Dustin’s Academy Award Predictions
The nominations are in, so it’s time to predict the winners. Dustin Chase will update his predictions for the winners in each feature film category every week until the big day on February 26th.
Oscar
Loving
If you didn’t know anything about Jeff Nichols’ Loving, the first few minutes of the film wouldn’t look any different than the beginning of a 1960’s love story between two people from small town Virginia. In his 5th film, Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter) tackles his first historical story, “an important story”, he says. While Loving
Hello My Name is Doris
Hello, My Name is Doris is that rare film that combines everything you hope for in a festival that is supposed to deliver on groundbreaking cinema and individuality. This marks two time Oscar winner Sally Field’s return to lead status in a long time. Recently nominated for her supporting turn in Lincoln, this film sends
Creed
When Sylvester Stallone reprised his award winning, iconic role as Rocky Balboa in 2006, that film was supposed to be the end of the saga that began in 1976.
Room
“Room” is the original and unique cinematic experience I have been searching for all year long.
Burnt
Bradley Cooper starred in one of the biggest films last year, could have taken any project he wanted, but the four time Oscar nominated actor/producer lands in a cooking film. For something so specific, there sure are a lot of motion pictures circulating around chefs and food.
Awards boost at Austin Film Festival
With the 22nd Annual Austin Film Festival kicking off Friday, the lackluster year of unique, original and meaningful film is about to get a big Texas boost. Typically AFF debuts a few awards contenders, but this year their slate is bigger and better than ever.
Steve Jobs
There are so many films and TV movies about Steve Jobs, that it’s becoming difficult to keep track of them all. The latest, Steve Jobs, written by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin (Moneyball, The Social Network) might be the most unique and intelligent look into the life of the modern day genius. While the film
Inside the New York Film Festival
Each year the New York Film Festival showcases the magic that movies can make. This year’s 53rd edition offers a rich preview of films to anticipate later this fall as well as some important lessons for any moviemaker to consider. Take a look.
Freeheld
2015 appears to be the year of LGBT films, following last month’s Stonewall, recent Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice, Hunger Games) stars in the true story of a New Jersey detective fighting for equality. Freeheld has touching moments but it’s reliance on stereotypes and overused anecdotes dilute the films message. Both director Peter Sollett