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Reed Hastings
We're trying to do things creatively." So how will Netflix handle the issue of diversity on its various projects? By having officials from the streaming service meet individually with filmmakers to discuss representation on their respective projects: "That's how we look at it." Hastings did not address how what is essentially a non-binding "handshake agreement" between Netflix[...]
Fox Searchlight
Sure, there are several other issues (monopoly, anyone?) that can and will stem from such a large business deal, but Searchlight was the big one for the film division. The Fox Searchlight studio prides itself on finding special films with special storytelling, and obviously that pride was well rewarded at the Oscars this year. The Shape of[...]
Frances McDormand's Stolen Best Actress Oscar Recovered, Suspect in Custody
She picked up her second Oscar last night (she'd also won for Fargo back in 1997) for her role in Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri after sweeping the category across multiple awards shows, but the excitement didn't stop there. THE OSCARS(r) – The 90th Oscars(r) broadcasts live on Oscar(r) SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre¨ at Hollywood[...]
It's Time For The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2018 *Updating*
Weinstein Oh Lucy!, Director/Producer: Atsuko Hirayanagi Patti Cake$, Director: Geremy Jasper WINNER: INGRID GOES WEST, DIRECTOR MATT SPICER JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD: – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Dayveon A Ghost Story Life and nothing more Most Beautiful Island The Transfiguration WINNER: Life and nothing more  BEST DIRECTOR: Sean Baker for The Florida Project Jonas Carpignano for A Ciambra Luca Guadagnino for Call Me by Your Name Jordan Peele for Get Out Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie for Good Time Chloé Zhao for The[...]
Let's Talk About The 2018 Oscars- Our Winners Predictions
Rizzo Star Wars: The Last Jedi- Stuart Wilson, Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick Who we think will win- pretty much same answer on editing, as Dunkirk and Blade Runner: 2049 both showed equal prowess and genius with their sound design and editing. Original Score: Dunkirk- Hans Zimmer Star Wars The Last Jedi- John Williams Phantom Thread- Jonny Greenwood Shape of Water- Alexandre Desplat Three Billboards- Carter Burwell Who[...]
The 24th Annual SAG Awards 2018 Winners' List
Israel, Esq. WINNER: Gary Oldman for Darkest Hour OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Judi Dench for Victoria & Abdul Sally Hawkins for The Shape of Water Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Margot Robbie for I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan for Lady Bird WINNER: Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Steve Carell for Battle of the Sexes Willem Dafoe for The Florida Project Woody Harrelson for Three Billboards[...]
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Review: The Dark Comedy We Need Right Now
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] There is a speech delivered about 20 minutes into Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri by Frances McDormand that perfectly encapsulates the tone and surprisingly funny nature of the film A priest visits her home to try and persuade her to take down her damning billboards, and she gives maybe the most epic takedown of[...]