Monday Digest-December 23, 2024
Merry Christmas, a few days early
It is officially Christmas week. Before I jump into the full digest, please take a moment to vote for your favorite films of the year. Once we get these nominations done, I’ll be dropping a post later this week or early next to let folks vote on the final nominees, just like the actual Academy members.
Happy Holidays!
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And now, on to the digest.
Weekly Preview
Last week was the first of two weeks where we have a bunch of new movies, many of which are major awards contenders. Last weekend we saw the last two big family movies of the year and I’m hoping to have a review of Sonic 3 dropping sometime this week. For all the latest releases, check out this post from last Thursday.
Reviews
No new reviews this week, but like I said above, I’m planning on dropping a Sonic 3 review this week as well as a War of the Rohirrim review and at least one classic film review of some older films I’ve been watching lately for a side project. (Yes, there are side quests on the main Oscar Project journey)
Podcast
Interviews are done for the year, but like so many other publications, I’m working on year end recaps and such. Those will be dropping this week in the podcast feed, but last week I had a brief shortlist reaction episode and a wonderful conversation with
about the year 2024 in documentaries. Be sure to check both of those out while you’re wrapping presents or doing your last minute shopping.
2.60 2024 Documentaries Recap
Awards Coverage
The Oscar shortlists took a bit of a priority last week and I wasn’t able to follow up on the other announced nominations. Last night we also had the Kennedy Center Honors which took a back seat to playing Santa (or perhaps more accurately playing Santa’s elves) and wrapping presents for the family. I hope to have a recap post of all the guild nominations so far coming to you later this week, perhaps Thursday since my normal Thursday slot for my weekly preview won’t happen since the new releases will already be out on Wednesday.
January
3: SDSA Awards nominations (Set Decorators Society of America)
5: Golden Globe Awards
6: MPSE Golden Reel Awards nominations (Motion Picture Sound Editors)
6: Cinema Eye Honors Awards
7: CAS Awards nominations (Cinema Audio Society)
7: NAACP Image Awards nominations
7: National Board of Review Awards Gala
8: SAG Awards nominations
8: ICG Publicists Awards motion picture nominations
9: Writers Guild Awards nominations
9: ADG Awards nominations (Art Directors Guild)
9: ASC Awards nominations (American Society of Cinematographers)
11: AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
13: PGA Awards nominations for theatrical, animated and streamed/televised films & TV series/specials
14: VES Awards nominations (Visual Effects Society)
14: Dorian Film Awards nominations (GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics)
17: Oscar nominations
18: ACE Eddie Awards
26: Satellite Awards
Movie Challenges
As I mentioned at the top, I’m still looking for nominations for The Oscar Project 2024 Oscar Nominations. You don’t have to be an Academy member. In fact, I’m counting on the fact that you’re NOT an Academy member. But if you are, drop me a comment below and let me know!