé Zhao is also in...
Of the five individuals in this year’s lineup, only Baumgarten has been nominated before. He, Jay Cassidy, and Crispin Struthers were collectively recognized for “American Hustle” in 2014 but lost to Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger (“Gravity”).
Any one of the newcomers could become the fifth cutter in eight years to prevail on their first outing. Sanger was the first, followed by Margaret Sixel, John Ottman, and Andrew Buckland.
Predict the 2021 Oscar winners through April 25
“Nomadland” editor Chloé Zhao is also in...
- 4/21/2021
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The decision to incorporate actual archival footage from the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago in “The Trial of the Chicago 7” may have been risky but recently Oscar-nominated editor Alan Baumgarten explains that he and writer/director Aaron Sorkin both came to the decision rather easily. “It was quite easy and we both came to it independently. There was archival material written into the prologue that was very effective,” Baumgarten tells us in our recent webchat (watch the exclusive video above). It was when Sorkin was watching the riot sequence for the second time that he floated the idea of using such footage in the film. “As soon as he mentioned it, I said, ‘Great! I’m all for it. Give me a couple days and let me show you something.’ We quickly locked into the fact that it was going to be used sparingly. It was really...
- 3/31/2021
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
When it comes to predicting the Oscar winner for Best Film Editing, you can’t go wrong by looking for the movie with the most cuts. Past winners “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2008), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2016) and “Ford v Ferrari” (2020) included high-octane action sequences with frenetic cutting. And a slew of other champs — including “Saving Private Ryan” in 1999, “Black Hawk Down” (2002), “The Hurt Locker” (2010), “Hacksaw Ridge” (2017) and “Dunkirk” (2018) — have been war pictures. (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2021 Oscar predictions for Best Film Editing.)
Oscar voters also embrace film editors who skillfully juggle multiple storylines, as was the case with “Traffic” (2001) and “Crash” (2006). And they like films that expertly inter-cut music with images, such as “Cabaret” (1973), “Chicago” (2003), “Whiplash” (2015) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2019). Special effects extravaganzas like “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2004) and “Gravity” (2014) won by deftly blurring the lines between the real and the fantastic.
Historically, a...
Oscar voters also embrace film editors who skillfully juggle multiple storylines, as was the case with “Traffic” (2001) and “Crash” (2006). And they like films that expertly inter-cut music with images, such as “Cabaret” (1973), “Chicago” (2003), “Whiplash” (2015) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2019). Special effects extravaganzas like “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2004) and “Gravity” (2014) won by deftly blurring the lines between the real and the fantastic.
Historically, a...
- 3/4/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Director Davis Guggenheim is no stranger to shooting films for the Democratic National Convention, the “An Inconvenient Truth” helmer and Co-founder of Concordia Studio has worked on campaign biofilms as far back as 2008 with then-candidate Barack Obama.
He has since filmed segments for the 2012 and 2016 campaigns, but in 2020 things were different. There was a global pandemic and the Democratic National Convention was going virtual. Despite the remote complications that quarantine production schedule entailed, Guggenheim leapt at the chance. The director knew these short films were of the utmost importance.
In an exclusive conversation with Variety, Guggenheim discusses how imperative it was to show the authentic Joe Biden to American voters.
How early were you approached to come on board and make the short films?
I got an email from Stephanie Cutter who oversaw the production of the convention about ten weeks ago asking if I wanted to help out. I...
He has since filmed segments for the 2012 and 2016 campaigns, but in 2020 things were different. There was a global pandemic and the Democratic National Convention was going virtual. Despite the remote complications that quarantine production schedule entailed, Guggenheim leapt at the chance. The director knew these short films were of the utmost importance.
In an exclusive conversation with Variety, Guggenheim discusses how imperative it was to show the authentic Joe Biden to American voters.
How early were you approached to come on board and make the short films?
I got an email from Stephanie Cutter who oversaw the production of the convention about ten weeks ago asking if I wanted to help out. I...
- 8/21/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
A thoughtful meditation on liberation, egg sandwiches and glitter bombs, “Birds of Prey” (subtitled “And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”) is a giddy treat of an R-rated comic-book movie, borrowing elements from inspirations as disparate as “9 to 5,” Bugs Bunny and Modesty Blaise to create an adventure that tweaks its genre familiarity with delightful bursts of anarchy and wit.
A sort-of sequel that soars far above “Suicide Squad,” this fresh follow-up wisely puts the spotlight on Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) as she carves out (sometimes literally) a new life for herself in the aftermath of her breakup with the Joker. In discovering the power she’s always had to stand on her own two feet, and in freeing herself from trying to please the dysfunctional man in her life, she even manages to make some new female friends along the way.
They include hard-drinking lesbian Gotham City detective Renee...
A sort-of sequel that soars far above “Suicide Squad,” this fresh follow-up wisely puts the spotlight on Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) as she carves out (sometimes literally) a new life for herself in the aftermath of her breakup with the Joker. In discovering the power she’s always had to stand on her own two feet, and in freeing herself from trying to please the dysfunctional man in her life, she even manages to make some new female friends along the way.
They include hard-drinking lesbian Gotham City detective Renee...
- 2/5/2020
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Cathy Yan, Director, Chris Messina, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ella Jay Basco, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ewan McGregor, Margot Robbie, Christina Hodson, Writer,
On Thursday evening Warner Bros. Pictures took over Hollywood & Highland with A Night of Music and Mayhem in “Harleywood,” hosted by the cast of Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) with after party at The Dream Hotel.
The ‘Harleywood and Highland’ promotion will be an interactive space with, ‘stunning visuals, courtyard activations, photo and video opportunities for all’ on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 from 10 Am to 10 Pm each day.
The movie is set to hit theaters and IMAX on February 7.
Margot Robbie
Robbie looked gorgeous in a little back dress with hot pink pumps and a sparkling diamond choker.
Robbie, who reprises the role as well as produces the film, says, “The most exciting thing for an actor is to have choices with your character,...
On Thursday evening Warner Bros. Pictures took over Hollywood & Highland with A Night of Music and Mayhem in “Harleywood,” hosted by the cast of Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) with after party at The Dream Hotel.
The ‘Harleywood and Highland’ promotion will be an interactive space with, ‘stunning visuals, courtyard activations, photo and video opportunities for all’ on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 from 10 Am to 10 Pm each day.
The movie is set to hit theaters and IMAX on February 7.
Margot Robbie
Robbie looked gorgeous in a little back dress with hot pink pumps and a sparkling diamond choker.
Robbie, who reprises the role as well as produces the film, says, “The most exciting thing for an actor is to have choices with your character,...
- 1/24/2020
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Photo Credit: Claudette Barius
(L-r) Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain and Jurnee Smollett-bell as Black Canary in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn),” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Copyright: © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tm & © DC Comics
Opening in theaters and IMAX nationwide on February 7, 2020 is the highly anticipated Birds Of Prey.
The first teaser was great, but this second big trailer is terrific – especially when Harley blows up Joker’s lair. Margot Robbie was the best thing about David Ayer’s Suicide Squad so to see Quinn in her true comic book form brings a smile to the face.
Check it out below and watch the newest girl gang cut loose!
“Is that a hyena in the bathtub?” “I named him Bruce after that hunky Wayne guy.
(L-r) Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain and Jurnee Smollett-bell as Black Canary in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn),” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Copyright: © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tm & © DC Comics
Opening in theaters and IMAX nationwide on February 7, 2020 is the highly anticipated Birds Of Prey.
The first teaser was great, but this second big trailer is terrific – especially when Harley blows up Joker’s lair. Margot Robbie was the best thing about David Ayer’s Suicide Squad so to see Quinn in her true comic book form brings a smile to the face.
Check it out below and watch the newest girl gang cut loose!
“Is that a hyena in the bathtub?” “I named him Bruce after that hunky Wayne guy.
- 1/10/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
While “Bohemian Rhapsody” lost at the Costume Designer Awards on Tuesday, it still ended up winning the most precursor prizes of the eight Best Picture nominees at the Oscars. This biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury won with four of the nine guilds at which it contended. It lost with the art directors, costume designers, makeup artists/hairstylists, producers and visual effects wizards.
Two of its Academy Awards rivals for the top award — “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” — did win over the costume designers. These victories in the fantasy and period film races respectively brought their overall hauls to three apiece. “Black Panther” had previously prevailed with the actors and art directors while “The Favourite” scored with the art directors and film editors. They are now tied with “Green Book,” which had wins with the actors, casting directors and producers.
“Crazy Rich Asians,” which was snubbed by the Oscars, also...
Two of its Academy Awards rivals for the top award — “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” — did win over the costume designers. These victories in the fantasy and period film races respectively brought their overall hauls to three apiece. “Black Panther” had previously prevailed with the actors and art directors while “The Favourite” scored with the art directors and film editors. They are now tied with “Green Book,” which had wins with the actors, casting directors and producers.
“Crazy Rich Asians,” which was snubbed by the Oscars, also...
- 2/20/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
With the Writers Guild and Motion Picture Sound Editors awards on Sunday (February 17), we’ve now heard from 12 of the 13 guilds. The costume designers don’t weigh in till hours after Oscar voting ends on Tuesday, February 19.
The winners with the writers were “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (adapted”) and “Eighth Grade” (original) while “A Quiet Place” took the top sound editing award. The Oscar frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay, “The Favourite,” was ineligible at the WGA Awards. Over on the sound side, two other Best Picture nominees, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Roma,” picked up two and one prizes respectively.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” had also won on Saturday with the sound mixers at the Cinema Audio Society Awards. That one-two punch moves this biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury into first on our guild awards scorecard with four wins following its success with the actors and film editors.
That haul puts “Bohemian Rhapsody...
The winners with the writers were “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (adapted”) and “Eighth Grade” (original) while “A Quiet Place” took the top sound editing award. The Oscar frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay, “The Favourite,” was ineligible at the WGA Awards. Over on the sound side, two other Best Picture nominees, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Roma,” picked up two and one prizes respectively.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” had also won on Saturday with the sound mixers at the Cinema Audio Society Awards. That one-two punch moves this biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury into first on our guild awards scorecard with four wins following its success with the actors and film editors.
That haul puts “Bohemian Rhapsody...
- 2/18/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
It took till the last weekend of guild awards season but “A Star is Born” finally picked up a prize at the Makeup and Hair Styling Awards on Saturday, February 16. This win for best contemporary makeup was particularly welcome as Bradley Cooper‘s remake of the Hollywood classic lost at the other guild awards of the evening. The Cinema Audio Society went with “Bohemian Rhapsody” for Best Sound Mixing.
This marked the third victory to date for the biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury following its success with the actors and film editors. “Crazy Rich Asians” picked up its third prize as well, with a win for contemporary hairstyling. It had previously won over both the art and casting directors. Each is now tied with “Green Book,” which has wins with the actors, casting directors and producers.
Two more guilds — the sound editors and writers — will chime in on Sunday.
This marked the third victory to date for the biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury following its success with the actors and film editors. “Crazy Rich Asians” picked up its third prize as well, with a win for contemporary hairstyling. It had previously won over both the art and casting directors. Each is now tied with “Green Book,” which has wins with the actors, casting directors and producers.
Two more guilds — the sound editors and writers — will chime in on Sunday.
- 2/17/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Last fall’s audience-pleaser is indeed a pleasant surprise, not because it’s a classic but because it isn’t plain awful. An unnecessary third remake of a Depression-era Cinderella story has been concocted to showcase the special talents of Lady Gaga, who indeed comes off as the most personable and deserving star-to-be-born since Judy Garland. Bradley Cooper stunned the industry by wearing almost all the creative hats on this thing — and producing an entertainment that will enhance the careers of all involved.
A Star Is Born
4K Ultra-hd + Blu-ray
Warner Home Video
2019 / Color / 2:41 widescreen / 135 min. / Street Date February 19, 2019 / 44.95
Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Anthony Ramos, Ravi Gavron, Ron Rifkin, Marlon Williams, Brandi Carlile.
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Film Editor: Jay Cassidy
Songs: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Edith Piaf, Jason Isbell, Paul Kennerley, Lukas Nelson
Written by Bradley Cooper, Eric Roth, Will Fetters...
A Star Is Born
4K Ultra-hd + Blu-ray
Warner Home Video
2019 / Color / 2:41 widescreen / 135 min. / Street Date February 19, 2019 / 44.95
Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Anthony Ramos, Ravi Gavron, Ron Rifkin, Marlon Williams, Brandi Carlile.
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Film Editor: Jay Cassidy
Songs: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Edith Piaf, Jason Isbell, Paul Kennerley, Lukas Nelson
Written by Bradley Cooper, Eric Roth, Will Fetters...
- 2/12/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
We’ re now more than two-thirds along the road to the Oscars with 9 of the 13 guilds having weighed in with their picks before academy voters begin casting their final ballots on Feb. 12. “Green Book” has won with the three of the eight groups heard from to date: actors, casting directors and producers.
After their success with the art directors, “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” are now tied with “Bohemian Rhapsody” at two wins apiece as detailed below. And “Roma” got on the scoreboard with that DGA win for multi-hyphenate Alfonso Cuaron, who lost the cinematography award on Feb. 9 to “Cold War” lenser Lukasz Zal.
Three more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound editors and writers — announce their winners during the eight days of voting for the Academy Awards. And the costume designers hold their awards mere hours after Academy Awards balloting ends on Feb. 20.
See Which film wins Best Picture...
After their success with the art directors, “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” are now tied with “Bohemian Rhapsody” at two wins apiece as detailed below. And “Roma” got on the scoreboard with that DGA win for multi-hyphenate Alfonso Cuaron, who lost the cinematography award on Feb. 9 to “Cold War” lenser Lukasz Zal.
Three more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound editors and writers — announce their winners during the eight days of voting for the Academy Awards. And the costume designers hold their awards mere hours after Academy Awards balloting ends on Feb. 20.
See Which film wins Best Picture...
- 2/11/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
We are now more than halfway along the road to the Oscars as the seventh of 13 guilds — the Visual Effects Society — handed out its precursor prizes on Feb. 5. Only one of the Best Picture nominees was in the running: “Bohemian Rhapsody” lost its bid for best supporting visual effects to “First Man.” That marked the first guild win for Damien Chazelle‘s biopic of Neil Armstrong.
The big winner with the Ves was “Avengers: Infinity War” which swept its four categories, including the guild equivalent of Best Picture – visual effects in a feature motion picture. Among its other wins was effects simulations. While it had contended for its depiction of Wakanda, the home of Black Panther, it won instead for bringing Titan to the screen. That wasn’t surprising given that the Ves had snubbed “Black Panther” across the board.
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12, we will also...
The big winner with the Ves was “Avengers: Infinity War” which swept its four categories, including the guild equivalent of Best Picture – visual effects in a feature motion picture. Among its other wins was effects simulations. While it had contended for its depiction of Wakanda, the home of Black Panther, it won instead for bringing Titan to the screen. That wasn’t surprising given that the Ves had snubbed “Black Panther” across the board.
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12, we will also...
- 2/6/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
When the 2019 Oscar nominations were announced, one-time Best Picture front-runner “A Star Is Born” was hit with two major snubs: Best Director for Bradley Cooper and Best Film Editing for Jay Cassidy. Of course, it’s still possible to win Best Picture without one of these two nominations — just ask “Argo” (snubbed for directing in 2012) and “Birdman” (shunned in editing in 2014). No film has ever won Best Picture without either a directing Or an editing bid. Can “A Star Is Born” make Oscars history by becoming the very first?
SEELady Gaga’s heart will go on: ‘Shallow’ may be the 1st soundtrack song to win top Grammy since ‘Titanic’ anthem
The good news for Warner Bros’ drama musical is that is was still nominated in eight categories: Best Picture, Best Actress (Lady Gaga), Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Supporting Actor (Sam Elliott), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing...
SEELady Gaga’s heart will go on: ‘Shallow’ may be the 1st soundtrack song to win top Grammy since ‘Titanic’ anthem
The good news for Warner Bros’ drama musical is that is was still nominated in eight categories: Best Picture, Best Actress (Lady Gaga), Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Supporting Actor (Sam Elliott), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing...
- 2/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Six of the 13 guilds have now weighed in with their picks of the year. On Feb. 2, it was the turn of the directors (“Roma” helmer Alfonso Cuaron took that award) and the art directors.
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12, we will also hear from the visual effects wizards (Feb. 5) and the lensers (Feb. 9). Four more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound mixers, sound editors and writers — have their say during the eight days of voting for the Oscars. And the costume designers announce their winners hours after Academy Awards balloting ends on Feb. 20.
“Green Book” has won with the three of the six groups so far: actors, casting directors and producers With their success at the Adg, “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” are now tied with “Bohemian Rhapsody” at two wins apiece as detailed below. And “Roma” got on board with that DGA win.
See Which film wins...
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12, we will also hear from the visual effects wizards (Feb. 5) and the lensers (Feb. 9). Four more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound mixers, sound editors and writers — have their say during the eight days of voting for the Oscars. And the costume designers announce their winners hours after Academy Awards balloting ends on Feb. 20.
“Green Book” has won with the three of the six groups so far: actors, casting directors and producers With their success at the Adg, “Black Panther” and “The Favourite” are now tied with “Bohemian Rhapsody” at two wins apiece as detailed below. And “Roma” got on board with that DGA win.
See Which film wins...
- 2/3/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Last night saw an under the radar precursor give out its prizes, which in turn may have shifted one of the Oscar categories. Yes, Friday evening saw the American Cinema Editors give out their annual Ace Eddie awards. This yearly event usually can clue us in to what the frontrunners for Best Film Editing at the Academy Awards are. That may well be the case again here, though if that’s true, the Academy and its voters are going to be making an usual choice. They already did in terms of their nominees in the category though, so I suppose this is just par for the course… In a bit of a surprise, the award for Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) went to John Ottman for his work on Bohemian Rhapsody. Ottman won in an upset over Barry Alexander Brown for BlacKkKlansman, Jay Cassidy for A Star Is Born, Tom Cross for First Man,...
- 2/2/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
With the Ace Eddie Awards on Feb. 1, we’ve now heard from 4 of the 13 guilds who give out prizes. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which had already racked up a win with SAG for lead Rami Malek, won with the cutters on the drama side. That moves it into second place on our guild awards scorecard behind “Green Book” which has won over the actors, casting directors and producers to date. And “The Favourite” got on the board with its comedy/musical win at the Ace Eddies.
On Feb. 2, we’ll hear from the directors (“Roma” helmer Alfonso Cuaron is tipped to take that prize) and the art directors who hand out awards in three genres. We expect “The Favourite” to win the period prize, “Black Panther” to claim the fantasy award and “Crazy Rich Asians” to nab the contemporary honor.
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12., we will also hear from the visual effects wizards (Feb.
On Feb. 2, we’ll hear from the directors (“Roma” helmer Alfonso Cuaron is tipped to take that prize) and the art directors who hand out awards in three genres. We expect “The Favourite” to win the period prize, “Black Panther” to claim the fantasy award and “Crazy Rich Asians” to nab the contemporary honor.
Before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12., we will also hear from the visual effects wizards (Feb.
- 2/2/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“Bohemian Rhapsody,” which has been on a roll since the Golden Globes, was the surprise dramatic editing winner for John Ottman at the 69th Ace Eddie Awards Friday at the Beverly Hilton.
“The Favourite” (Yorgos Mavropsaridis), “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (Robert Fisher Jr.), and “Free Solo” (Bob Eisenhardt) took home comedy, animation, and documentary feature honors.
Ace is usually a great Oscar bellwether for editing (24 out of the last 28 years ), so Ottman now becomes the favorite for his deft balancing of the Freddie Mercury story (Best Actor frontrunner Rami Malek) with the Queen story under difficult circumstances when director Bryan Singer was fired and replaced by Dexter Fletcher. Ottman beat “Roma” director/editor Alfonso Cuarón and co-editor Adam Gough, Barry Alexander Brown (“BlacKkKlansman”), Tom Cross (“First Man”), and Jay Cassidy (“A Star Is Born”).
However, Ottman faces Oscar competition from Brown, Mavropsaridis, Hank Corwin (“Vice”), and Patrick J. Don Vito...
“The Favourite” (Yorgos Mavropsaridis), “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (Robert Fisher Jr.), and “Free Solo” (Bob Eisenhardt) took home comedy, animation, and documentary feature honors.
Ace is usually a great Oscar bellwether for editing (24 out of the last 28 years ), so Ottman now becomes the favorite for his deft balancing of the Freddie Mercury story (Best Actor frontrunner Rami Malek) with the Queen story under difficult circumstances when director Bryan Singer was fired and replaced by Dexter Fletcher. Ottman beat “Roma” director/editor Alfonso Cuarón and co-editor Adam Gough, Barry Alexander Brown (“BlacKkKlansman”), Tom Cross (“First Man”), and Jay Cassidy (“A Star Is Born”).
However, Ottman faces Oscar competition from Brown, Mavropsaridis, Hank Corwin (“Vice”), and Patrick J. Don Vito...
- 2/2/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Before nominations for the Oscars were announced on Jan. 22, we’d already heard from the producers and actors with their picks for the best of the year. On Thursday Jan. 31, the casting directors chimed in with their choices. This weekend, three more groups (art directors, directors, film editors) will hand out prizes. And two more — the lensers and visual effects wizards — hold their awards before final Oscar voting begins on Feb. 12.
Four more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound mixers, sound editors and writers — weigh in during the eight days of voting for the Academy Awards. And the costume designers have their say hours after Oscar balloting ends on Feb. 20.
“A Star is Born,” which reaped eight Oscar nominations, is in the running for 12 of the 13 guild awards missing out only with Visual Effects Society. It has yet to win with any of the three groups heard from to date.
Four more groups — makeup artists & hair stylists, sound mixers, sound editors and writers — weigh in during the eight days of voting for the Academy Awards. And the costume designers have their say hours after Oscar balloting ends on Feb. 20.
“A Star is Born,” which reaped eight Oscar nominations, is in the running for 12 of the 13 guild awards missing out only with Visual Effects Society. It has yet to win with any of the three groups heard from to date.
- 2/1/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Marvel’s zeitgeist-grabbing “Black Panther” dominated the Oscar craft races on Tuesday, grabbing six nominations for costume design, production design, score (composer Ludwig Göransson), song (“All the Stars”), sound editing, and sound mixing.
But it was snubbed for visual effects after being talked up as a frontrunner, and cinematographer Rachel Morrison missed out on her second nomination after breaking the glass ceiling for last year’s “Mudbound.” While the VFX branch may have deemed the effects as too supportive, Morrison perhaps fell prey to the confusion surrounding where cinematography ends and VFX begins.
Read More: 2019 Oscar Nominations Full List: ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ Land 10 Noms Each
Wakanda architect Hannah Beachler led the way as the first African-American nominated for production design, helping director Ryan Coogler achieve his vision of unity with her unique version of Afrofuturism. Also recognized as part of that crucial collaboration was costume designer Ruth Carter (snagging her third nomination).
Meanwhile,...
But it was snubbed for visual effects after being talked up as a frontrunner, and cinematographer Rachel Morrison missed out on her second nomination after breaking the glass ceiling for last year’s “Mudbound.” While the VFX branch may have deemed the effects as too supportive, Morrison perhaps fell prey to the confusion surrounding where cinematography ends and VFX begins.
Read More: 2019 Oscar Nominations Full List: ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ Land 10 Noms Each
Wakanda architect Hannah Beachler led the way as the first African-American nominated for production design, helping director Ryan Coogler achieve his vision of unity with her unique version of Afrofuturism. Also recognized as part of that crucial collaboration was costume designer Ruth Carter (snagging her third nomination).
Meanwhile,...
- 1/22/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
We just heard from the Motion Picture Sound Editors society with their nominees for the best of the year. These maestros of sound were the last of the 13 guilds and societies to weigh in with their choices following the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, directors, film editors, makeup artists & hairstylists, producers, sound mixers, visual effects wizards and writers.
“A Star is Born” reaped two bids from the Mpse and ends this phase of awards season with nominations from 12 of the 13 precursor prizes (it missed out only for visual effects). Among the other leading Oscar contenders, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is now sitting in second place alone as it reaped two bids as well from the sound editors.
“Black Panther” likewise earned two nominations from the Mpse and moves into a tie for third with “BlacKkKlansman” as each has nominations from eight guilds. And with its two Mpse bids, “The Favourite...
“A Star is Born” reaped two bids from the Mpse and ends this phase of awards season with nominations from 12 of the 13 precursor prizes (it missed out only for visual effects). Among the other leading Oscar contenders, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is now sitting in second place alone as it reaped two bids as well from the sound editors.
“Black Panther” likewise earned two nominations from the Mpse and moves into a tie for third with “BlacKkKlansman” as each has nominations from eight guilds. And with its two Mpse bids, “The Favourite...
- 1/18/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Marvel’s “Black Panther” is being called the X-factor in the Oscar craft races, and could dominate on Tuesday, grabbing somewhere between four and eight nominations. That’s primarily because of the imaginative and opulent depiction of African culture and black identity through Wakanda.
It’s world building at its finest, thanks to director Ryan Coogler’s social consciousness and detailed collaboration with production designer Hannah Beachler, costume designer Ruth Carter, and cinematographer Rachel Morrison. Together, they created a powerful force of Afrofuturism that elevated the McU.
Read More: ‘Black Panther’: Building Wakanda on Ryan Coogler’s Vision of Identity and Unity
As a result, Beachler and Carter should definitely secure nominations. In fact, for Beachler it would mark the first in her craft for an African-American. However, Morrison (who made history last year as the first female Oscar nominee in cinematography for “Mudbound”) is more of a long...
It’s world building at its finest, thanks to director Ryan Coogler’s social consciousness and detailed collaboration with production designer Hannah Beachler, costume designer Ruth Carter, and cinematographer Rachel Morrison. Together, they created a powerful force of Afrofuturism that elevated the McU.
Read More: ‘Black Panther’: Building Wakanda on Ryan Coogler’s Vision of Identity and Unity
As a result, Beachler and Carter should definitely secure nominations. In fact, for Beachler it would mark the first in her craft for an African-American. However, Morrison (who made history last year as the first female Oscar nominee in cinematography for “Mudbound”) is more of a long...
- 1/18/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
We just heard from the Visual Effects Society with their nominees for the best of the year. These wizards of wonder were the 12th of 13 guilds and societies to weigh in with their choices following the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, directors, film editors, makeup artists & hairstylists, producers, sound mixers and writers. (The sound editors don’t chime in till the end of the month.)
The Ves brought an end to the streak for “A Star is Born” that had seen it reap bids from the first 11 precursor prizes to reveal their rosters. Among the other leading Oscar contenders, “Bohemian Rhapsody” reaped a bid for it supporting visual effects and now moves into a tie for second place on the overall list with “BlacKkKlansman” with nominations from eight guilds.
“Black Panther,” which was snubbed by the Ves remains one back, having been recognized by seven groups as...
The Ves brought an end to the streak for “A Star is Born” that had seen it reap bids from the first 11 precursor prizes to reveal their rosters. Among the other leading Oscar contenders, “Bohemian Rhapsody” reaped a bid for it supporting visual effects and now moves into a tie for second place on the overall list with “BlacKkKlansman” with nominations from eight guilds.
“Black Panther,” which was snubbed by the Ves remains one back, having been recognized by seven groups as...
- 1/15/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The critics have spoken.
See who took home trophies for this year’s best TV shows and movies at the 2019 Critics Choice Awards, broadcast Sunday night on the CW, below.
Film
Best Picture
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
First Man
Green Book
If Beale Street Could Talk
Mary Poppins Returns
Roma
A Star Is Born
Vice
Best Director
Damien Chazelle – First Man
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born
Alfonso Cuarón – Roma
Peter Farrelly – Green Book
Yorgos Lanthimos – The Favourite
Spike Lee – BlacKkKlansman
Adam McKay – Vice
Best Actor
Christian Bale – Vice
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born
Willem Dafoe – At Eternity...
See who took home trophies for this year’s best TV shows and movies at the 2019 Critics Choice Awards, broadcast Sunday night on the CW, below.
Film
Best Picture
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
First Man
Green Book
If Beale Street Could Talk
Mary Poppins Returns
Roma
A Star Is Born
Vice
Best Director
Damien Chazelle – First Man
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born
Alfonso Cuarón – Roma
Peter Farrelly – Green Book
Yorgos Lanthimos – The Favourite
Spike Lee – BlacKkKlansman
Adam McKay – Vice
Best Actor
Christian Bale – Vice
Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born
Willem Dafoe – At Eternity...
- 1/14/2019
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
“Roma” was the big winner at the Critics’ Choice Awards, winning Best Picture, Foreign-Language Film, Director, and Cinematography (both for Alfonso Cuarón). Other honorees include Christian Bale, who was named Best Actor for his performance as Dick Cheney in “Vice,” and Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”) and Glenn Close (“The Wife”), who tied for Best Actress.
Hosted by Taye Diggs and presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (Bfca) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (Btja), this year’s ceremony finds “The Favourite” living up to its name by leading all films with 14 nominations. Yorgos Lanthimos’ period piece is followed by fellow Best Picture nominees “Black Panther” (12 nods), “First Man” (10), and “Vice” (9).
The broadcast is airing live on the CW, and IndieWire will be updating the list of winners throughout the show.
Best Picture
“Black Panther”
“BlacKkKlansman”
“The Favourite”
“First Man”
“Green Book”
“If Beale Street Could Talk”
“Mary Poppins Returns...
Hosted by Taye Diggs and presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (Bfca) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (Btja), this year’s ceremony finds “The Favourite” living up to its name by leading all films with 14 nominations. Yorgos Lanthimos’ period piece is followed by fellow Best Picture nominees “Black Panther” (12 nods), “First Man” (10), and “Vice” (9).
The broadcast is airing live on the CW, and IndieWire will be updating the list of winners throughout the show.
Best Picture
“Black Panther”
“BlacKkKlansman”
“The Favourite”
“First Man”
“Green Book”
“If Beale Street Could Talk”
“Mary Poppins Returns...
- 1/14/2019
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
The 2019 Critics’ Choice Movie and TV Awards were handed out on Sunday (January 13), during a three-hour ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California that aired on the CW Network. This marked the 24th year that the 350 plus members of the Broadcast Film Critics Assn. have awarded prizes while it is the ninth time that their counterparts in the Broadcast Television Journalists Assn. have done so. Scroll down to see the full list of winners (and nominees) in every one of the 42 categories.
On the film front, “The Favourite” leads with a whopping 14 nominations. Close behind with 12 bids is “Black Panther” while “First Man” also cracked double digits with 10 nominations in total. There is a three-way tie among the nominees for fourth place while regional critics darling “Roma” reaped eight bids.
Over on the TV side, awards powerhouse Netflix is in first with 20 nominations, with four of those for their new comedy “Glow.
On the film front, “The Favourite” leads with a whopping 14 nominations. Close behind with 12 bids is “Black Panther” while “First Man” also cracked double digits with 10 nominations in total. There is a three-way tie among the nominees for fourth place while regional critics darling “Roma” reaped eight bids.
Over on the TV side, awards powerhouse Netflix is in first with 20 nominations, with four of those for their new comedy “Glow.
- 1/13/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The awards shows will continue until morale improves. Next up in the season that never truly ends are the Critics’ Choice Awards, which air on The CW tonight at 7:00 p.m. Est. Taye Diggs is hosting the ceremony, which takes place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and is presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. “The Favourite” leads all films with 14 nominations, followed by fellow Best Picture nominee “Black Panther.” So how to watch the ceremony if you don’t have cable?
It may be a little tricky. You can use an over-the-air antenna on the off chance that you have one (and The CW’s website has information on how to find your local channel), or you can use YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV, or DirecTV Now. If none of those work for you, worry not: IndieWire will be...
It may be a little tricky. You can use an over-the-air antenna on the off chance that you have one (and The CW’s website has information on how to find your local channel), or you can use YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV, or DirecTV Now. If none of those work for you, worry not: IndieWire will be...
- 1/13/2019
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
The Critics’ Choice Awards will be handed out on Jan. 13, 2018, during a three-hour ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California that will air live on the CW Network beginning at 7:00 p.m. Et. This is the 24th year that the 350 plus members of the Broadcast Film Critics Assn. have handed out prizes while it is the ninth time that their counterparts in the Broadcast Television Journalists Assn. have done so.
Among films, “The Favourite” leads with a whopping 14 nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Close behind with 12 bids is “Black Panther” while “First Man” also cracked double digits with 10 nominations in total. There is a three-way tie among the nominees for fourth place while regional critics darling “Roma” reaped eight bids. Scroll down to see the full list of nominees in all 25 categories.
See 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards: Full winners list in the 25 film and 17 TV categories [Updating Live]
Over on the TV side,...
Among films, “The Favourite” leads with a whopping 14 nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Close behind with 12 bids is “Black Panther” while “First Man” also cracked double digits with 10 nominations in total. There is a three-way tie among the nominees for fourth place while regional critics darling “Roma” reaped eight bids. Scroll down to see the full list of nominees in all 25 categories.
See 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards: Full winners list in the 25 film and 17 TV categories [Updating Live]
Over on the TV side,...
- 1/13/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“A Star is Born” kept its perfect track record with the guild awards on January 10, as it numbered among the nominations announced for both the Costume Designers Guild (Cdg) and the Makeup and Hairstyling (Muahs) Awards.
Those nominations mean that his remake of the Hollywood classic is now 11 for 11 with the guild and society awards. It had already been cited by the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, directors, film editors, producers and writers as one of the best of the year in their respective fields. Not surprisingly, “A Star is Born” leads our predictions to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
With bids from both the costume designers and make-up artists & hairstylists, “BlacKkKlansman” is now in second place with mentions at eight of these precursors.
Sharing third place, with seven guilds apiece, are three films that merited nominations from both the Cdg and Muahs — “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and...
Those nominations mean that his remake of the Hollywood classic is now 11 for 11 with the guild and society awards. It had already been cited by the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, directors, film editors, producers and writers as one of the best of the year in their respective fields. Not surprisingly, “A Star is Born” leads our predictions to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
With bids from both the costume designers and make-up artists & hairstylists, “BlacKkKlansman” is now in second place with mentions at eight of these precursors.
Sharing third place, with seven guilds apiece, are three films that merited nominations from both the Cdg and Muahs — “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and...
- 1/10/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
January 8 was a great day for “A Star is Born” and Bradley Cooper. The neophyte helmer was nominated twice by the Directors Guild of America. He contends for the both the big prize, Best Director, and for the first-time feature award. Earlier in the day, the sound mixing team for his film had reaped a bid with the Cinema Audio Society.
These nominations mean that his remake of the Hollywood classic keeps its perfect track record with the guild awards. It had already been cited by the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, film editors, producers and writers as one of the best of the year in their respective fields. Not surprisingly, “A Star is Born” is our frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
With their bids at the DGA, Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Peter Farrelly (“Green Book”), Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”) and Adam McKay (“Vice”) move their movies up...
These nominations mean that his remake of the Hollywood classic keeps its perfect track record with the guild awards. It had already been cited by the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, film editors, producers and writers as one of the best of the year in their respective fields. Not surprisingly, “A Star is Born” is our frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
With their bids at the DGA, Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Peter Farrelly (“Green Book”), Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”) and Adam McKay (“Vice”) move their movies up...
- 1/8/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“A Star is Born” maintained its perfect track record with the guild awards by reaping a bid from the Cinema Audio Society for Best Sound Mixing on Tuesday. The Cas was the eighth guild to weigh in with their picks for the best of the year. Bradley Cooper‘s remake of the Hollywood classic had already been cited by the actors, art directors, casting directors, cinematographers, film editors, producers and writers as one of the best of the year in their respective fields. Not surprisingly, it is our frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
With their bids at the Cas, “Black Panther, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “A Quiet Place” join six other films with nominations at five precursors each. The other half dozen movies so cited are “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma” and “Vice.”
All of these but “Crazy Rich Asians” and “A Quiet Place...
With their bids at the Cas, “Black Panther, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “A Quiet Place” join six other films with nominations at five precursors each. The other half dozen movies so cited are “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma” and “Vice.”
All of these but “Crazy Rich Asians” and “A Quiet Place...
- 1/8/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
We’ve now heard from six of the guilds — actors, art directors, cinematographers, film editors, producers and writers — as well as the casting directors with their nominees for the best of the year in their respective fields.
Only one film — “A Star is Born” — has reaped bids from all seven precursor prizes. Not surprisingly, it is our frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Six films – “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma” and “Vice” — have been cited by five precursors. All of these but “Crazy Rich Asians” number among our top 10 Best Picture contenders. But could we be underestimating this comedy blockbuster, which is currently in 14th place on our chart?
The current roster is rounded out by “Black Panther” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which are both in contention at four guilds as well as three-time contender “Mary Poppins Returns” and two-time nominee “If Beale Street Could Talk.
Only one film — “A Star is Born” — has reaped bids from all seven precursor prizes. Not surprisingly, it is our frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Six films – “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma” and “Vice” — have been cited by five precursors. All of these but “Crazy Rich Asians” number among our top 10 Best Picture contenders. But could we be underestimating this comedy blockbuster, which is currently in 14th place on our chart?
The current roster is rounded out by “Black Panther” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which are both in contention at four guilds as well as three-time contender “Mary Poppins Returns” and two-time nominee “If Beale Street Could Talk.
- 1/7/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
It was a busy morning for precursor awards today, wasn’t it? Not only are we still recovering from what went on at the Golden Globes last night, a quartet of important stepping stones to Oscar announced their nominees. The nominations came from the Ace Eddies (the Guild for film editors), the American Society of Cinematographers (the Guild for cinematography), the Art Directors Guild, and of course, the Writers Guild. The latter, as usual, had disqualified some high profile contenders, so that’s important to keep in mind, but the former three have given us a decent look at the likeliest Academy Award nominees in Best Production Design and Best Film Editing, respectively. The four precursors represented Guilds that actually correspond with Academy members, so keep that in mind. Ace Eddie and Adg separate into multiple categories, so that’s worth making note of, as well. Also, as you might imagine,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
“Roma” director Alfonso Cuarón and co-editor Adam Gough led the 9th annual Ace Eddie feature film nominations, joining Barry Alexander Brown (“BlacKkKlansman”), John Ottman (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Tom Cross (“First Man”), and Jay Cassidy (“A Star Is Born”). The awards will be presented on February 1 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Nominated for comedy feature were Myron Kerstein (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Craig Alpert, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir and Dirk Westervelt (“Deadpool 2”), Yorgos Mavropsaridis (“The Favourite”), Patrick J. Don Vito (“Green Book”), and Hank Corwin (Vice”).
Left out were “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Black Panther.” Editing nominations tend to include the eventual Best Picture winner.
Animation nominees included Golden Globe winner “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, “Incredibles 2” (Stephen Schaffer), and “Isle of Dogs”.
Feature documentary nominees were led by “Free Solo” (Bob Eisenhardt), “Rbg” (Carla Gutierrez), “Three Identical Strangers” (Michael Harte), and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Jeff Malmberg and Aaron Wickenden.
Nominated for comedy feature were Myron Kerstein (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Craig Alpert, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir and Dirk Westervelt (“Deadpool 2”), Yorgos Mavropsaridis (“The Favourite”), Patrick J. Don Vito (“Green Book”), and Hank Corwin (Vice”).
Left out were “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Black Panther.” Editing nominations tend to include the eventual Best Picture winner.
Animation nominees included Golden Globe winner “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, “Incredibles 2” (Stephen Schaffer), and “Isle of Dogs”.
Feature documentary nominees were led by “Free Solo” (Bob Eisenhardt), “Rbg” (Carla Gutierrez), “Three Identical Strangers” (Michael Harte), and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Jeff Malmberg and Aaron Wickenden.
- 1/7/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Adam Driver stars as Flip Zimmerman and John David Washington as Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, a Focus Features release.
Credit: David Lee / Focus Features
American Cinema Editors (Ace), the honorary society of the world’s top film editors, today announced nominations for the 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in 11 categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed during Ace’s annual black-tie awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 1 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel and will be presided over by Ace President, Stephen Rivkin, Ace.
Final ballots open Jan. 11 and close on Jan. 21
Nominees For 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards
Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic):
BlacKkKlansman
Barry Alexander Brown
Bohemian Rhapsody
John Ottman, Ace
First Man
Tom Cross, Ace
Roma
Alfonso Cuarón & Adam Gough
A Star is Born
Jay Cassidy, Ace
Ryan Reynolds stars as Deadpool in Twentieth Century Fox’s Deadpool 2.
Credit: David Lee / Focus Features
American Cinema Editors (Ace), the honorary society of the world’s top film editors, today announced nominations for the 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in 11 categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed during Ace’s annual black-tie awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 1 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel and will be presided over by Ace President, Stephen Rivkin, Ace.
Final ballots open Jan. 11 and close on Jan. 21
Nominees For 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards
Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic):
BlacKkKlansman
Barry Alexander Brown
Bohemian Rhapsody
John Ottman, Ace
First Man
Tom Cross, Ace
Roma
Alfonso Cuarón & Adam Gough
A Star is Born
Jay Cassidy, Ace
Ryan Reynolds stars as Deadpool in Twentieth Century Fox’s Deadpool 2.
- 1/7/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Bohemian Rhapsody, BlacKkKlansman, Roma and The Assassination of Gianni Versace are among the films and TV shows that can add another nomination to their 2019 tallies as the American Cinema Editors announced candidates today for the 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards.
Ace announced nominations to recognize outstanding editing in 11 categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed at Ace’s annual awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, Feb. 1. Final ballots open Jan. 11 and close on Jan. 21.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic):
BlacKkKlansman Barry Alexander Brown
Bohemian Rhapsody John Ottman, Ace
First Man Tom Cross, Ace
Roma Alfonso Cuarón & Adam Gough
A Star is Born Jay Cassidy, Ace
Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy):
Crazy Rich Asians Myron Kerstein
Deadpool 2 Craig Alpert, Ace, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir & Dirk Westervelt
The Favourite Yorgos Mavropsaridis, Ace
Green Book Patrick J. Don Vito
Vice Hank Corwin,...
Ace announced nominations to recognize outstanding editing in 11 categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed at Ace’s annual awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, Feb. 1. Final ballots open Jan. 11 and close on Jan. 21.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic):
BlacKkKlansman Barry Alexander Brown
Bohemian Rhapsody John Ottman, Ace
First Man Tom Cross, Ace
Roma Alfonso Cuarón & Adam Gough
A Star is Born Jay Cassidy, Ace
Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy):
Crazy Rich Asians Myron Kerstein
Deadpool 2 Craig Alpert, Ace, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir & Dirk Westervelt
The Favourite Yorgos Mavropsaridis, Ace
Green Book Patrick J. Don Vito
Vice Hank Corwin,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Nominations for the 69th annual edition of the Ace Eddie Awards bestowed by the American Cinema Editors were announced on Monday (Jan. 7). Our top five frontrunners for Best Picture at the Oscars — “A Star is Born,” “BlacKklansman,” “Green Book,” “The Favourite” and “Roma” — number among the 10 feature films in contention here as do several of their lower ranked rivals. Scroll down to see the full list of nominations.
The nearly 1,000 members of Ace will get their final ballots on Jan. 11 and have until Jan. 21 to complete them. These kudos, honoring the best cutting in film and television, will be handed out on Feb. 1 in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. (Read our full report on the Ace Eddie Awards nominations.)
In 1992, the Eddies went from three to five nominees (matching that of the Oscars) and in 2000 it split the award in two, with five nominees for each of drama and comedy/musical.
The nearly 1,000 members of Ace will get their final ballots on Jan. 11 and have until Jan. 21 to complete them. These kudos, honoring the best cutting in film and television, will be handed out on Feb. 1 in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. (Read our full report on the Ace Eddie Awards nominations.)
In 1992, the Eddies went from three to five nominees (matching that of the Oscars) and in 2000 it split the award in two, with five nominees for each of drama and comedy/musical.
- 1/7/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards to take place on February 1 in Los Angeles.
First Man, Roma, Bohemian Rhapsody, BlacKkKlansman, and A Star Is Born have been nominated for dramatic feature editing honours by the American Cinema Editors (Ace).
The group also announced on Monday (6) that Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, The Favourite, Green Book, and Vice will contest the comedy feature category.
In the television categories, there is recognition for Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in the non-commercial comedy TV category, and Ozark and Bodyguard in the non-commercial dramatic TV contest.
The 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards will take place on February 1 in Los Angeles.
First Man, Roma, Bohemian Rhapsody, BlacKkKlansman, and A Star Is Born have been nominated for dramatic feature editing honours by the American Cinema Editors (Ace).
The group also announced on Monday (6) that Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, The Favourite, Green Book, and Vice will contest the comedy feature category.
In the television categories, there is recognition for Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in the non-commercial comedy TV category, and Ozark and Bodyguard in the non-commercial dramatic TV contest.
The 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards will take place on February 1 in Los Angeles.
- 1/7/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Golden Globe winners “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Green Book” were among the nominees for this year’s American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards, it was announced Monday.
In the dramatic field, members of the organization voted “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First Man” and “Roma” alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s celebrated remake. In comedy, “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Deadpool 2,” “The Favourite” and “Vice” joined Peter Farrelly’s ’60s-set race-relations yarn starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
Animated nominees were “Incredibles 2,” “Isle of Dogs” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” while feature documentary nominees included “Free Solo,” “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
On the television side, FX’s “Atlanta,” AMC’s “Better Call Saul” and Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” each picked up nominations for multiple episodes. They were joined by entries from HBO’s “Barry” and “Insecure,” NBC’s “The Good Place,” IFC’s “Portlandia,...
In the dramatic field, members of the organization voted “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First Man” and “Roma” alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s celebrated remake. In comedy, “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Deadpool 2,” “The Favourite” and “Vice” joined Peter Farrelly’s ’60s-set race-relations yarn starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
Animated nominees were “Incredibles 2,” “Isle of Dogs” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” while feature documentary nominees included “Free Solo,” “Rbg,” “Three Identical Strangers” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
On the television side, FX’s “Atlanta,” AMC’s “Better Call Saul” and Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” each picked up nominations for multiple episodes. They were joined by entries from HBO’s “Barry” and “Insecure,” NBC’s “The Good Place,” IFC’s “Portlandia,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
“BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First Man,” “Roma” and “A Star Is Born” have been nominated as the best-edited dramatic films of 2018 by the American Cinema Editors, which announced its nominations for the 69th Annual Ace Eddie Awards on Monday.
In the Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) category, the nominees were “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Deadpool 2,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book” and “Vice.”
“Black Panther” is the most surprising omission from the Ace Eddie nominations, and the film most likely to land an Oscar nomination even after being bypassed by the honorary society of top editors.
Also Read: Producers Guild Awards Nominations Include 'Roma,' 'Black Panther,' 'A Star Is Born' - and Also 'Crazy Rich Asians'
In recent years, more than 90 percent of the Oscar nominees in the Best Film Editing category have first been recognized by the American Cinema Editors. The vast majority of...
In the Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) category, the nominees were “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Deadpool 2,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book” and “Vice.”
“Black Panther” is the most surprising omission from the Ace Eddie nominations, and the film most likely to land an Oscar nomination even after being bypassed by the honorary society of top editors.
Also Read: Producers Guild Awards Nominations Include 'Roma,' 'Black Panther,' 'A Star Is Born' - and Also 'Crazy Rich Asians'
In recent years, more than 90 percent of the Oscar nominees in the Best Film Editing category have first been recognized by the American Cinema Editors. The vast majority of...
- 1/7/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
This award season the best editing navigated complex mood swings in capturing love and pain in such Oscar contenders as “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” “The Favourite,” “First Man,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Green Book,” and “Widows.”
Several movies started off strong with the bold opening, including the mopping of water in the credit scene in “Roma,” the perilous X-15 flight in “First Man,” and the juxtaposition of Viola Davis in bed with Liam Neeson with the botched heist in “Widows.”
“Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón’s black-and-white childhood remembrance of things past, establishes a rhythm as well as a cleansing metaphor about life and memory with the flow of water in the opening. Cuarón, who served as editor with co-editor Adam Gough, created a dance with his pacing, making the viewer a voyeur in a family drama filled with daily adventures that ebb and flow in intensity.
The director meticulously...
Several movies started off strong with the bold opening, including the mopping of water in the credit scene in “Roma,” the perilous X-15 flight in “First Man,” and the juxtaposition of Viola Davis in bed with Liam Neeson with the botched heist in “Widows.”
“Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón’s black-and-white childhood remembrance of things past, establishes a rhythm as well as a cleansing metaphor about life and memory with the flow of water in the opening. Cuarón, who served as editor with co-editor Adam Gough, created a dance with his pacing, making the viewer a voyeur in a family drama filled with daily adventures that ebb and flow in intensity.
The director meticulously...
- 12/13/2018
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Only three films reaped double digit nominations for the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Film Awards. “The Favourite” leads with 14 bids while “Black Panther” scored an even dozen and the “First Man” has 10 in total. Three films are tied for fourth place on the overall list: “Mary Poppins Returns,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Vice”). Regional critics darling “Roma” earned eight nominations. Scroll down to see the full list of contenders in every category.
Below, check out the complete breakdown of nominations by studio and by film:
14 nominations
“The Favourite”
Best Picture
Best Actress – Olivia Colman
Best Supporting Actress – Emma Stone
Best Supporting Actress – Rachel Weisz
Best Director – Yorgos Lanthimos
Best Original Sceenplay – Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara
Best Cinematography – Robbie Ryan
Best Editing – Yorgos Lanthimos
Best Costume Design – Sandy Powell
Best Hair and Makeup
Best Production Design – Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Comedy
Best Actress in a...
Below, check out the complete breakdown of nominations by studio and by film:
14 nominations
“The Favourite”
Best Picture
Best Actress – Olivia Colman
Best Supporting Actress – Emma Stone
Best Supporting Actress – Rachel Weisz
Best Director – Yorgos Lanthimos
Best Original Sceenplay – Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara
Best Cinematography – Robbie Ryan
Best Editing – Yorgos Lanthimos
Best Costume Design – Sandy Powell
Best Hair and Makeup
Best Production Design – Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Comedy
Best Actress in a...
- 12/10/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“The Favourite” leads the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards for film with a whopping 14 nominations. Close behind with 12 bids is “Black Panther” while “First Man” also cracked double digits with 10 nominations in total. There is a three-way tie among the nominees for fourth place while regional critics darling “Roma” reaped eight bids. Scroll down to see the full list of contenders in every category.
These prizes are bestowed by the Broadcast Film Critics Assn. (Bfca), which comprises more than 300 film critics from television, radio, and online media. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on January 13, 2018, in the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica, California. The two-hour broadcast will air live on the CW Network at 8:00pm Eastern and Pacific.
See Critics’ Choice Awards 2019: ‘The Favourite’ is just that with 14 nominations but watch out for ‘Black Panther’
Best Picture
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
First Man
Green Book...
These prizes are bestowed by the Broadcast Film Critics Assn. (Bfca), which comprises more than 300 film critics from television, radio, and online media. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on January 13, 2018, in the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica, California. The two-hour broadcast will air live on the CW Network at 8:00pm Eastern and Pacific.
See Critics’ Choice Awards 2019: ‘The Favourite’ is just that with 14 nominations but watch out for ‘Black Panther’
Best Picture
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
First Man
Green Book...
- 12/10/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Fox Searchlight’s “The Favourite,” directed by rising art-house star Yorgos Lanthimos, led the field of film nominees for the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards, the Broadcast Film Critics Assn. announced Monday. The period comedy, a biting send-up of the court of Queen Anne, received 14 nominations including best picture, director, actress (Olivia Colman), supporting actress (Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz), best comedy and a host of craft category mentions.
A few paces behind was Disney’s “Black Panther” with 12 nominations and Universal’s “First Man” with 10. Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” Warner Bros.’ “A Star Is Born” and Annapurna’s “Vice” each earned nine nominations. Netflix’s “Roma” scored eight nominations while Universal’s “Green Book” picked up seven.
Those films joined Focus’ “BlacKkKlansman” and Annapurna’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” in the best picture field, historically a prognosticative snapshot of the motion picture Academy’s ultimate lineup.
In the Bfca’s genre categories,...
A few paces behind was Disney’s “Black Panther” with 12 nominations and Universal’s “First Man” with 10. Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” Warner Bros.’ “A Star Is Born” and Annapurna’s “Vice” each earned nine nominations. Netflix’s “Roma” scored eight nominations while Universal’s “Green Book” picked up seven.
Those films joined Focus’ “BlacKkKlansman” and Annapurna’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” in the best picture field, historically a prognosticative snapshot of the motion picture Academy’s ultimate lineup.
In the Bfca’s genre categories,...
- 12/10/2018
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
Bradley Cooper had a shot some years ago to play the tortured country rock singer, Jack, in A Star Is Born. Clint Eastwood was then attached to direct.
But being a young actor, Cooper said, “I knew, deep down, I hadn’t lived enough and wouldn’t play that character.” But then he did – he played hardened Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle in Eastwood’s American Sniper. Both Eastwood and Cooper were watching Annie Lennox perform I Put a Spell on You on TV, and Cooper was blown away by how fierce her performance was, singing with her veins throbbing in her neck.
He suggested to Eastwood that they consider A Star Is Born again. He wasn’t into it, so Cooper, who already had the beginning of the film and how it would look in his head, pitched to then-Warner Bros. production boss Greg Silverman.
But being a young actor, Cooper said, “I knew, deep down, I hadn’t lived enough and wouldn’t play that character.” But then he did – he played hardened Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle in Eastwood’s American Sniper. Both Eastwood and Cooper were watching Annie Lennox perform I Put a Spell on You on TV, and Cooper was blown away by how fierce her performance was, singing with her veins throbbing in her neck.
He suggested to Eastwood that they consider A Star Is Born again. He wasn’t into it, so Cooper, who already had the beginning of the film and how it would look in his head, pitched to then-Warner Bros. production boss Greg Silverman.
- 12/1/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Playback is a Variety / iHeartRadio podcast bringing you conversations with the talents behind many of today’s hottest films. New episodes air every Thursday.
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born” has taken on a life of its own. After a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, which included a technical snafu that caused a mid-screening delay (torture for Cooper at the time), the film launched into release and has gobbled up nearly $200 million in domestic box office receipts, with another $160 internationally. Eager to transition to the role of filmmaker, inspired by short films from masters like Martin Scorsese (“Life Lessons”) and Wes Anderson (“Hotel Chevalier”), Cooper found in the time-tested property an opportunity to explore many of the themes that spoke to him.
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Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born” has taken on a life of its own. After a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, which included a technical snafu that caused a mid-screening delay (torture for Cooper at the time), the film launched into release and has gobbled up nearly $200 million in domestic box office receipts, with another $160 internationally. Eager to transition to the role of filmmaker, inspired by short films from masters like Martin Scorsese (“Life Lessons”) and Wes Anderson (“Hotel Chevalier”), Cooper found in the time-tested property an opportunity to explore many of the themes that spoke to him.
Listen to this week’s episode of “Playback” below. New episodes air every Thursday.
Click here for more episodes of “Playback.”
“I wanted...
- 11/29/2018
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
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