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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »