Despite some flashes of inspiration, protest and pizzazz, the 96th Academy Awards were too routine to capture the spirit of 2023’s brilliant films and the uncertain world outside the multiplex.
Our monthly guide highlights eight recent Criterion releases, including their first forays into 4K.
An article detailing the artists who will be honored at the Critic's Choice Awards' fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on Monday, December 6th.
A feature on how Black political movements have been captured on film.
Our predictions for the winners at Sunday night's Academy Awards.
An article about the 12th Annual AAFCA Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, April 7th.
On the failures of the Academy this morning to represent the diverse quality of Black cinema in 2020.
A feature on watching films only directed by women and how that has been easier in the streaming era.
Here are some observations about how this year's Golden Globes could impact other voting entities.
A look at the films most likely to be nominated for Best Picture.
A look at who could be nominated for Best Director at the upcoming Oscars.
A column about how this unusual awards season recalls a year when the Academy moved away from blockbusters to independent productions.
A news story highlighting the films in the Black Perspectives program, including acclaimed works like Bad Hair, One Night in Miami, MLK/FBI, and Farewell Amor.
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