Spike Lee: Those Six ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Oscar Nods Are About ‘Timing’
Spike Lee knows timing is everything, and believes the newly diversified Academy made a big difference in Oscar nominations.
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What Netflix Backlash? The 2019 Oscar Nominations Snubs and Surprises
“Roma” is shaping up to be a strong best Picture candidate, but it has competition.
What ‘Green Book’ Winning the PGA Award Means for the Most Competitive Oscars In Years
History suggests it’s the Best Picture frontrunner — but that’s far from a sure thing.
2019 Oscar Nomination Predictions: Our Final Selections, Ranked for Each Category
The race is on between global blockbuster “A Star Is Born,” likely to score the most nominations, and Netflix’s Golden Globe and Critics Choice winner “Roma.”
‘Roma’ Will Be the Best Picture Nominee to Beat
Anne Thompson weighs the pros and cons of the 2019 Oscar frontrunners, and comes down on the side of the black and white foreign film.
USC Scripter Awards Nominations Often Tip Adapted Screenplay Oscar Race
This year’s finalists include “Leave No Trace,” ineligible for a WGA nomination; several major Oscar contenders did not make the cut.
Why Nicole Kidman Gambled Big to Star in Karyn Kusama’s Dark L.A. Noir ‘Destroyer’
Kidman wants half of her directors to be women – but that doesn’t mean she’ll accept just any role.
Critics’ Choice Winners ‘Roma,’ ‘Vice,’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ Advance in Oscar Race
“Black Panther” and “First Man” collected multiple craft trophies.
Mark Urman, Veteran Film Distributor, Dies at 66
The distributor shepherded multiple Oscar campaigns, including several documentary winners.
‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Emily Blunt Explains Why ‘I Am Not Julie Andrews’
“There’s an underbelly to Mary Poppins,” said Blunt, who embraced the duality of the P.L. Travers character as she sang and danced and cried through Rob Marshall’s musical sequel.
‘Vice’ Looks Strong in the Oscar Race — But It Almost Lost Its Standout Shakespearean Scene
Christian Bale’s chameleonic turn will appeal to Oscar voters who admired Gary Oldman as Churchill — but the movie was also shapeshifting until the end.
BAFTA Nominations Boost Homegrown Fare, from ‘The Favourite’ to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The BAFTA nominations tend to favor British films, but line up with the Oscars about two-thirds of the time.
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