Let’s Talk Cinema: The 2000s
I can close my eyes and almost feel it—the scent of buttery popcorn, the sound of quiet whispers, the rustle ...
Tag: Penelope Cruz
Reframe: The Career of Michael Mann
The history of Michael Mann as a film director is a rather curious one. Revered among his peers, a constant ...
Penélope Cruz On Her Brilliant Performance in Crialese’s Affecting ‘L’immensità’
Last year, Penélope Cruz shocked many Oscar watchers (not this one) by garnering her fourth Oscar nomination for her honest ...
The Nantucket Film Festival: Day One
In 2019, I had the privilege of attending the Nantucket Film Festival (NFF), which takes place on the quaint and ...
The Curious Case of the Best Actress Race
Before we dig into Best Actress, a word. Something strange went on this past year, in terms of the Best ...
Penélope Cruz: Delving Deeper Than Ever Before in ‘Parallel Mothers’
Penélope Cruz hasn’t been mentioned enough this season for her truly remarkable work in Pedro Almodóvar’s hypnotic thriller Parallel Mothers. ...
Best Actress — Nicole Kidman Rising
This year's Best Actress race is suddenly very competitive. For a while there, it looked like there was one solid ...
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Penelope Cruz with the International Star Award, Actress
Palm Springs, CA (November 15, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Penélope Cruz is the recipient of ...
NYFF Review: Parallel Mothers
Parallel Mothers feels like classic Pedro Almodóvar. The Spanish director’s 22nd feature, the film carries a plot that it feels ...
‘Pain and Glory’ — Almodovar At His Gloriest and Personal Finest
For those who love to write, writing is therapeutic. It allows us a release of our innermost thoughts — thoughts ...
Oscar Nomination Predictions
Best Picture
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1.
95.8%Hamnet
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2.
95.8%One Battle After Another
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3.
91.7%Sinners
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4.
95.8%Sentimental Value
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5.
95.8%Marty Supreme
Best Director
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1.
100.0%Paul Thomas AndersonOne Battle After Another
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2.
100.0%Chloe ZhaoHamnet
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3.
70.8%Ryan CooglerSinners
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4.
70.8%Joachim TrierSentimental Value
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5.
54.2%Jafar PanahiIt Was Just An Accident
Best Actor
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1.
100.0%Timothée ChalametMarty Supreme
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2.
95.8%Leonardo DiCaprioOne Battle After Another
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3.
75.0%Ethan HawkeBlue Moon
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4.
83.3%Michael B. JordanSinners
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5.
62.5%Wagner MauraThe Secret Agent
Best Actress
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1.
100.0%Jessie BuckleyHamnet
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2.
91.7%Renate ReinsveSentimental Value
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3.
66.7%Cynthia ErivoWicked For Good
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4.
62.5%Amanda SeyfriedThe Testament of Ann Lee
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5.
54.2%Chase InfinitiOne Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actor
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1.
95.8%Stellan SkarsgårdSentimental Value
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2.
91.7%Paul MescalHamnet
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3.
87.5%Sean PennOne Battle After Another
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4.
79.2%Jacob ElordiFrankenstein
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5.
41.7%Benicio Del ToroOne Battle After Another
Let’s Talk Cinema: The Holiday Kickstart
With my house decorated in all the festive beauty of Christmas, my kids singing their hearts out to every carol,...
