The critically accliamed R-rated blockbuster, Warner’s Joker, topped the list of Oscar nominations on Monday, becoming the rare comic book film to impress awards voters.
Oscar 2020: Joker Laughing All the Way to the Bank and to Oscar Gold
January 13, 2020 by
A critically accliamed R-rated blockbuster, Warner’s Joker topped the list of Oscar nominations on Monday, becoming the rare comic book film to resonate with awards voters. The best picture contender earned a leading 11 nominations. But once again OscarSoWhite. There’s lack of diversity among the leading nominees and the exclusion of female filmmakers. “Joker” will […]
Oscar 2020: BAFTA to Study Scandalous All-White Nominations
January 9, 2020 by
There will be a thorough review of how the BAFTA Film Awards are voted on in the wake of this week’s nominations, which saw no people of color nominated in the acting categories and, again, no female helmers get a nod for best director.
Two Popes, The: Perfect Casting–Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins
December 29, 2019 by
Jonathan Pryce was “the obvious choice” to play Pope Francis in The Two Popes, director Fernando Meirelles says.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Strong Opening, but Way Behind Other Chapters
December 22, 2019 by
The force is still strong with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which dominated the box office this weekend. The ninth installment generated a massive $176 million in U.S. theaters and $374 million globally, despite mixed reviews.
