‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Conclave’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations
Will a film about the dramatic process of choosing a new pope win the top prize at the BAFTA Film Awards? It’s a strong possibility as Conclave earned 12 British Academy nominations. Especially if the Edward Berger-directed film follows in the footsteps of his previous picture, All Quiet on the Western Front, which swept seven BAFTAs two years ago, including Best Film. Nipping at its heels is the musical about a drug lord switching...
Directors of ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘A Complete Unknown’ Among DGA Awards Nominees
One of these men, and yes, they are all men, will win the top trophy at the DGA Awards. Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Golden Globe winner Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown) are the nominees for the marquee Theatrical Film Award announced January 8 by the Directors Guild. They will be awarded February 8 in non-televised ceremonies taking place at the...
SAG Awards Nominations: ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Wicked’ Lead Film Nods; ‘Shōgun’ Tops TV Field
Because of wildfires ranging across Los Angeles, the Screen Actors Guild forewent a live announcement of its nominees for the 31st SAG Awards and went out with a press release instead. Box office smash Wicked leads the film noms with five, followed by A Complete Unknown with four nominations. Wicked’s other nods are for best actress (Cynthia Erivo), best supporting actress (Ariana Grande), best supporting actor (Jonathan Bailey) and...
‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ Score Big at the Golden Globes
Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist win the marquee film trophies at the Golden Globe Awards The rehabilitation of the Golden Globes continued in pretty good form after last year’s disastrous hosting job by Jo Koy– and previously the group’s exposed racism and corruption– with host Nikki Glaser bringing some comedic sparkle to the CBS and Paramount+ telecast. Fresh off her success at the Tom Brady roast, Glazer mildly roasted...
‘Anora’ is the Can’t Miss Film of the Season
When hearing about one of the most acclaimed yet not widely-seen the movies of the year, you might ask what or who is Anora? It is the full name of the lead character played by Mikey Madison, who prefers to go by the nickname Ani. It’s an impressive breakout role for the actress, already resulting in a slew of awards nominations – and likely wins. It’s also the latest and most accessible film for director Sean Baker, previously...