Oscar Buzz: Directors, Writers, Producers Guilds & BAFTA Awards Nominations

As we get closer and closer to Oscar nominations, guilds and other industry associations are announcing their nominees for the best in film of 2012. The guild awards are generally the best indicator of what or who will be nominated…

Oscar Buzz: The Critics Choose This Year’s Best in Film!

Awards season is now in full swing as this past week, film critics groups across the country announced their favorite films, actors, directors, etc. of the year. One thing to keep in mind is that critics and Oscar voters don’t…

This Month in Film: November New Releases

November is a great movie month. It’s almost like prep for the onslaught of films to expect in December. November is full of major awards contenders (hyped indies and big budgets) and blockbusters. It also rings the end of the…

CIFF ’12 Reviews: ‘The Central Park Five’ & ‘Something in the Air’

The 48th Chicago International Film Festival kicked off last night and is now in full swing! There are quite a few interesting movies premiering at the festival this year. I’ll be bringing reviews of select festival films to The Young…