The infamously fallible “Will Win / Should Win” Oscar 2024 predictions – with “DID WIN” updates!

It’s Oscar Predictions time again! The 96th Academy Awards take place tonight, Sunday March 10th 2024. I’m sticking my neck out once again to predict who will win on the night. Will there be any major surprises this year? In most of the major awards, it’s actually difficult to see where those surprises will come … Read more

Reviews of the Films in the Oscar Best Animated Short Category 2024

It’s the Oscars tonight and I’ve been trying to watch all of the Animated Short Films before the awards get given out. Here are my reviews of the films – all but one – that I did get to watch. The nominees: Letter to a Pig Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: A Holocaust … Read more

Reviews of the Films in the Oscar Best Live Action Short Category 2024

It’s Oscar night tonight and I’ve finally managed to catch up with all of the Live Action Short Films. Here are my reviews of the films. The nominees: The After Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: When the world of Dayo (David Oyelowo) suddenly falls apart in a terrorist incident, he wrestles to put … Read more

Reviews of the Films in the Oscar Best Documentary Short Category 2024

It’s nearly Oscar time and I’ve now watched all of the Documentary Short Films before the big event on March 10th. Here are my reviews of the films: The Oscar nominees: The ABCs of Book Banning Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: US School children review and comment on a set of the books … Read more

The 2024 BAFTAs – My “Will Win” & “Should Win” predictions and the “Did Win” Results!

So, it’s that time of year again. The BAFTAs will be announced on Sunday February 18th, and event hosted by David Tennant who is always good value. So here are my predictions as to who will get the trophy and who I think should get the trophy. As always, I’ll update this with the actual … Read more