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Oppenheimer and Past Lives Take Top Honours From Chicago Indie Critics

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Celine Song’s Past Live took the top honours from the Chicago Indie Critics. The later was named Best Independent Film, while…

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Final Oscars Nominations Predictions – Best Cinematography

With the Academy’s nominations announcement drawing closer by the day, it’s time to lay it all on the line with my final Oscar nomination predictions….

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American Fiction, May December, and Past Lives Lead 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, Todd Haynes’ May December, and Celine Song’s Past Lives lead the nominations for the 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards with five…

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Final Oscars Predictions – Best Actor

Well, well, well. Isn’t Best Actor shaping up to be quite the unpredictable category? It’s the comeback kid versus the new kid on the block….

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Animation and Canadian Short Films Win Spread of Awards at 7th Femme Filmmakers Festival

Films from H264 Distribution (winner of the Special Contribution prize) were heavy in numbers but it was Sacrebleu Productions (last year’s recipient of the Special…

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Society Of Composers And Lyricists Winners Announced

The Society Of Composers And Lyricists has announced the winners of the 3rd SCL Awards with Germaine Franco taking out the top prize for Outstanding…

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The Power of the Dog Leads 94th Academy Awards Nominations

Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog leads the way at the nominations for the 94th Academy Awards with 12 nods including Best Picture, Best…

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Femme Filmmakers Festival 2021- Day Eight

Happy Friday film lovers! Day eight of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival is looking great! There’s the weekend to look forward to as well the…

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Sex, Lies, and Film Stock: ‘The Color Wheel’ 10 Years On

It’s hard to talk about The Color Wheel – almost impossible to talk about without spoiling. While undoubtedly a movie that inspires strong reactions, it…

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Long Distance Film Festival, Marguerite Duras, Palestinian Cinema & More: Online Screening Roundup

The past year has led to a rise in unique digital film programming, in particular greater accessibility for short-form and experimental films globally. Festivals like…

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FemmeFilmFest20 Day Three Showcase: ‘In a Hole’ with the charming Sarah Louise Dean

I’ve known Sarah Louise Dean for some time in a virtual capacity. Speaking to her about In a Hole, which she wrote and directed, allowed…

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Film Review: Jack & Yaya (2019)

For too many LGBTQ+ people growing up, there is a grim reality of them being met with rejection and even hatred from their straight, cisgendered…

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1957 In Film: Throne of Blood

Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood is a graphic retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as told in feudal Japan. Although the film does not carry with it any of…

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Screen Actors Guild Unveil Their 2019 Nominations

With plenty of surprises and a few painful snubs, the nominees for the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced. In a huge boost…

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