Author: Doug Jamieson
Best Costume Design Oscars Predictions (November)
It’s strange to say this, but the battle for Best Costume Design is actually one of the most exciting of the season. There’s no clear…
Best Film Editing Oscars Predictions (November)
Dune holds steady in the #1 position for Best Film Editing this month. Is there anything that will really make it budge? Only if it…
Cyrano Named Best Picture by Detroit Film Critics Society
Joe Wright’s Cyrano as been named Best Picture by the Detroit Film Critics Society. The film also won Best Actor for Peter Dinklage. Winners in…
Licorice Pizza Declared Best Picture by Atlanta Film Critics Circle
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza has been declared Best Picture by the Atlanta Film Critics Circle. The film also picked up Best Actress for Alana…
Belfast Named Best Film by Washington DC Area Film Critics Association
Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast has been named Best Film by the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association. The film also won Best Original Screenplay. Elsewhere, Jane…
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscars Predictions (November)
In the battle for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Dune sneaks up into #1 position this month and leapfrogs The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Is there…
Best Production Design Oscars Predictions (November)
While there was a mildly muted reaction to the premiere of Nightmare Alley, there was universal acclaim for its sumptuous 1940s noir production design. It…
Best Sound Oscars Predictions (November)
No real movement in the battle for Best Sound this month with Dune still well out in front. Much like many other technical categories, Dune…
Best Visual Effects Oscars Predictions (November)
There isn’t much happening in the race for Best Visual Effects this month. A few critics groups include this category in their annual awards so…
After Love Dominates 2021 British Independent Film Awards
Aleem Khan’s After Love has dominated the 2021 British Independent Film Awards with six wins including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay….
Belfast and The Power of the Dog Lead Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Nominations
Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast and Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog lead the way at the nominations for the 2021 WAFCA Awards from the Washington…
CODA Leads Detroit Film Critics Society Nominations
Sian Heder’s CODA leads the way at the Detroit Film Critics Society nominations with five nods including Best Picture. Reinaldo Marcus Green’s King Richard and…
Drive My Car Declared Best Film by New York Film Critics Circle
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car has been named Best Film by the New York Film Critics Circle. It’s only the sixth time in the group’s history…
Best Original Score Oscars Predictions (November)
It’s going to be difficult to write these monthly pieces and attempt to make the race for Best Original Score sound even remotely interesting. Is…