Sound Gets No Respect, But Combining Its Two Oscar Categories Makes Sense
Sound design is woefully underappreciated, but the Academy’s new Best Sound category is a better reflection of the craft in the digital age.
Best Sound Mixing
‘1917’: Creating the Sounds of World War I, With Hidden Mics and Real Soldiers
“1917,” the Oscar favorite for sound editing and mixing, utilized new techniques and equipment to achieve an innovative soundscape.
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Takes Top CAS Sound Mixing Award
With the Cinema Audio Society’s notch in its belt, “Ford v Ferrari” could also win the Sound Mixing Oscar.
Oscars 2020: Best Sound Mixing Predictions
“Ford v Ferrari” and “1917” are running neck and neck in the Oscar race for sound mixing. Updated 1/25/20.
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘Rocketman’: Mixing Reality and Fantasy with Iconic Rock Songs
“Rocketman” scrambles the Elton John Songbook, while “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” uses the the playlist from popular ’60s LA radio station KHJ.
‘Ford v Ferrari’: Redefining the Racing Genre with the Powerful Sound of the ‘Perfect Lap’
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.”
‘First Man’: Where Is the Support for Team Damien Chazelle’s Stunning Space Soundscape?
After getting shut out from the MPSE and CAS sound editing and mixing awards last weekend, “First Man” has fallen from favorite to underdog.
Oscars 2019: Best Sound Mixing Predictions
“First Man” benefits from IMAX and Dolby Atmos plays a significant role in “A Star Is Born,” Roma,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Updated January 27, 2019.
Oscars 2018: How ‘The Shape of Water’ Became a Costume and Sound Contender
Why Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture frontrunner should be taken seriously for the costume design and sound Oscar races.
‘Baby Driver’ Sound: Watch How Police Sirens Are Mixed to Jam With Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Edgar Wright’s longtime sound designer Julian Slater breaks down how sound works with music in the film’s opening action scene.
Oscars 2018: ‘Dunkirk’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Boast Groundbreaking Sound Design
Christopher Nolan’s World War II actioner and Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel experiment with new soundscapes, blending sound design and score to propel the narrative experience.
2018 Oscar Predictions: Best Sound Mixing
Edgar Wright’s musically-driven “Baby Driver” could creep up on the big-scale usual suspects. 1/24/18.
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