BEST DIRECTOR
Predictions Friday – Best Picture, Best Director, and the Changing Landscape of Film
In a surprise twist, a new poll released indicates that Generation Z does not approve of "cancel culture." If that...
Best Picture Watch: The Last Duel
What looks to be a powerhouse performance by Jodie Comer (hello Best Actress) and another Gladiator-like flick from Sir Ridley,...
Director Matt Shakman Shaped ‘WandaVision’ From Personal Passions
Disney+'s WandaVision provided its director, Matt Shakman, the opportunity to pull from many of passions to create the flagship Disney+ Marvel...
‘Bridgerton’ Director Julie Anne Robinson on Directing Intimate Love Scenes
Julie Anne Robinson is a longtime TV director who has worked on a variety of different shows. She speaks with...
Video: Director Nelson Cragg Brilliantly Navigates the Challenging ‘Them’
Nelson Cragg is no stranger to the anthology series. Initially working as a cinematographer, Cragg received Emmy nominations for his...
Video: Director Cheryl Dunye Feels Born to Direct ‘Lovecraft Country’
I've seen a lot of movies. I've seen a lot of television shows. (Photo: Andrew Corpuz)...
In the Heights Review
Sometimes a movie is just perfect for the moment of its release. After a year indoors, and with much to...
Director Kari Skogland Explores Heroism, Legacy in ‘Falcon’
The filmography of director Kari Skogland includes stints on some of the biggest television series in recent memory. The Walking Dead. House of...
Director Darnell Martin on Directing ‘The Good Lord Bird’ From a Place of Love
Director Darnell Martin first made an impact in film with her indie breakthrough I Like it Like That back in...
DGA Preview – The Master and the Commanders
Most of the time, the nominees for Best Director at the DGA simply exemplify the films voters liked best. But...
FrontRunners and Their Challengers
Now that we've gotten all of our nominees in all the industry groups and guilds, we're about to move through...
The State of the Race – Now the PGA Have Spoken, What Now?
The Producers Guild announced their 10 nominees today and the DGA, BAFTA, and ASC will ring in tomorrow. The Oscar...
Regina King’s One Night in Miami is a Best Picture Contender and a Resource to Teach American History
Regina King’s presence is felt throughout Critics Choice Award winner One Night in Miami. For her feature debut she chose...
DGA Preview – All Directors Great and Popular
Great directors are rare in Hollywood. If American born directors make movies that win Best Picture, every other country but...
Globes Redux: The Short Run, The Hot Take and the Long Game
“They say that Heaven is like TV. A perfect little world that doesn’t really need you. And everything there is...
‘Ma Rainey’s’ Team Reflects on George C. Wolfe’s Acclaimed Direction
Translating a stage play to film is not an easy feat. For every classic Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe, there...
The Ever Elusive David Fincher in Conversation with Ben Affleck and Aaron Sorkin
What a treat that there are two -- count 'em -- two conversations about directing with David Fincher dropping this...
Predictions Friday – Slow Ride, Take it Easy…(with a Preferential Ballot)
Update: We are moving the preferential ballot to a new post. It is the longest Oscar season in the 93...
Best Director – 12 Years After Bigelow, the Academy Once Again Eyes History
The strongest contenders for Best Director this year tell distinctly American stories, both in terms of the stories told, and...
Mank Leads Critics Choice with 12 Nominations, Followed by Minari with 10
Most of the categories will need to be winnowed down to 5 from 8. FILM NOMINATIONS FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL...
