This year’s Oscar ceremony will be the last of the 2010s. The past decade has seen many innovations in storytelling, technical prowess and diversity. While the Oscars cannot claim to be at the forefront of these innovations, the Best Picture awards paints a fairly good picture as to what direction the world of cinema is […]
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10 New Oscar Categories That Should Totally Exist
The Oscars is in a crisis. While normal Americans (and devoted fans around the world) would easily watch the Superbowl for over four hours, The Academy believe that one way to drive ratings up is to make the entire process shorter. The news that the Best Cinematography Award would be announced during the adverts shocked […]
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All 20 Oscar Nominated Performances From 2018 Ranked
The Oscar nominations for best acting came with lots of happy surprises and lots of egregious snubs. Yet what remains is a lively and diverse list, spanning from utter brilliance to derivative caricature. In honour of their announcement, we have decided to rank them all, both male and female, supporting and lead, from best to […]
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The 10 Worst Movies Nominated for Best Picture in The Past 10 Years
This year’s Oscar ceremony will be the last of the 2010s, leading us to reflect on what a fascinating and diverse bunch of films and cinematic modes have appeared in the past decade. The Best Picture race is no longer dominated by prestige projects or heartbreaking true stories, but often won by diverse and challenging […]
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10 Directors Who Made 5 Great Movies in a Row
Being a great director is a little bit like being a great sportsman. It’s all about maintaining form. And just like a soccer player such as Messi or Ronaldo might have a run of five perfect years in a row, some of the very best filmmakers have strong periods where they keep knocking out hit […]
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All 8 Best Picture Oscar Nominees From 2018 Ranked
After one of the ugliest campaigns in years, the Best Picture nominees have finally been announced. Hot on the heels of the news, intense flare ups have already begun, revealing a deep divide between the establishment and a diversifying industry. While the gains in diversity — Roma has an indigenous Mexican lead, Black Panther celebrated […]