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Statue that survived 1917 Great Escolta Fire up for auction

Augusto Marcelino Reyes Gonzalez III
Updated as of Feb 27 07:53 PM

Designed by the country’s first architect, it has been in the custody of the affluent Tuason family for more than a century Read more »

To screen or to stream: ‘Little Women,’ ‘Birds of Prey,’ & ‘1917’ | Get Reel With Andrew Paredes

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Feb 28 04:58 PM

What makes a movie perfect for the big screen and what makes it just right for a chill night at home? Our critic takes on 3 big titles that may not be as big as you think. Read more »

War film '1917,' Joaquin Phoenix lead the race for 2020 Oscars

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Posted at Feb 09 06:52 PM

Hollywood hands out its highest honors on Sunday at an Oscars ceremony that could see a number of historic firsts and an all-white actor winner podium that has revived the #OscarsSoWhite debate. Read more »

‘1917’ will most likely win Oscar Best Picture, but who should win? | Get Reel with Andrew Paredes

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Feb 07 06:09 PM

In the second of our 2-part series predicting Monday’s Academy Awards results, our resident critic weighs in on the Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay, Director, and Picture races. Read more »

Oscars night is nearly here, and '1917' leads the charge

Andrew Marszal, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 07 03:52 PM

Hollywood's award season reaches its extravagant finale at the Oscars on Sunday, with war epic "1917" tipped to dispatch a brigade of winners to the stage at the movie industry's biggest night. Read more »

Movie review: '1917' is technically impressive but the story leaves you wanting

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 06 11:47 AM

From the very first scene to the last, director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins took us along for what looked like one single take of continuous action as the camera followed tw young soldiers in what seemed to be real time.  Read more »

Review: ‘1917’ says war is stupid, but the film ends up glorifying it anyway—and how

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Feb 06 01:03 PM

This polished, riveting Oscar forerunner is made to look like it was shot in one continuous take — you end up guessing where the cuts are than caring about the complexities of its subject. Read more »

'1917' wins best film and best director at BAFTA awards

Paul Sandle, Reuters
Posted at Feb 03 07:33 AM

First World War drama "1917" was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony in London that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees.   Read more »

'1917' scoops top Hollywood director prize for Sam Mendes

Andrew Marszal, Agence France Presse
Posted at Jan 26 05:06 PM

Hollywood's directors handed World War I thriller "1917" their top annual prize Saturday, one of the final major award shows that typically spells success at next month's Oscars. Read more »

Box office: 'Bad Boys for Life' towers over 'Dolittle,' '1917'

Rebecca Rubin, Reuters
Posted at Jan 20 07:00 AM

LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - Universal’s “Dolittle” and “1917” found out what “Bad Boys” will do when they come for you at the box office. Sony’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the third entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led series, beat expectations and towered over the competition during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Read more »

The Oscar nominations 2020: J.Lo snubbed, women shut out, white men still rule

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jan 14 07:46 PM

It's business as usual five years after #Oscarsowhite. Read more »

Box office: '1917' defeats 'Star Wars' with $36.5 million weekend

Rebecca Rubin, Reuters
Posted at Jan 13 06:43 AM

LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - Sam Mendes’ “1917” marched to box office victory, earning a solid $36.5 million from 3,434 theaters in its first weekend of wide release. Read more »

'1917' advances on Oscars contention after big Golden Globes wins

Andrew Marszal, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 07 12:55 PM

Sam Mendes's "1917," an innovative and deeply personal portrayal of World War I, has exploded into Oscar contention following its dramatic wins at the Golden Globes. Read more »

'1917', 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' win top Golden Globes

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Updated as of Jan 06 03:26 PM

(UPDATE) World War I movie "1917" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," set in 1960s Tinseltown, won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night packed with upsets. Read more »