Oscars 2023: Best Sound Predictions
Oscar noms affirm the frontrunning status of “Top Gun.”
Oscar noms affirm the frontrunning status of “Top Gun.”
Leading with three nominations were “Dune,” “A Quiet Place Part Two,” “Nightmare Alley,” and “The Matrix Resurrections.”
Sound design is woefully underappreciated, but the Academy’s new Best Sound category is a better reflection of the craft in the digital age.
“1917,” the Oscar favorite for sound editing and mixing, utilized new techniques and equipment to achieve an innovative soundscape.
“Ford v Ferrari” and “1917” are running neck and neck in the Oscar race for sound editing. Updated 1/25/20.
“Rocketman,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Parasite,” and “Toy Story 4” also took home prizes. But the Oscar race heats up between “1917” and “Ford v Ferrari.”
“Rocketman” scrambles the Elton John Songbook, while “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” uses the the playlist from popular ’60s LA radio station KHJ.
The soundscape for James Mangold’s spectacular Le Mans recreation was not only thrilling, but also personalized with the Zen-like quiet of “The Perfect Lap.”
After getting shut out from the MPSE and CAS sound editing and mixing awards last weekend, “First Man” has fallen from favorite to underdog.
Immersion in a complex aural soundscape defines this year’s top Oscar contenders. Updated January 27, 2019.
Why Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture frontrunner should be taken seriously for the costume design and sound Oscar races.
Denis Villeneuve and his sound design team break down the hellish soundscape of BiBi’s Bar.