Today the Oscars open up for the final voting. The cases have been made and the results are about to be tabbed. With only a week until the big dance, we have our last chance to make our case to voters on more than a dozen races still in progress. Below, I'm writing up my … Continue reading OSCAR VOTING OPENS — AJ’s Personal Ballot — Picking the Winners of the 92nd Academy Awards
American Society of Cinematographers Recognize the Best Cameramen/women of 2019
While it feels like the Theatrical Release race has already been locked up, a challenging has the opportunity to rise tonight. The heavy favorite to win the Oscar will be Roger Deakins, but Rodrigo Prieto and Robert Richardson are rivals in their own right. Now we wait to see who will take home the top prizes amongst the … Continue reading American Society of Cinematographers Recognize the Best Cameramen/women of 2019
Directors Guild of America: Sam Mendes Takes the Top Prize, Likely Boosting ‘1917’ Into First Place
The exciting Oscar season this year looks like it will come down to the wire. Unlike most years, it seems like audiences and critics agree with the films at the very top of the heap. While 1917, The Irishman or Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood represent more traditional choices, Jojo Rabbit and Parasite breathe new life into the … Continue reading Directors Guild of America: Sam Mendes Takes the Top Prize, Likely Boosting ‘1917’ Into First Place
Producers Guild of America Crowns ‘1917’ as Best of 2019
Below are the full list of winners from Film, TV and documentary filmmaking in 2019. The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures 1917 – WINNER Producers: Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne‐Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall Ford v Ferrari Producers: Peter Chernin & Jenno Topping, James Mangold The Irishman Producers: Jane Rosenthal & Robert … Continue reading Producers Guild of America Crowns ‘1917’ as Best of 2019
Review: ‘1917’ Explodes Into the Oscar Race Thanks to Roger Deakins, Outstanding Visuals and Sound
Following boys into battle has long been a fascination of Hollywood. All Is Quiet on the Western Front and Laurence of Arabia continue to sell the "war is hell" theme to modern audiences. While the stories and visuals of war films often create visceral reactions, its rare that the man behind the camera connects with the material. For Sam Mendes, the … Continue reading Review: ‘1917’ Explodes Into the Oscar Race Thanks to Roger Deakins, Outstanding Visuals and Sound
‘Joker’ Leads BAFTA Nominations With 11, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson Score Double Nominations
Another big domino in the Oscar race has dropped. The British Academy rolled out their nominations real late last night, with Joker leading the nomination count. The DC film scored eleven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Meanwhile, 1917, The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood each nabbed ten nominations themselves. With four … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Leads BAFTA Nominations With 11, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson Score Double Nominations
Roger Deakins Inches Closer Toward Oscar with ‘1917’ ASC Nominations
One of our patron saints at We Bought a Blog has been Roger Deakins. The cinematographer remains one of the best cameramen working in the industry. After more than ten Oscar nominations without a win, Deakins finally took him his Oscar in 2017 for Blade Runner 2049. He's back again this year, and while he … Continue reading Roger Deakins Inches Closer Toward Oscar with ‘1917’ ASC Nominations
First Oscar Predictions: Netflix v The World (12-1)
As we enter December, we're officially in the heat of the Oscar season. Over the next few weeks, critics groups and industry insiders will make their voices heard. The National Board of Review will announce their Top 10 films of the year, as well as their Best Film of 2019. The winner of this group has … Continue reading First Oscar Predictions: Netflix v The World (12-1)
We Bought a Pod Episode 60: Once Upon a Pod in Marvel-wood
We're back and this week we're talking Quentin Tarantino, Marvel's Comic Con slate, The Irishman trailer, 1917 Trailer and more! Check out more We Bought a Pod episodes here, and subscribe on iTunes here! Get ready for the upcoming "Alien" miniseries from We Bought a Cabin in the Woods, focusing on the films from the … Continue reading We Bought a Pod Episode 60: Once Upon a Pod in Marvel-wood