What Sets the SAG Awards Apart From the Rest
There’s nothing quite like being recognized by your peers. Winning an Oscar, Emmy or a Golden Globe comes with an undeniable amount of prestige. Box office returns and ratings give stars a window into how the public feels about their art. But to have the people who know the craft best—former
2025 USC Scripter Awards for Film and TV
The writers behind the feature film Conclave and TV series Say Nothing took home top honors at the USC Scripter Awards, which were handed out Saturday night. The Scripter Awards honor the best adapted projects of the year. Both the original authors and the screenwriters share the award. Conclave was adapted
The Chicest Red Carpet Looks at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Award season is in full swing, and we’ve already covered some of the biggest red carpet style moments from the Golden Globes to the Grammys. Today, our eyes are on the more laid-back, cool, and freewheeling affair that is the Film Independent Spirit Awards, taking place in Santa Monica, California.
Brenda Robinson, Acting President of Film Independent, Set to Preside Over 40th Spirit Awards; Aidy Bryant Cheerfully Returns as Host | Features
When the Spirit Awards convene under a big tent on the beach in Santa Monica, California, this Saturday, February 22, the beloved event known for amplifying independent cinema and fostering a creative community, will do so under new leadership. On February 7, Film Independent named Brenda Robinson its Acting President,
‘Anora’ & ‘Nickel Boys’ Win Best Screenplays at the 2025 WGA Awards
‘Anora’ & ‘Nickel Boys’ Win Best Screenplays at the 2025 WGA Awards by Alex Billington February 16, 2025Source: WGA.org With a few weeks left until the Academy Awards, almost all the big prizes for the 2025 awards season have been handed out, with only a few more left – next
“Anora,” “Shōgun” Win Big with Critics Choice Awards | Festivals & Awards
California’s sunshiny 70-degree weather set the tone for the 30th Critics Choice Awards held February 7 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger. In covering the awards for the last ten years, this Chicago-based critic always looks forward to the warm weather, although this year was the best as there was
Navigating Sundance as a First Timer | Festivals & Awards
Sundance! As a creator, this iconic film festival once felt like an untouchable dream reserved for stars or those who had “made it.” But after boldly attending the Cannes Film Festival years ago, I realized Sundance wasn’t out of reach. With a push from my Chicago filmmaker friends, including Dashawna
Outlander Was Robbed Yet Again On The Awards Circuit, So I Asked One Star Why It Keeps On Happening
Outlander finished the second half of Season 7 in the 2025 TV schedule with a finale that was eventful to say the very least, with news breaking shortly after that Sophie Skelton – a.k.a. Brianna MacKenzie – would be getting an award while Caitriona Balfe was in the running for
Critics Choice Awards 2025 Red Carpet Fashion
The stars are aligning at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. Indeed, Wicked star Ethan Slater and Jeff Goldblum, Emilia Peréz‘s Zoe Saldaña, Shogun actor Takehiro Hira and English Teacher‘s Brian Jordan Alvarez were among the first celebs to arrive at the Feb. 7 award show—hosted by Chelsea Handler—at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica,