If you’re not familiar with Michael Peña at this point, then you need to get out from beneath that rock you’ve been living under and get to know him. The rest of us know him from such unforgettable films as Crash, End of…
The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners
The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place this afternoon (and will air tonight on IFC at 10p ET/PT). It’s considered the “Oscars” for independent film and is usually one of my favorite awards of the season because it…
Oscar Buzz: The Most Deserving Unsung Performances
This year has been a strong year in film, allowing a plethora of heartbreaking, illuminating and awe inspiring performances. I’ve already spoken about Beasts of the Southern Wild’s Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry, but who else deserve award attention and…
Oscar Buzz: The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Are Here!
Last night, the Gothams awarded some of this year’s best indies, giving us a good idea of which independent films will be serious contenders for Oscar season. Now, just announced are the 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees. I guess…
Interview: Michael Peña & Director David Ayer Talk ‘End of Watch’
Growing up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Chicago, I was surrounded by people who were police officers, firemen, etc. But the thing was… I hardly ever saw them on-duty, or even in uniform. To me, they were hard-working people, just…
This Month in Film: September New Releases
September is finally here! The time for awards season movies has just begun, and I’m pretty excited for this Fall’s new releases. This month begins with a slow start and eventually gains momentum with some interesting releases. See what movies…
SDCC ’12: End of Watch and Silent Hill: Revelation
Continuing our San Diego Comic-Con 2012 recap, here’s the upcoming films END OF WATCH and SILENT HILL: REVELATION END OF WATCH – Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena While most of the films that are promoted in Hall H have…