Oscars 2019: Roma creates history, first Mexican movie to win best foreign film
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019: Roma creates history, first Mexican movie to win best foreign film

Live Mint  

Los Angeles: It was a ‘Viva Mexico’ moment at the 91st Academy Awards as "Roma" became the first feature from the country to receive the Oscar in the best foreign language film category. Played by first-time actor and best actress nominee Yalitza Aparacio, Cleo’s character was based on the Cuaron’s real-life nanny and maid Liboria “Libo” Rodríguez, to whom he has also dedicated the film. It has also received a Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Movie Award and BAFTA Award for best foreign language film. The film, which is described as Cuaron’s most personal work till date, faced tough competition from another monochrome – Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikovski’s moody, post-war drama “Cold War”.

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With this year's Oscar nominations, foreign-language films have gone mainstream
11 months, 2 weeks ago

With this year's Oscar nominations, foreign-language films have gone mainstream

BBC  

With this year's Oscar nominations, foreign-language films have gone mainstream Netflix Non-English language films Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest, Past Lives, and Society of Snow all received Oscar nominations – three of them for best picture. In the decades prior to this shift, non-English language films were nearly always relegated to the "best foreign language film" prize, …

Oscars 2020: 'Parasite' Creates History, Becomes First Foreign Language Film To Win Best Picture
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: 'Parasite' Creates History, Becomes First Foreign Language Film To Win Best Picture

ABP News  

Language is a core expression of identity. #Parasite pic.twitter.com/rqFdQwX4t4 — Eugene Lee Yang February 10, 2020 : South Korean drama 'Parasite' created history as it became the first foreign-language film to win the Best Picture award at Oscars. Earlier in the ceremony, the film won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, and Best Director. 'Parasite' had …

Oscars 2020: Parasite Wins Best International Feature Film
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Parasite Wins Best International Feature Film

ABP News  

Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' won the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. This year, the award name was changed to Best International Feature Film from Best Foreign Language Film. In the Best Foreign Language Film category, 'Corpus Christi', 'Honeyland' ', Les Miserables', 'Pain and Glory' and 'Parasite' were nominated. 'Parasite' has gained six nominations this year at the …

India's first Critics Choice Film Awards announced; ceremony to recognise movies across eight languages
5 years, 9 months ago

India's first Critics Choice Film Awards announced; ceremony to recognise movies across eight languages

Firstpost  

After a successful outing at the Critics’ Choice Short Film Awards, the Film Critics Guild and Motion Content Group have joined hands once again to present the first-ever Critics Choice Film Awards, which is the only title after the prestigious National Film awards to award filmmaking in eight major languages. It gives us great pleasure to announce the first Critics …

Mexican President celebrates Oscar for Roma
5 years, 10 months ago

Mexican President celebrates Oscar for Roma

The Hindu  

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has congratulated the entire team of the Mexican film “Roma” for winning three Oscars. The 91st Academy Awards on Sunday saw “Roma” become the first Mexican feature to win the Oscar for best foreign film, while Cuaron took home the awards for cinematography and directing. The Mexican President though acknowledged he was yet to …

Mexican president celebrates Oscar for 'Roma'
5 years, 10 months ago

Mexican president celebrates Oscar for 'Roma'

The Quint  

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2019 -- Alfonso Cuaron, winner of the Best Director award for "Roma", poses for photos in the press room during the 91st Academy Awards ceremony, or the Oscars, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the United States, on Feb. 24, 2019. It Mexico, Feb 26 Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has congratulated the …

Cuarón’s ‘Roma’ gives Mexico its first foreign language film Oscar
5 years, 10 months ago

Cuarón’s ‘Roma’ gives Mexico its first foreign language film Oscar

The Hindu  

Roma, the touching black-and-white portrait of a domestic worker and the middle-class family she cares for in 1970s Mexico City, won the Oscar for best foreign language film Sunday, giving Mexico its long-sought first win in that category. While the foreign language Oscar will go to Mexico’s film academy, it was also a night of personal triumph for Cuaron, who …

Cuaron’s ‘Roma’ gives Mexico 1st foreign language film Oscar
5 years, 10 months ago

Cuaron’s ‘Roma’ gives Mexico 1st foreign language film Oscar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Roma,” the touching black-and-white portrait of a domestic worker and the middle-class family she cares for in 1970s Mexico City, won the Oscar for best foreign language film Sunday, giving Mexico its long-sought first win in that category. While the foreign language Oscar will go to Mexico’s film academy, it was also a night of personal triumph …

Oscars 2019: Alfonso Cuaron wins his second Academy Award for Best Director after Gravity, for Roma
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019: Alfonso Cuaron wins his second Academy Award for Best Director after Gravity, for Roma

Firstpost  

At the Oscars, Cuaron who also won the Best Cinematography and Best Foreign film, paid tributes to domestic workers, who are often relegated in the background in cinema Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron walked away with his career’s second Oscar trophy for direction for his monochrome memory piece Roma, furthering Mexican dominance at the Academy Awards. Cuaron succeeded 2018’s winner, fellow countryman …

Oscars 2019: Here’s a complete list of winners, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Black Panther
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019: Here’s a complete list of winners, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Black Panther

Hindustan Times  

In one of the most closely contested Oscars races in recent memory, there is no clear front-runner for the Best Picture Award, with Netflix’s Roma, the race-related drama Green Book, the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and period black comedy The Favourite all vying for the top honour. Best Picture Black Panther BlacKkKlansman Bohemian Rhapsody The Favourite Green Book-WINNER Roma A …

Oscars 2019: Full list of winners
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019: Full list of winners

New Indian Express  

Best Picture: 'Green Book' Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron for 'Roma' Best Actress: Olivia Colman for 'The Favourite' Best Actor: Rami Malek for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Best Supporting Actress: Regina King for 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali for 'Green Book' Best Foreign Language Film: 'Roma' Best Animated Feature Film: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Best Original Screenplay: 'Green …

Oscars 2019: Full list of winners
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019: Full list of winners

New Indian Express  

Best Picture: 'Green Book' Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron for 'Roma' Best Actress: Olivia Colman for 'The Favourite' Best Actor: Rami Malek for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Best Supporting Actress: Regina King for 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali for 'Green Book' Best Foreign Language Film: 'Roma' Best Animated Feature Film: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Best Original Screenplay: 'Green …

Oscars 2019 predictions: From Roma to Rami Malek, here are the most likely winners in six major categories
5 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2019 predictions: From Roma to Rami Malek, here are the most likely winners in six major categories

Hindustan Times  

This year’s Oscars race is possibly the most open in years. Oscars 2019: From Roma to Rami Malek, here’s predicting the winners in six major categories. Alfonso Cuaron’s intimate yet majestic Netflix film, Roma, was named best picture at the recent BAFTAs and the Critics Choice Awards. But perhaps the most concerning possibility is the eventual crowning of either Green …

A bumpy road to the Oscars could end in triumph for Netflix
5 years, 10 months ago

A bumpy road to the Oscars could end in triumph for Netflix

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The most tumultuous Oscar season in memory might pale in comparison to the aftermath. The best picture race to Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards remains unpredictable, but odds makers peg Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” as the film most likely to triumph at the end of the night. After “Roma” won best picture at the British Academy Film Awards, J. …

Roma actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero may not attend Oscars 2019 after failing to secure US visa thrice
5 years, 11 months ago

Roma actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero may not attend Oscars 2019 after failing to secure US visa thrice

Firstpost  

Alfonso Cuaron’s Netflix production Roma is leading the 91st Academy Awards, having been nominated in 10 categories along with The Favourite. However actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero could miss out on attending the ceremony that will take place in Los Angeles on 24 February as his US visa has been rejected thrice, according to IndieWire. Jorge Antonio Guerrero, who played the …

"Roma" actor fears he'll miss the Oscars after being denied U.S. visa 3 times
5 years, 11 months ago

"Roma" actor fears he'll miss the Oscars after being denied U.S. visa 3 times

Salon  

“Roma” is heading into the 91st Academy Awards tied for being the most nominated movie of the year. While nominees Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira have been a fixture on the awards circuit this year, their “Roma” co-star Jorge Antonio Guerrero has not participated in any U.S. press events because his visa has been rejected three times. Guerrero spoke …

Oscars 2019 nominations: Black Panther, Netflix, Roma, Alfonso Cuaron make history
5 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2019 nominations: Black Panther, Netflix, Roma, Alfonso Cuaron make history

Firstpost  

Black Panther created a landmark as it scored the scored the first-ever Best Picture nomination for a superhero film at the 91st Oscars. Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, which ruled the 2018 box office, created a landmark as it scored the scored the first-ever Best Picture nomination for a superhero film. The streaming giant, which collected eight nominations last year, has …

Oscar nods honor ‘Roma,’ ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Black Panther’
5 years, 11 months ago

Oscar nods honor ‘Roma,’ ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Black Panther’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Oscar voters on Tuesday showered Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite” with a leading 10 nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, while two dominant but contentious Hollywood forces — Netflix and Marvel — each scored their first best picture nomination. Marvel, too, joined the club with Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther,” the first superhero movie ever …

'Roma' Ties 'Crouching Tiger' For Most Foreign Film Oscars Nominations At 10
5 years, 11 months ago

'Roma' Ties 'Crouching Tiger' For Most Foreign Film Oscars Nominations At 10

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Roma,” the moving portrait of a fractured middle-class Mexican family loosely based on director Alfonso Cuarón’s youth, made history with the Oscars nominations announced Tuesday. The black-and-white Spanish-language film tied “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” for the most nominations among foreign films with 10, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Best Sound Mixing, Best …

Oscars 2019 nominations complete list: The Favourite, Roma, A Star Is Born lead with most nods
5 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2019 nominations complete list: The Favourite, Roma, A Star Is Born lead with most nods

Firstpost  

The nominations for the Oscars 2019 have been announced. Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams - Vice Marina de Tavira - Roma Emma Stone - The Favourite Rachel Weisz - The Favourite Regina King - If Beale Street Could Talk Best Costume Design Congratulations to the Costume Design nominees #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/D0xnKxWGLB — The Academy January 22, 2019 Mary Zophres - The …

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nominees with 10 apiece
5 years, 11 months ago

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nominees with 10 apiece

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Netflix movie "Roma" and British historical romp "The Favourite" from Fox Searchlight led nominations for the Oscars on Tuesday with 10 nods apiece. The best picture nomination for Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron's semi-autobiographical tale "Roma" was the first for streaming service Netflix Inc. "The Favourite", set in the court of 18th-century British monarch Queen Anne, also garnered …

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nominees with 10 apiece
5 years, 11 months ago

'Roma' and 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nominees with 10 apiece

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Netflix movie "Roma" and British historical romp "The Favourite" from Fox Searchlight led nominations for the Oscars on Tuesday with 10 nods apiece. The best picture nomination for Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron's semi-autobiographical tale "Roma" was the first for streaming service Netflix Inc. "The Favourite", set in the court of 18th-century British monarch Queen Anne, also garnered …

'Roma' takes top prizes at 24th Critics' Choice Awards
5 years, 11 months ago

'Roma' takes top prizes at 24th Critics' Choice Awards

China Daily  

Anthony Rossomando, right, kisses Lady Gaga as they accept the award for best song for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born" at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019. The monochromatic drama film Roma took home the top film prizes with four awards at the 24th Critics' Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa …

'Roma' takes top prizes at 24th Critics' Choice Awards
5 years, 11 months ago

'Roma' takes top prizes at 24th Critics' Choice Awards

China Daily  

Anthony Rossomando, right, kisses Lady Gaga as they accept the award for best song for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born" at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019. The monochromatic drama film Roma took home the top film prizes with four awards at the 24th Critics' Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa …

Golden Globes 2019: Alfonso Cuaron wins Best Director; his Mexican drama Roma bags Best Foreign Language Film
6 years ago

Golden Globes 2019: Alfonso Cuaron wins Best Director; his Mexican drama Roma bags Best Foreign Language Film

Firstpost  

“Cinema at its best tears down walls and builds bridges to other cultures," said Alfanso Cuaron after his Mexican film Roma won big at the Golden Globes. Alfonso Cuaron’s critically loved Roma took home two trophies — Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director — at the Golden Globe Awards. The Academy Award-winning director, who is widely expected to win …

Alfonso Cuaron and his film ‘Roma’ win at Golden Globes
6 years ago

Alfonso Cuaron and his film ‘Roma’ win at Golden Globes

Associated Press  

Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” won the best foreign language film and best director honors at the Golden Globes, giving the Netflix film some added awards season momentum. “Roma” beat out the other nominees including the Japanese film “Shoplifters,” the Lebanese film “Capernaum,” the Belgium film “Girl,” and the German film “Never Look Away.” The Oscar-winning Mexican director spoke about how the …

Film critics choose ‘The Rider’ as best picture of 2018
6 years ago

Film critics choose ‘The Rider’ as best picture of 2018

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The National Society of Film Critics on Saturday chose Chloe Zhao’s low-budget debut feature, “The Rider,” as best picture of 2018. Director Alfonso Cuaron’s black-and-white “Roma” period piece set in modern Mexico won the most awards — as best picture runner-up, best foreign-language film and for best cinematography. “We care about the quality of the movies.” The …

Why do Indian films find it difficult to qualify for Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars?
6 years ago

Why do Indian films find it difficult to qualify for Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars?

Firstpost  

This was the 16th year in succession when an Indian nominee failed to make the cut in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. The screening of foreign language films for Academy members begins by first week of October and continues till around first week of December. To make it a list of nine, three more films …

Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations
6 years, 1 month ago

Dick Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ tops Golden Globes nominations

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney biopic “Vice” staged an awards-season coup Thursday, landing a leading six nominations from the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards to narrowly edge more expected favorites like Bradley Cooper’s tear-jerking revival “A Star Is Born,” the interracial road-trip drama “Green Book” and the period romp “The Favourite.” “Vice” topped all contenders in the nominations …

‘Roma’ named best film by New York film critics
6 years, 1 month ago

‘Roma’ named best film by New York film critics

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In what may be the just the first of many such sweeps, Alfonso Cuaron’s masterful, memory-drenched drama “Roma” dominated the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Thursday, winning best film, best director and best cinematography. The critics voted Ethan Hawke best actor for Paul Schrader’s “First Reformed,” and named Schrader’s script best screenplay. Supporting acting prizes …

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