Get Out! Independent Spirit Awards Laud Jordan Peele and his Groundbreaking Film
Even the rainy weather could not put a damper on the exuberance on display at the 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards held Saturday, March 3 in a tent next to the Santa Monica Pier and broadcast live on IFC and Facebook Watch. The indie darlings of awards season, just about every one of them – got their due with statuettes at the celebration, which honors artists-driven films with budgets under $20 million that embody diversity,...
‘Three Billboards’ Reigns at BAFTA Awards Along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The BAFTA Awards are the British version of the Oscars, but this year the participants followed in the footsteps of those at the Golden Globes by wearing all black in solidarity with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. There were two notable exceptions: Princess Kate, who in keeping with royal protocol not taking a political stand wore a dark green gown with black piping, and actress Frances McDormand, outfitted in a black, red and...
‘Lady Bird,’ ‘The Post,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘Big Bang’ Win Top Humanitas Prizes
It may outwardly have the look and feel of other awards shows, especially occurring as it does in the midst of the winter awards season, but the Humanitas Prize ceremonies hold a special place in the hearts of the Hollywood creative community. The message of the prizes bestowed by the nonprofit organization Humantas to those who create television programs and films exploring our common humanity is perhaps more resonant in these times...
WGA Awards Crown Jordan Peele, James Ivory, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Veep’
Despite the serious subject matter of many of the projects in contention for the 2018 WGA Awards, with Patton Oswalt hosting for the third year running, a large thread of humor ran throughout the proceedings. “Good evening, Disney employees,” Oswalt began as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom for the untelevised—and therefore, uncensored–West Coast ceremonies on Feb. 11. (A concurrent WGA East...
African American Film Critics Awards Fete Jordan Peele, Frances McDormand, Ava DuVernay and Rob Reiner
It was a festive evening for the 9th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards held February 7 at Hollywood’s Taglyan Center with ceremonies hosted by Nischelle Turner of Entertainment Tonight. But the night belonged to Jordan Peele, the writer, producer and director of the groundbreaking racial horror film Get Out, which has been among the top films dominating the conversation during this awards season. Peele was...
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