A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit.
Thats a very tight window between nominations and a final verdict.
Do they even realize starting Tuesday they have just a few days to vote?
Colman Domingo, Adrien Brody and Denis Villeneuve attend the AFI AwardsRodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for AFI
It would be interesting to see how depressed the turnout will be, but AMPAS doesnt reveal numbers.
That simple announcement was greeted by a massive standing ovation.
It is always the way of this feel good lunch.
Jason Segel, CEO of the American Film Institute Bob Gazzale andHarrison Ford
Perhaps it helped that Erivo and her co-star were in the room at theWickedtable.
He was a first-timer.
Well I have to go to DGA, the directing nominee told me.
But maybe I can get to PGA too if it ends early enough, he said.
Good luck with that (!)
This is something that should be fixed, but never seems to be.
He left that honor to hisactualproducers Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman.
Thus, he has no personal Oscar nomination for the magnificent filmhemade.
He agrees it is unfortunate there are only five directing nominees for ten Best Pictures.
so even when there were originally ten nominees, the Academy felt five director slots were enough.
Times have definitely changed.
It is time for a bold move by the Academy.
Shes still working on her speech and is excited to be bringing her 88-year-old mom to the ceremony.
We once worked together on the originalArsenioshow at Paramount back in the day.
So nice to see her succeed the way she has.
Will thethirdtime be the charm?
Im working on it now, he smiled.
There is no reason the much-lauded film and its artists should be penalized for the actions of one.
Below are the chosen films and television programs that made the list this year for AFI.
AFI MOTION PICTURES OF THE YEAR
ANORAfractures the modern fairy tale with an explosion of originality.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWNenters the American cinematic songbook through the mind and music of Bob Dylan.
CONCLAVEsends convention up in smoke in this pulse-pounding papal thriller.
DUNE: PART TWOunleashes all the powers of the art form to fulfill the prophecy of its predecessor.
Audiences will laugh aloud and never forget.
AFI TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR
ABBOTT ELEMENTARYgraduates into its third year raising the curve for contemporary comedy.
The results are triumphant.
MR. & MRS. SMITHis a killer romance.
Which begs a toast LChaim!
THE PENGUINelevates pulp comics to prestige drama.
SHOGUNcommands an epic vision that sails beyond the boundaries of television.
SHRINKINGdelves into the complexities of everyday with a fearless smile.
