Antonio Banderas On Whether Puss Is Down for Another ‘Shrek’
After the success of the original “Puss in Boots” movie, Antonio Banderas was pretty sure there would be a sequel to the “Shrek” franchise spin-off. In fact, why wouldn’t there be? The first installment earned positive reviews and grossed $550…
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All That Breathes Among Oscar Shortlisted Feature Documentaries
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists for Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Live Action Short, and Animated Short for 2023. As expected acclaimed films “All That Breathes” and “All the Beauty and All the Bloodshed”…
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‘Close, Bardo, Decision To Leave Make International Film Shortlist
In a year where most consultants felt there was little competition for the 15 film shortlist, well, there wasn’t. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the remaining International Film contenders and it was somewhat predictable. Cannes winners…
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Wakanda Forever Tops Makeup And Hairstyling Oscars Shortlist
The Makeup and Hairstyling branch is always full of surprises and their 2023 Oscar shortlist selections lived up to their reputation. Expected players such as “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Elvis” and, despite the controversy over its fat suit, “The Whale”…
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The Way Of Water, Nope Top Visual Effects Oscar Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the Oscar shortlists today and the Visual Effects and Sound categories saw some surprises. While films such as “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “NOPE” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” were expected…
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Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Taylor Swift Top Best Original Song Shortlist
Oscar producers may get their wish as some of the biggest music stars in the world are still eligible for the Best Original Song Oscar. Lady Gaga, The Weekend, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Rihanna all saw their songs make…
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‘Very, Very Rare’ That Something Like Women Talking Comes Your Way
When we caught up last Spring, Claire Foy was thoroughly engaged and enthusiastic about her work in “A Very British Scandal.” But when I asked her about her then-upcoming role in Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” her eyes lit up like…
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Ben Whishaw’s Amazing Year Continues With Women Talking
You’re not going to find Ben Whishaw in a fashion photo spread these days. He’s not one to crash a red carpet or find a way to get a DeuxMoi mention either. No, Whishaw just keeps doing his thing and…
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Gregory Ellwood’s Top 10 Films And TV Programs Of 2022
The big movie theater comeback we all expected may have been slightly delayed by a year (we see you 2023), but the past 12 months saw “some” great cinema find its way to the masses. And while the selections at…
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A 43-Year Best Picture Journey For Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch has to be on the verge of making history. The Emmy and Tony Award winner is an ensemble member of Steven Spielberg’s “The Fablemans,” a movie that is almost guaranteed to earn a Best Picture nomination next month.…
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“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Lands 14 Critics Choice Awards Nominations
If you thought the Golden Globe nominations were eye-brow raising, well, just you wait, because in a “hold my beer” moment, the Critics Choice Association revealed the 28th Critics Choice Awards nominations where everyone seemingly gets a nod. Some categories…
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Sundance Reveals 2022’s Indie Episodic And Short Films Slate
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival is almost a month away and this morning the Sundance Institute revealed the Indie Episodic and Short Film slates for the festival. 64 shorts were selected from 10,981 submissions, the highest on record. Four Indie…
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