Film awards: Everyone wants to be like Mike-y
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Film awards: Everyone wants to be like Mike-y

Last Sunday was not just a night of Prada, smiles, and good vibes for Mikey Madison, it was one topped off with a surprise BAFTA win for Best Leading Actress in the incredible Anora.

Madison thwarted the likely candidate Demi Moore, whose awards path has been littered with wins as a result of her scene-stealing turn in The Substance.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates Madison’s award win and whether she and the Anora crew could make a run for top honours at this year’s Oscars.

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Film awards: Conclave and The Brutalist share the spoils at the 2025 BAFTAs
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Film awards: Conclave and The Brutalist share the spoils at the 2025 BAFTAs

The British film industry’s biggest night of the year has come and gone with Conclave and The Brutalist sharing the spoils.

With four wins apiece it was a fantastic night for each feature but acclaim was spread among several nominees.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down the winners from this year’s BAFTAs.

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Film awards: When and where to watch the 2025 BAFTAs
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Film awards: When and where to watch the 2025 BAFTAs

It's that time of the year for the British Academy to reward the best from the world of film over the last 12 months with the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards. 

The ceremony is set to be an evening of celebrating British film, international flicks and, of course, Hollywood cinema.

Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks down when and where you can watch this year’s BAFTAs.

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Film awards: A magic weekend as Anora gathers pace ahead of the Oscars
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Film awards: A magic weekend as Anora gathers pace ahead of the Oscars

Director Sean Baker’s Anora received warm praise this past weekend.

A Best Picture win at the Critics’ Choice Awards plus top prizes at the Director and Producers’ Guild of America awards ceremonies marked a magic weekend for the Palme d'Or winner.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes why Anora is now poised for Oscars glory.

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Film analysis: Dune: Part Two reaps at the Grammys but falls prey to Oscars ineligibility
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Film analysis: Dune: Part Two reaps at the Grammys but falls prey to Oscars ineligibility

On Sunday, February 2, Grammys viewers saw Dune: Part Two defy expectations and gain deserved recognition.

Beating American Fiction, The Color Purple, Shogun, and odds on favourite Challengers, Dune: Part Two’s triumph for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media saw Hans Zimmer pick up his fifth Grammy for an original film score at the Crypto.com Arena hosted event in Los Angeles. 

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates Zimmer’s work on the science-fiction epic.

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Film opinion: Zoe Saldaña - The Emilia Pèrez star is an icon in multiple arenas
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Film opinion: Zoe Saldaña - The Emilia Pèrez star is an icon in multiple arenas

Zoe Saldaña is in the Oscars race for her supporting role in the Netflix comedy crime musical Emilia Pèrez.

But Saldaña has also proved adept on the awards stage, in box office blockbusters and television dramas.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason describes the many strings to this media marvel’s bow.

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