The Film Verdict: 95th Academy Awards® Spotlight

After The Film Verdict focused on Academy Award submissions from around the world in our popular International Oscar issue last December, it’s now time to turn our attention to the general competition categories. We have reviewed the vast majority of finalists for one simple reason: they premiered at top festivals around the world, where they stood out at once and won prizes. The significance of this is clear. The motion picture industry is a worldwide, interlinked affair where a win in Venice, Cannes or Toronto is as crucial as making waves in Sundance, SXSW or Telluride.Every nominee in the Best Picture category bowed at a festival except for Avatar: The (Continues page 4)

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