Oscars 2019 Archives - The Playlist

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‘Judy,’ ‘Parasite’ & ‘Marriage Story’ Win Telluride’s Oscar Showcase

September 3, 2019 3:54 pm

TELLURIDE - For those who have not trekked to the Telluride Film Festival it may sound like an annoyingly repetitive mantra, but this annual Labor Day fest is pretty much where Oscar dreams are born. Granted, “...

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Nine Things We Learned From TIFF’s 2019 Slate: ‘Judy,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Hustlers’ & More

Gregory Ellwood

July 23, 2019 12:24 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Festivals, News

The Toronto International Film Festival should be riding high. The 2018 festival included world premieres of critically lauded films such as Claire Denis' "High Life," Matthew Heineman's "A Private War," Steve ...

Academy Pushes 2021 & 2022 Telecast Dates Back To End Of February Because Why Not?

Gregory Ellwood

June 11, 2019 1:12 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

In a move no one saw coming, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 2021 and 2021 Academy Awards will return to their "traditional" end of February dates. This after an earlier date ...

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ABC Exec Explains 2019 Oscars Success & Why Next Year’s Telecast Will Likely Be Hostless Again

Charles Barfield

March 27, 2019 12:10 pm

Awards, News

After months of speculation, scandal, and tough questions, this year’s Academy Awards not only was without any real drama but also increased ratings in a time when awards shows seem to be hemorrhaging viewers. ...

Netflix Responds To Spielberg’s Attempt To Block It From Oscar Gold

Charles Barfield

March 4, 2019 10:06 am

Awards, News

Last week, one of the best filmmakers of our lifetime was revealed to be behind a plan to disrupt Netflix’s Oscar dreams and film fans were (largely) pissed. People love Steven Spielberg. That is far from debat...

Steven Spielberg To Voice His Netflix Concerns At Upcoming Academy Meeting

Charles Barfield

March 1, 2019 10:00 am

Awards, News

Last year, around this time, the discussion about Netflix and the idea of what is a “real movie” was centered around the Cannes Film Festival, as that event began enforcing rules that prevented the streaming se...

New Oscar Rules 2019: The New Kids On The Block Actually Care

Gregory Ellwood

February 28, 2019 10:07 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

A strange award season came to a strange end. Or perhaps "unsatisfying" end would be more like it. "Green Book" winning Best Picture had many saying the Academy had taken a step back, had others screaming for t...

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Paul Schrader Escapes Facebook Jail & Talks De Niro’s Desire For A ‘Taxi Driver’ Sequel: “Stupidest F–king Idea I’ve Ever Heard”

Charles Barfield

February 27, 2019 3:01 pm

News

For film fans, Paul Schrader is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only is he an incredible writer, an accomplished director, and all-around creative genius, but he’s also one of the few people in Hollywood tha...

‘Green Book’ Producer Sent An Angry Email To Writer Who Criticized The Best Picture Winner

Charles Barfield

February 26, 2019 1:34 pm

Awards, News

Let’s play a game. Imagine you’re one of the people involved in the production of "Green Book." Writer, producer, director, star, whatever. After winning Best Picture Sunday night at the Oscars, you are riding ...

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The 2019 Oscars: A Diverse “New” Academy At War With Itself

Jessica Kiang

February 25, 2019 3:24 pm

Awards, Features, News

A house divided against itself cannot stand, so said Abraham Lincoln, a mostly forgotten historical figure plucked from obscurity by an Oscar-winning 2012 film directed by Steven Spielberg. But if the house was...

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