Independents’ Day (Award Season Pt. I)

Award season highlighted diverse films like Anora and The Brutalist, showcasing visionary filmmakers and craft experts who helped redefine storytelling – and reminded us why we need it – through cinematography, editing and design. The irony on Academy Award night was that once the Oscars settled on Anora as the night’s biggest winner, it actually capped an award season that … Read more

A fierce new year

Mark London Williams kicks off 2025 with a deep dive into award-season contenders Nickel Boys and September 5, where personal narratives meet pivotal moments in history, along with a look at other hopeful contenders and Women In Media’s year-capping Holiday Toast, celebrating undersung Hollywood heroes. *Hours after this column was sent in, our correspondent Mark London … Read more