Samy Burch Wrote ‘May December’ To Get An Agent And May End Up An Oscar Nominee [Interview]

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Samy Burch Wrote ‘May December’ To Get An Agent And May End Up An Oscar Nominee [Interview]

There are many stories of overnight success in Hollywood. But, for the most part, it’s often a long slog to get that big break. Samy Burch, the screenwriter of the acclaimed new melodrama “May December,” is a textbook example of…

Barbie Soundtrack Sneakily Dominates 2024 Grammy Nominations

Yes, SZA earned nine 2024 Grammy nominations for her seminal album “SOS” and Taylor Swift got her annual six or more nods, but a certain movie soundtrack shocked in its performance. The “Barbie” soundtrack earned 12 nominations overall including a…

The Iron Claw Jumps Into The Best Picture Ring As SAG Unleashes The Actors

As news broke that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP had come to an agreement and Hollywood would finally be heading back to work again, Harris Dickinson and Zac Efron were walking the red carpet of the premiere of their latest film, “The…

Zone of Interest And Anatomy Of A Fall Top 2023 European Film Awards Nominations

If you’re searching for a proven precursor for the International Film Oscar race or even potential Best Picture nominees, look no further than the European Film Awards. Recent Best Film winners include Academy Award favorites such as “Triangle of Sadness,”…

WGA Awards Move To April, Sundance To Honor Christoper Nolan

The decade of crazy award season schedules continues. After two years of COVID-related delays and virtual ceremonies, 2023 finally felt somewhat back to normal. Now, the long WGA and SAG strikes are affecting the 2024 calendar even after the former…

David Hemingson On Writing For Paul Giamatti, Channelling His Boarding School Experiences & More

After 25 years of writing in Hollywood, David Hemingson is having a moment. A writer and producer on television shows such as “Just Shoot Me!,” “American Dad,” the cult favorite “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23,” and, “Whiskey Cavalier,”…

Mark Ronson Reveals How ‘Can You Feel The Kenergy’ Was Born

By the time you read this, the world will probably know what songs Warner Bros. has decided to submit from “Barbie” for Original Song Oscar consideration. And there is an embarrassment of riches. There is the Dua Lipa song of…

Jacob Elordi & Cailee Spaeny Call Sofia Coppola The ‘G.O.A.T.’ [Interview]

This strike-filled year has been tough for everyone, but in this chaos, some stars are starting to rise. Jacob Elordi had already made a name for himself on HBO’s “Euphoria.” 2023 has brought critical acclaim for his performances in Emerald…

‘All Of Us Strangers,’ ‘Beef’ & Ryan Gosling Top 2023 Gotham Awards Nominations

The first real official precursor awards event is here, the 2023 Gotham Awards. And while the SAG strike is still ongoing, that doesn’t mean the actors went unrecognized. The question is whether those not part of signatory films at A24…

Bradley Cooper And Ben Affleck Initial 2023 Gotham Awards Honorees

The SAG strike may be ongoing, but awards shows are figuring out ways to navigate around the strict union rules for awards contenders. The Gotham Awards will take place in a little over a month and with a deal nowhere…

Raj Kapoor And Katy Mullan Are Your New Oscars Producers For 2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unexpectedly announced new producers for the 96th Academy Awards. It was believed that the 2023 production team of Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner would return to give the telecast consistency as it…

John Carney Breaks Down Flora And Son’s Original Song Oscar Contender High Life

John Carney loves music. And he loves music in his movies. Oh, and he knows you love music in his movies. The Irish filmmaker saw his breakout film, “Once,” take the Original Song Oscar for “Falling Slowly,” “Begin Again,” earn…

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