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Oscar Predictions: The SAG Awards, Spirit Awards, and What They Signal for the Academy
With the Oscars fast approaching, the SAG and Spirit Awards provide final insights into Best Picture and acting race frontrunners. Will Anora secure its lead, or are surprises in store?
‘A LIEN’ Directors Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz on Immigration, Bureaucracy, and Oscar Recognition
Discover how Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz crafted “A LIEN,” an Oscar-nominated short film exploring the harrowing realities of the U.S. immigration system. Read our exclusive interview on the film’s themes, production, and impact.
Julia Roberts Thriller ‘After the Hunt’ From Luca Guadagnino Sets Awards Season Release
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri, lands a prime fall release. Positioned for awards season, the psychological thriller explores power, morality, and dark pasts.
A Lien Review – A Haunting Portrait of Bureaucratic Limbo and the Fragility of Identity
Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz’s A Lien turns the bureaucratic nightmare of immigration into a tense, harrowing thriller. Read our full review of the Oscar-nominated live-action short.
Oscar Race Heats Up as ‘Anora’ Secures Front-Runner Status with PGA, DGA, and Critics Choice Wins
With Anora sweeping the PGA, DGA, and Critics Choice Awards, it has become the Best Picture front-runner. But can it maintain momentum heading into BAFTA and SAG?
Oscars Consider Requiring Films to Disclose AI Use Amid Growing Controversy
As AI becomes more prevalent in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering mandatory AI disclosure for Oscar-submitted films. Learn how The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, and other contenders are shaping the conversation.
Sundance 2025: The 12 Films Poised for Awards Season Glory
Sundance 2025 didn’t produce an obvious Oscar frontrunner, but these 12 films—ranging from powerful dramas to eye-opening documentaries—could still make waves this awards season.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over resurfaced tweets about Muslims, George Floyd, and the Oscars. Will this impact her Oscar nomination? Read more.
Oscar Nominations 2025: Complete List
Explore the full list of 2025 Oscar nominees, from Best Picture contenders like Emilia Pérez and Wicked to standout performances by Adrien Brody and Cynthia Erivo.
Final Oscar Predictions: A Year of Unpredictable Surprises? Plus, How and When to Watch
With only hours left until the nominations, the Cinema Group presents its final predictions. From The Brutalist to Emilia Pérez’s competing films Conclave and Wicked, we delve into the films and performances that are likely to secure nominations for the best picture category.