And though this is not the first nomination for the “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” scribe, Straughan being the frontrunner does come as a bit of a surprise considering the category’s recent history. He ...

The film noir genre reached its peak of popularity during the 1940s with classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Laura, and Double Indemnity. Even though the 1940s are considered to be the height of the ...

At this stage in the season, when it is entirely too early to make any meaningful predictions about what the Oscar nominees (much less the winners) will be, I like to look back at the Academy’s recent ...

Best Adapted Screenplay commentary (Updated Feb. 26, 2025): Unlike original screenplay — where writers start from a blank page — adapted screenplay nominees must transform existing works into ...

While the 2025 winners of the BAFTA Awards threw everything into flux, the surprise Best Actress win for “Anora” star Mikey Madison supports the idea that the Palme d’Or winner will still be dominant ...

Nominations voting is from January 8-17, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 23, 2025. Final voting is ...