‘Bumblebee,’ ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Mortal Engines,’ ‘Welcome to Marwen’ Enter Crowded VFX Race
The year-end contenders have much to offer in anticipation of Monday’s Oscar shortlist announcement.
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Oscars 2019: Best Editing Predictions
Contrasting tones and themes were editing challenges in frontrunners “Roma,” “First Man,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and “The Favourite.”
‘The Favourite’: Oscar Nod Likely for DP Robbie Ryan, But Damned If He Knows Why
Director Yorgos Lanthimos pushed his cinematographer to extremes with the use of very wide lenses, only natural light, and bold camera moves.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Designing a Depression-Era London ‘Dipped in Reality’
Production designer John Myhre coined the term “London-y” for embracing Rob Marshall’s new take on the Disney classic.
‘Black Panther’: Building Wakanda on Ryan Coogler’s Vision of Identity and Unity
Oscar contenders Hannah Beachler, Ruth Carter, and Rachel Morrison discuss their Wakanda world building, costume design, and cinematography.
Shooting on Film Made ‘First Man,’ ‘The Favourite,’ and ‘Widows’ More Visceral
Cinematographers Linus Sandgren, Robbie Ryan, and Sean Bobbitt explain why film was a part of the DNA of their Oscar contenders.
The Best Cast Films of 2018, According to Casting Directors
Hollywood’s top casting directors explain why “Black Panther,” “Roma,” and “Eighth Grade” are among the best-cast films of the year.
Oscar Visual Effects Shortlist of 20 Includes ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Isle of Dogs’
VFX frontrunners “First Man,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Ready Player One” are joined by surprise animated entries “Incredibles 2” and “Isle of Dogs.”
‘Roma’: Childhood Memories Flowed Like Water in Alfonso Cuarón’s Black-and-White Masterpiece
In editing his NYFCC Best Film winner, Cuarón got into the flow of the opening credit scene.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ From ‘A Star Is Born’ Looks Unbeatable for Best Original Song
While the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper duet remains the favorite, songs from “Black Panther,” “RBG,” “Free Solo,” and “Mary Poppins Returns” are strong contenders.
See How ‘Widows’ Captured Chicago Through Its Use of Color
In exclusive before and after images, go behind the scenes of cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s collaboration with Steve McQueen and his colorist Tom Poole.
‘First Man,’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Lead VFX Oscar Contenders
The VFX Oscar race is a battle between redefining the space epic with in-camera effects and the baddest CG super villain from Marvel.
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