A few hours ago, the Producers Guild of America threw a bit of a monkey-wrench into the awards season works. Giving out their Producers Guild Awards, the top prize went to Green Book, shooting that controversial film to the front of the Oscar race. The PGA voters always catapult their winners towards Best Picture at the Academy Awards, so ... READ MORE
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Today we are recognizing A Quiet Place, as well as co-writer/director/star John Krasinski, plus co-star Emily Blunt. Our Hollywood Film Tributes recognize films and talent for their excellence in the art of filmmaking.

It’s always a good thing when the awards season has a horror film in the mix. The fact that A Quiet Place is ... READ MORE
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Whenever you hear about a bizarre situation or, pardon my French, a real shitshow, you can’t help but wonder what it must have been like to be a fly on the wall while it was all going down. Well, when it comes to the infamous Fyre Festival, you’re in luck. Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened is a new documentary dropp ... READ MORE
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It all has come down to this. On Tuesday morning, the Academy will announce their Oscar nominations. As such, it’s time for final predictions. The Academy Awards this year will be a unique one, that’s for sure, so expect the nominees to largely follow along that path. What follows today is months of work. Slowly but surely, I& ... READ MORE
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Here’s a film where the term “they don’t make em like this anymore” really does apply. A largely single location independent drama with stylized dialogue and a less than politically correct edge? Mixing David Mamet with Quentin Tarantino would normally mean an indie with a wise ass streak and a modern sensibility. ... READ MORE
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Political thrillers are popular for a reason. Whether in book or cinematic form, they play on all of our worst fears about government. Especially with the modern spying situation and war on terror, there’s plenty to be inspired by. Sadly, the new release An Acceptable Loss only scratches the surface of what could have been explored. ... READ MORE
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Today we are recognizing Ben Is Back, as well as writer/director Peter Hedges, plus co-stars Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts. Our Hollywood Film Tributes recognize films and talent for their excellence in the art of filmmaking.

One of the most powerful films of 2018, Ben Is Back is a masterclass in actors bringing out emotion in the ... READ MORE
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Independent cinema is at its best when it can launch a new star. Whether in front of or behind the camera, making a discovery is a highlight of the medium. In the case of the indie drama All These Small Moments, it serves to showcase a tremendous supporting turn by young Harley Quinn Smith. There’s a lot to like about this film, as ... READ MORE
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Yesterday morning, a Trailer dropped on the web (no pun intended) for the next entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s for the next Spider-Man collaboration between Marvel and Sony. It’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, which takes the adventures of Peter Parker across the pond. Going international is an interesting next step ... READ MORE
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Not many filmmakers are, in and of themselves, a brand name. To be certain, M. Night Shyamalan is one. You have a certain expectation when you go into one of his movies. Sometimes, he meets them, while at others, he falls well below them. Two years ago, Split was heralded as a return to form for him, while also connecting to one of Shyama ... READ MORE
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