Oscar Predictions and Picks: Who Will and Should Win in this Ugly, Unpredictable Season
Oscar predictions and picks: who will win and should win in a tight race between Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, and Emilia Perez?
I’m Still Here
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 298: I’m Still Wicked, Conclave Boys
On the final Best Picture breakdown we look at the odds that Conclave, Wicked, I'm Still Here and Nickel Boys have to win their nominations.
I’m Still Here Review: Walter Salles’ Welcome Return
A story rooted in a moment of Brazil’s history, Walter Salles’ latest, I’m Still Here, goes beyond politics to present a portrait of a family rocked by instability and uncertainty.
Emilia Pérez Dominates Oscar Nominations, Sets Another Record
Emilia Pérez sets a new record for international films in this year's Oscar nominations while Dune 2, Conclave, Anora and Wicked are among Best Picture nominees.
Golden Globes: Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist Lead Winners
Winners at the Golden Globes include Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana, Fernanda Torres, Flow, Conclave, and Challengers.
Best of 2010: Film
2010 was quite a year for film and we like our movies around these parts, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that the Shelf's "Best of 2010" film list comes in at a ridiculous 2200 words. True, we didn't make contact with extraterrestrials in 2010 (Peter Hyams and Arthur C. Clarke lied!), but we did get a year full of extraordinary films. Here are our few of our favourites.
TIFF 2010
I’m Still Here Review
When Joaquin Phoenix announced he was retiring from acting to pursue a music career in 2008, people were right to be suspicious. Even if substance abuse or mental health issues had been involved, the actor's transformation from clean-cut talent to aloof hobo-chic seemed too drastic and too sudden to stomach. It was sad to see a person self-destruct so publicly, but we watched him do it anyways, and that's where the brilliance of Casey Affleck's mockumentary I'm Still Here comes in.
