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Oscars 2025: ‘Twas the Shortlists Before Christmas [PODCAST]
We're reacting to the recent drop of the 2025 Oscars official shortlists. What films missed out? What performed well? We...
‘Saturday Night,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ Among 40th Annual Artios Award Nominees
Casting Society (CSA) announced today three-time Emmy® Award nominee Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”) as the host of the 40th Annual...
‘September 5’ Cinematographer Markus Förderer Rose To the Challenge Of Lensing Action Inside a TV Studio [PODCAST]
Tim Fehlbaum's September 5 is one of those films where their crafts don't draw attention to themselves. The artisans supporting Fehlbaum's...
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‘Twisters’ Sound Mixer Devendra Cleary On Braving the Oklahoma Elements For Sonic Authenticity [PODCAST]
Twisters sound mixer Devendra Cleary spent many hot, humid days on location in Oklahoma capturing all aspects of sound for...
16th Annual AAFCA Award Winners Include ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Sing Sing,’ ‘Piano Lesson’
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions...
NATAS Unveils Nominations for 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards
Today, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) unveiled the nominations for the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family...
‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Lead 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards Nominations
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the film category nominees for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards. The winners...
‘Nickel Boys’ Leads 2024 Chicago Film Critics Association Honors; ‘Brutalist’ Wins Best Picture
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2024 award winners. Claiming the organization’s top honor as Best Picture...
‘September 5’ Production Designer Julian R. Wagner On the Criticality Of Authenticity
Tim Fehlbaum's September 5, both thematically and literally, thrives on a single concept: authenticity. The film tells the story of...
American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2025 Honorees, Show Date
The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in...
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