‘CODA,’ ‘Don’t Look Up’ Score Big at the Writers Guild Awards
“CODA” teakes best adapted screenplay, “Don’t Look Up” scores best original screenplay at the WGA Awards “CODA” screenwriter (and director) Siân Heder cemented her film’s status as an awards season frontrunner when she took the Writers Guild of America’s coveted prize as best adapted screenplay. It was the first award presented in virtual ceremonies held Sunday night and hosted by Ashley Nicole Black, the...
Producers Guild Anoints ‘CODA’ as Best Picture, ‘Succession’ as Top TV Drama
“CODA” cast Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur and Emilia Jones There may be a new front runner for the Academy Awards after the Producers Guild honored “CODA” Saturday night with its top prize. The PGA uses the same preferential ranking system in voting for its 10 best picture nominees as do Academy voters – and that could mean presumed frontrunner “The Power of the Dog” has some tough competition. Both...
‘Belfast’ Takes Best Picture at the Movies for Grownups Awards
It is always a highlight of awards season, and this year’s 20th Annual AARP Movies for Grownups Awards was a virtual lovefest for films and television shows that resonate with the 50+ audience. Virtual too in the fact that there was not an in-person ceremony, but the presentation was hosted by actor Alan Cumming and broadcast on PBS as part of “Great Performances.” “Belfast’s” writer and director Kenneth Branagh appeared with cast...
‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘Succession’ Top Critics Choice Awards; Billy Crystal and Halle Berry Honored
It’s been more than two years since the Critics Choice Awards last took place in person, and more than two months since they were again delayed up by the pandemic from their early January date. So the mood was buoyant as nominees, presenters, members and guests crowded into the ballroom at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the Savoy Hotel in London for the 27th annual edition of the CCAs, hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole...
‘Dune,’ ‘Cruella’ and ‘Coming 2 America’ Score Top Trophies at Costume Designers Guild Awards
Casey Wilson and Andrew Rannells host the 24th CDGA Awards Members of the Costume Designers Guild excitedly found their seats at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica as they gathered for their annual awards ceremony honoring the best in television, film and commercials. You won’t find a better-dressed group of professionals in Hollywood than these folks, who clearly were in the mood for celebrating the 24th annual CDGAs Wednesday night, an...