SFFILM Awards Honors Glenn Close, Aaron Sorkin, Chloe Zhao and ‘One Night in Miami’ Ensemble in Virtual Ceremony

Clayton Davis The Alliance of Women Film Journalists has announced their nominees for their 2020 EDA awards, with Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” leading with nine nominations including best film and director.

In a COVID-free alternate universe, the world would have already seen Chloe Zhao’s blockbuster directorial debut in Marvel Studios’ “Eternals.” The film was originally scheduled for release in November before being delayed several times all the way into November 2021, where it is currently set up. And of all the Phase 4 features, “Eternals” might be the most interesting, as it is a brand-new franchise with a superstar ensemble.

Mark David Glenn Close has left the building. Or, rather, she’s fully divested herself of her holdings in New York’s historic, pastoral and wealthy Westchester County.

Dave McNary Film ReporterDisney’s Searchlight has scheduled awards contender Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” for a Feb. 19, 2021, launch in North America.“Nomadland” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterFilmmakers Chloe Zhao and Barry Jenkins met as many indie directors do — hiding in the corner of a film festival party as their heroes and other luminaries schmoozed. It was in 2017 in Telluride, when Jenkins returned to the festival for which he used to work with a Best Picture Oscar for “Moonlight.” There he saw Zhao’s sensational “The Rider.”Years later, both directors are solidified in a new wave of indie crossovers.

COVID may have traditional movie culture in a stranglehold right now, with theater closures and severely truncated versions of film festivals.

As we enter the throes of awards season more and more films are starting to make their qualifying runs in what is expected to be a very different kind of season. For starters, Searchlight Pictures is set to release Chloe Zhao’s buzzy pic of existential wanderlust Nomadland starring Frances McDormand for its virtual qualifying run starting today before expanding in 2021.

Clayton Davis One Oscar nomination isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? Multiple Oscar nominations.A few filmmakers, performers and artists may hear their names called several times when the Academy announces its nominations March 15.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorCritically-acclaimed director Chloe Zhao’s latest film, “Nomadland,” became an early Oscar favorite after bowing at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and could see her make history as the first Asian American female to win the best director prize.The film stars Frances McDormand as Fern, a widow who has been left houseless after the gypsum mine that had propped up the town of Empire closes for good.

Ellise Shafer editorVariety has announced programming for its virtual FYC Fest which includes keynotes and panels with this year’s award season film and TV contending talent, filmmakers, and content creators.Variety FYC Fest runs from Dec. 15 to Dec.

Glenn Close politely called out Gwyneth Paltrow while fielding questions about being nominated for an Academy Award seven times without a single win.  The actress, 73, is in the Oscar conversation once again for her role in the Ron Howard-directed Netflix original “Hillbilly Elegy." The role comes after her surprise best actress loss last year for her part in “The Wife.” The prize ultimately went to Olivia Colman for “The Favourite.”  Close spoke with Peter Travers for his ABC News special

Glenn Close is looking back on her role in Air Force One.

Also Read: Critics Call Ron Howard's 'Hillbilly Elegy' 'Laughably Horrendous,' 'Worst Film of His Career'Close went on, “I thought, ‘What?’ It’s like, it doesn’t make sense, so I think who wins has a lot of things to do with how things have been, whether it has traction or whatever.

Glenn Close admitted she didn’t believe that Gwyneth Paltrow‘s performance in Shakespeare in Love was worthy of her 1999 Oscar win.The Hillbilly Elegy star, 73, opened up about her thoughts on the Academy Awards during an interview with ABC News’ Popcorn with Peter Travers on Tuesday, November 24.“I honestly feel that to be nominated by your peers is about as good as it gets,” she explained.

Hillbilly Eleg, veteran actress Glenn Close has revealed that Gwyneth Paltrow’s 1999 Oscar win for Shakespeare in Love left her confused. Close, who currently holds the record of being the most Oscar nominated actress in history without a win, wasn’t in the running against Paltrow that year but nevertheless shared her thoughts on the ceremony and the way winners can often be perplexing.