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Oscars 2020: From 1917 to Marriage Story, how two key characters in Best Picture nominees complement each other
Devanshsharma • 5 years agoThe 92nd Oscars will see nine films compete for Best Picture, out of which six revolve around the interactions between two principal characters.
Oscars 2020: Which men were nominated for Best Director, and which women were left out?
Siddhant Adlakha • 5 years agoThe Oscars have a terrible track record when it comes to women’s voices. Only five women have ever been nominated for directing
BAFTAs 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker: Sam Mendes’ 1917 takes home seven awards
• 5 years agoAndy Serkis was honoured with the outstanding British contribution to film award at the 2020 BAFTAs.
Sam Mendes' 1917, for all its horrors, is casual entertainment, its mood at odds with his melancholy oeuvre
Mk Raghavendra • 5 years ago1917 is visually spectacular and there is no horrific effect the film does not spare, but in the end it is unaffecting. If one is lamenting the horror of war — as World War I films are wont to do — there seems to be little sense in showcasing technical wizardry, which is what Sam Mendes is doing.
Punjab CM criticises 1917 star Laurence Fox over 'forcing diversity' remark; actor issues apology to Sikh community
Fp Staff • 5 years agoPunjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh advised 1917 actor Laurence Fox to familiarise himself with military history after the actor stated a particular scene in Sam Mendes' film was 'forcing diversity' on viewers by showing a Sikh soldier,
1917 movie review: Sam Mendes, Roger Deakins' single-take war epic glosses over horrors of the battlefield
Mihir • 5 years agoThe hyper choreographed, carnival-ride style technical razzle-dazzle of 1917 is more interesting than the film itself, which lacks an emotional sincerity.
Jai Mummy Di, Dolittle, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Big Brother: Know Your Releases
Fp Staff • 5 years agoJai Mummy Di, Big Brother, Just Mercy are among the films releasing this week.
Oscars 2020 nominations: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Laura Dern, Joaquin Phoenix are top contenders
Fp Staff • 5 years agoThe Oscar nominations will be announced by John Cho and Issa Rae on 13 January.
Critics Choice Awards: Bong Joon-Ho, Sam Mendes tied for Best Director; Once Upon a Time in Hollywood wins Best Picture
Fp Staff • 5 years agoCritics Choice Awards, which were aired on Sunday, were hosted by film and TV actor Taye Diggs.
Disney's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker earns $72 million over second weekend at North American box office
• 5 years agoStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega and Mark Hamill.