‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ featuring great performances by Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis is a powerful exploration of artistry, race, inequality and the American dream
Fashion Writer Alex Bikard rounds up her 10 favourite looks from 2020 awards season with accompanying illustrations
With the 2020 Academy Awards almost upon us, Michal Wasilewski takes a look the contenders and makes his predictions for this year’s winners
The 2019 Toronto Film Festival winner is an unintelligent, unambitious satire on Nazi Germany, failing on a dramatic and emotional level, writes Michal Wasilewski
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story combines a heartbreaking divorce story with witty comedic elements to create a masterful emotional rollercoaster, writes Michal Wasilewski
Renée Zellweger shines bright as the beloved Judy Garland in Rupert Goold’s dazzling biopic Judy, writes Sarah Findley
Adrian Kanyoli argues that the time is right for him to suspend his hatred of white-saviour films like Green Book and Hidden Figures following the former’s recent Best Picture win
In an effort to streamline their yearly awards ceremony, The Academy has flipped the bird to the film industry in favour of pleasing the masses
The current controversy surrounding the now hostless Oscars means the spotlight shining on this year’s nominations is even brighter
After a period away from the big screen, Fincher returns with a rich and thoughtful account of the career of Citizen Kane writer Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank
The Oscars celebrate thrillers, but are too scared to show a mother’s postpartum experience – it’s time to prepare, celebrate and support mothers
George Walker criticises the shortsightedness and exclusivity of the film industry
The snubbing female artists and stories cannot be blamed on a lack of talent but reflects serious problems within awards bodies
Steven Soderbergh’s stylish direction combines with a characteristic standout performance from Meryl Streep in Netflix’s The Laundromat
James Gray’s space epic has the components of a strong film — but the lack of a compelling cast and story give way to a bland, boring package
Tom Chambers looks back on films in 2018 ahead of The Oscars to assess the likely winners of this year.
Emily Wain argues that the inequality surrounding directors needs addressing for the film industry to progress
The film provides impressive character development, writing, and score, writes Adrian Kanyoli
