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good-girls-revolt-excerptIn an unexpected move, Amazon has given the ax to their period drama Good Girls Revolt just after one season — but the show isn’t necessarily canceled yet. The reason for pulling the plug on the series is not because there has been a lack of critical praise but because Sony Pictures Television, who is responsible for the series, is looking to get the rights back in order to find another home for the drama.

LLL d 41-42_6689.NEFThe nominees for the 22nd annual Critics Choice Awards were unveiled and Damien Chazelle’s throwback Hollywood musical spectacular La La Land came out on top with 12 nods including Best Picture as well as Best Actor and Actress for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. On the heels of La La Land were the Amy Adams sci-fi drama Arrival and Barry Jenkins’ enriching coming-of-age pic Moonlight with 10 nominations each.

MBTS_3869.CR2The Casey Affleck drama Manchester by the Sea just got a few more notches on its belt as awards seasons ramps up. The National Board of Review named it the Best Film of the Year and Affleck earned the title of Best Actor. Barry Jenkins was named Best Director for Moonlight while Naomie Harris won Best Actress. The two are early frontrunners in this year’s Oscar race.

moonlight-excerptThe 2016 Gotham Independent Film Awards were given out this week and Barry Jenkins’ opus of identity and love, Moonlight won big nabbing honors for Best Feature, Best Screenplay, and previously announced Special Jury Award for Ensemble Performance. Meanwhile Casey Affleck, despite the recently resurfacing of his sexual harassment allegations, won for his starring role in Manchester by the Sea.

slamdance-excerptThe Slamdance Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for their 23rd annual narrative and documentary feature competition. The popular Sundance alternative is limited to films made by first-time directors with budgets under $1 million. It will also feature a digital, interactive, and gaming showcase known as DIG which includes eight works by emerging artists.

spirit-awards-excerptThe nominations for the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards were announced today at the W Hotel in Hollywood by Jenny Slate and Edgar Ramirez. Leading the pack in nominations are American Honey and Moonlight, which garnered six nominations each. The drama Manchester by the Sea received five noms while the biopic Jackie got four.

moana-excerptDisney’s latest continues their track record for subverting the “princess” template with an empowering tale of a young female leader who goes above and beyond their capabilities for the greater good of her family and community — and there isn’t a love interest in sight. But there is a Demi-God and two lovable animal sidekicks.