“Manchester” and “Moonlight” received top marks, with “Hell or High Water” also receiving a boost for Jeff Bridges and a slot as one of the year’s best films.
The critical onslaught of year-end best lists — and the Oscar mojo they contain — begins today.
Two Oscar hopefuls opened reasonably well this weekend, as holdovers “Moonlight” and “Loving” wait for a lift from awards and Ang Lee’s technological experiment fails with audiences.
During uncertain times, the Hollywood community came together Saturday at the Academy’s annual honorary awards dinner in order to give and chase Oscars, as well as an inclusionary forward agenda.
For cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, capturing disparate looks in the Ben Affleck action thriller and Amy Adams romantic thriller was made easier shooting on film.
Some movies advanced at the trifecta of fall festivals, Venice, Telluride and Toronto, while others took a step back.
