Hi, movie fans! After the quiet interlude of the Thanksgiving holiday, awards season came roaring in this week. The Projectionist, a.k.a. our Oscars expert Kyle Buchanan, weighed in with an explanation of the current state of the best picture race. Essentially there are five sure bets for nominations: “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value.” After that a number of films are vying for the final five spots in the 10-film field. Those would-be contenders include “It Was Just an Accident,” which the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi made in secret. You might recall that it won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in May, and on Monday it made a splash at the Gotham Awards, the New York ceremony that serves as the kickoff for awards season. The drama, about former prisoners who kidnap a man they think tortured them, won best international feature, best original screenplay and best director. The top winner, though, was “One Battle After Another,” which was named best feature. Look for that Paul Thomas Anderson drama to do well at ceremonies to come. Speaking of what to watch out for, the Golden Globe nominations are Monday and the Sundance lineup will be unveiled later in the week. It’s going to be a busy one in the film world. For now, enjoy the movies! |
