Oscar Chaser
Kyle WilsonEvery Friday, I post a deep-dive into an Academy Award winner for Best Director's Oscar Chaser - the film they made directly after winning, examining the big swings, undercelebrated gems, and flops that followed these filmmakers' crowning moments.
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How 'Heaven's Gate' Became Hollywood's Greatest Myth
Every other Friday, I publish a deep-dive into the movies filmmakers made directly following their Academy Award wins for Best Director (their “Oscar Chasers,” if you will). I’ve begun with the most recent case (Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland follo...
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How Robert Benton Went From 'Kramer vs. Kramer' to Meryl Streep's Worst Movie
Every other Friday, I publish a deep-dive into the movies filmmakers made directly following their Academy Award wins for Best Director (their “Oscar Chasers,” if you will). I’ve begun with the most recent case (Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland follo...
Best Director Winners' Oscar Chasers Ranked: 1980-2026
Every Friday, I publish a deep-dive into the movies filmmakers made directly following their Academy Award wins for Best Director (their “Oscar Chasers,” if you will). I’ve begun with the most recent case (Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland follow-up E...
'Toy Story 5' is What Happens When Taylor Swift Takes Over For Randy Newman
Every Monday, I’ll post some quick hits about what I watched last week, including new releases, revisits, and first time watches.
Toy Story 5
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Director: Andrew Stanton
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Le...
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