International Feature Shortlist Predictions

Ninety-two countries - fifteen slots, here’s where my International Feature shortlist predictions stand entering announcement week.

Ninety-two countries - fifteen slots, here’s where my International Feature shortlist predictions stand entering announcement week.

Fifteen songs. One shot at gold. The 2026 Oscars Original Song race is packed. Here’s my full shortlist prediction-no fluff, no hedges.

Buzz is building in the Animated Feature race, and here’s where my current Top 7 predictions stand as of Oct.

My 2025 TIFF People’s Choice predictions are in, with Rental Family leading the pack and Christy and The Smashing Machine close behind.

Venice 82 is here, and Oscar season is officially underway. Here are my bold predictions from the Lido.

Park Chan-wook returns to Venice with No Other Choice. Could this dark comedy finally bring him a Golden Lion - and an Oscar breakthrough?