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2019 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards LIVE!

Well everyone, there’s just one major critical award left before we move into the industry and guild events: the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards! This means that a group of important film critics in the LA area are now meeting...

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American Film Institute’s Top Ten Films And Shows Of 2019

Ever since I first started covering the Oscar race, the American Film Insitute’s list of the Top Ten Films and TV Shows have been one of my favorite races to cover. Maybe it’s their connection to the Oscar race, maybe it’s my connection between...

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‘The Irishman’ Wins New York Film Critics Circle Award For Best Film

As awards season continues its two-week kickoff, we’ve reached the part of the year where the critics begin throwing their weight around to try and influence the race. And as is the case every year, this means the New York Film Critics Circle has...

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‘The Irishman’ Wins NBR Best Film, Joined By Other Top Oscar Contenders

As the first week of Oscar season begins its descent into chaos and madness, it’s time to talk about the critical prizes. Specifically, we’re going to get into the nitty gritty of the National Board of Review Awards, a New York-Washington...