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Writer: Mike O'Connor

Netflix Originals shouldn’t be considered for Academy Awards

With films like “Icarus” and “Okja” winning big-name awards in recent years, our Screen Time columnist argues that films have to follow the path created by the industry to be considered for such accolades. Read More »

April 8, 2018 at 9:41 pm

Madness at the movies: How Hollywood has embraced sports

There’s a reason why sports movies are so successful, and why basketball movies haven’t gotten as much attention as other sports. Read More »

March 26, 2018 at 8:57 pm

5 takeaways from the Oscars

Erik Benjamin and Mike O’Connor reflect on surprises, up-and-coming figures and potential future trends as seen at last night’s 90th Academy Awards ceremony. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 12:33 am

Screen Time columnist discusses originality and lack thereof in Hollywood

The biggest successes in the film industry rely on familiar characters from sequels and adaptations. Here’s what that says about originality in Hollywood. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 12:14 am

Movie columnist Mike O’Connor discusses Sundance Film Festival, this year’s noteworthy entries

This year’s festival, which will run until Jan. 28, includes films starring Paul Rudd, Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan. Read More »

January 21, 2018 at 10:20 pm